The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Jaffna District organiser Geethanath Cassilingam today criticized the government for failing to deliver on key promises made to the people of the North and East during last year’s election campaign
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SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa said the opposition, united in this fashion, will be working for unseating the government at the earliest opportunity available.
Sri Lanka today launched the National Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Education, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s early childhood learning system.
Matara Magistrate’s Court was informed on Friday that former Minister Basil Rajapaksa had reserved air tickets to travel to Sri Lanka and later cancelled them, despite submitting medical reports claiming he was unfit for air travel. Deputy Solicitor General Lakmini Girihagama told court there was a serious suspicion that Rajapaksa was deliberately avoiding appearing before court, pointing to inconsistencies in the medical documents submitted on his behalf. The case relates to allegations that Rs. 50 million, said to have been obtained through unlawful means, was used to purchase one and a half acres of land at Browns Hill in Matara.…
The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy for breaching three counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. The charges relate to the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 2025 in the United Arab Emirates. The ICC was appointed by the ECB as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) for this tournament and as such is issuing these charges on the ECB’s behalf. Mr Reddy has been charged with the following offences under the Code: Article 2.1.1 – Attempting to fix, contrive or otherwise influence improperly, or being party to an agreement…
The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has raided a foreign employment agency that continued to recruit workers despite its licence being temporarily suspended over allegations of fraud.
The National Police Commission (NPC) has approved the immediate transfer of 25 police officers holding the rank of Inspector, including several Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of police stations and divisions.
The Colombo Stock Exchange saw a mild retreat on Thursday (21st November 2025), as the market gave back some of the previous day’s gains. The ASPI declined 122.24 points (-0.53%) to close at 22,982.72, while the S&P SL20 shed 17.57 points (-0.28%) to end at 6,364.61. Market volatility remained subdued, with lower trading volumes and turnover contributing to the gradual downward movement.
The Indian HAL Tejas, a combat plane used in the Indian Air Force, crashed at around 2.10pm local time (10.10am UK time) during a demonstration flight as a crowd of spectators watched on.
Eight suspects have been arrested for allegedly attempting to sell an ancient artefact identified as the “Ravana Gala” for Rs. 50 million to an Indian national.
An explosion at a glue-making factory in Pakistan has killed at least 16 people and injured seven after it collapsed the factory and sparked fires in nearby homes, Pakistani media are reporting.
A woman has filed a court case claiming that Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne is the father of her two-month-old child and has refused to take responsibility.
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An accident involving a car was reported at the Colombo Port City area today. According to reports, the car had veered off the road and overturned. It is reported that the accident occurred allegedly due to reckless driving. (Newswire/ Image – Accident1st) The post Accident : Car overturns in Colombo Port City appeared first on Newswire.
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan told Parliament today (21) that Puttalam District MP Faisal had threatened to kill him. MP Archchuna explained that under Standing Order 27(2), he had raised a question regarding the development of the Puttalam Hospital with Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa. He claimed that MP Faisal became agitated during the exchange and later confronted him, saying, “If you continue to play games, I will kill you. Don’t come to Puttalam.” MP Archchuna further stated that the incident occurred near the MPs’ dining hall, in the presence of several MPs from the NPP, and urged that the matter…
Several opposition party leaders and members gathered at the Joint Opposition rally in Nugegoda today, despite heavy rain. Former MPs G.L. Peiris, Udaya Gammanpila, Tiran Alles, Rajitha Senaratne, Vajira Abeygunawardena, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Mahinda Amaraweera, Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Harin Fernando, Sagara Kariyawasam, and Duminda Dissanayake were among those present. Current MPs Namal Rajapaksa and Chamara Sampath Dassanayake also addressed the crowd. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) did not attend, while UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was reported to have left the country earlier in the day. Speaking at the rally, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said the opposition had united “without fear…
Sri Lanka’s elephant population has recorded a notable increase, according to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Environment, with the minimum estimated number rising to 7,451 in 2024. The new data shows a steady upward trend when compared to previous nationwide counts, which recorded a minimum of 1,967 elephants in 1993 and 5,879 in 2011. Between 2021 and 2024 alone, the population has increased by 1,572 elephants, indicating significant growth in recent years. The percentage of young tuskers, elephants with tusks among younger age groups, has also risen to 17.6 per cent in 2024, compared to 8.4 per…
ECONOMYNEXT – Softlogic Holdings said trading of its shares will continue uninterrupted until December 31, following a deferment of the suspension granted by the Securities & Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka. The SEC has granted a deferment for the suspension of trading of shares that was due to take place on December 1. The securities were transferred to the watch list in November 2023 and April 2024, due to “the emphasis of matter on going concern” contained in the Independent Auditor’s Reports for the financial years ended March 2022 and March 2023 respectively, the company said in a stock exchange…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 307.80/95 to the US dollar in the spot market Friday, stronger from 308.10/30 the previous day, dealers said, but having depreciated from 306.90/307.20 last Friday, while bond yields were broadly steady. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed flat at 8.15/25 percent. A bond maturing on 15.03.2028 closed flat at 9.00/05 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 closed at 9.48/52 percent, up from 9.47/50 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 closed at 10.22/28 percent, down from 10.23/30 percent. A bond maturing on 01.11.2033 closed at 10.45/50 percent. A bond maturing on 15.06.2035 closed at…
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 2.7% in October 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase from the 2.1% recorded in September this year. Food inflation has also increased to 4.1% in October, compared to the 3.8% reported in the previous month. Non-food inflation has also increased to 1.5% in October 2025, compared to the 0.7% recorded in September. Full report : https://www.statistics.gov.lk/WebReleases/NCPI_Oct_2025 (Newswire) The post NCPI-based inflation climbs in October 2025 appeared first on Newswire.