The fleet of vehicles that the government is planning to import includes 700 other essential vehicles required for the Local Government institutions throughout the country, Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said today.
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Writ petition against alleged demolition of section of Trincomalee temple to be heard on December 16
The writ petition filed by the Chief Incumbent of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee, Venerable Kalyanawansa Tissa Thera, seeking an order to prevent the demolition of a section of the temple premises, has been fixed for December 16 by the Court of Appeal.
National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa today called on the government to concentrate on fulfilling its long overdue pledges made to the public rather than focusing on spinning lies against the opposition members.
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake requested Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secrerty Ranjith Madduma Bandara to submit a letter with the names of the SJB MPs who do not require cab vehicles to be provided by the government.
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Sports, Sugath Thilakaratne, arrived in Pakistan this morning (19 November) on an official visit undertaken on the instructions of the Minister of Sports. According to the Ministry, the visit follows an official invitation extended by the Government of Pakistan. Thilakaratne will attend the Sri Lanka–Pakistan–Zimbabwe Tri-Nation T20 Series and meet members of the Sri Lankan team with the aim of boosting player morale. Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Rear Admiral (Retd.) Fred Senewiratne, welcomed the Deputy Minister upon his arrival in Islamabad. The Ministry said the visit comes as the situation in Pakistan…
The Sri Lanka Police have clarified that reports circulating in the media claiming that a character certificate from the Chairman of the Civil Security Committee is required to obtain a police clearance report are false.
China will again ban all imports of Japanese seafood as a diplomatic dispute between the two countries escalates, Japanese media report.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from 15 January to 6 February 2026. Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches, culminating in the final at the Harare Sports Club on 6 February. The opening day will see India take on the USA, Zimbabwe face Scotland, and Tanzania mark their historic tournament debut against the West Indies. The competition will be played across five venues: Harare Sports Club, Takashinga Sports Club and Queens Sports Club in Zimbabwe, and the Namibia…
Humans do it, monkeys do it, even polar bears do it. And now researchers have reconstructed the evolutionary origins of kissing.
The Pakistan Naval Ship PNS SAIF left Sri Lanka this morning (19), just a day after the Indian Naval Ship INS Sukanya arrived in Colombo, marking a rare overlap of port calls by the two neighbouring navies. PNS SAIF, a 123-metre frigate commanded by Captain Asfand Farhan Khan, concluded her replenishment visit after arriving on 18 November. The Sri Lanka Navy bade the vessel a customary farewell at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions. During its stay, crew members toured several attractions in Colombo. Meanwhile, INS Sukanya—an Indian Offshore Patrol Vessel measuring 101 metres and commanded by Commander Santosh…
Notice to General Public on Prohibited Pyramid Schemes In terms of Section 83 (C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has conducted an investigation, ascertained and determined that “SGO/sgomine.com” has engaged, conducted and promoted a prohibited scheme. Further, the following Companies/Apps have also been ascertained and determined as prohibited schemes under Section 83 (C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended. 1. Tiens Lanka Health Care (Pvt) Ltd 2. Best Life International (Pvt) Ltd 3. Mark – Wo International (Pvt) Ltd 4. V M L International (Pvt)…
Sri Lanka has revised several fees related to the issuance of driving licences for both citizens and foreign nationals, following new regulations issued under the Motor Traffic Act. According to the Extraordinary Gazette No. 2463/04 dated 17 November 2025, the fee for issuing a driving licence to a Sri Lankan citizen who already holds a foreign licence has been set at Rs. 30,000. The fee for a foreign national in the same category has been set at Rs. 60,000. The Gazette also introduces updated fees for issuing, renewing, and replacing licences for non-citizens, including Rs. 45,000 for issuing a driving…
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced today that MP D.V. Chanaka has been nominated to the Committee on Parliamentary Business.
Oxford College of Business, Sri Lanka’s foremost private higher education institution, has reaffirmed its leadership in governance excellence, with its Annual Report 2024/2025 titled “Lasting Change” being adjudged one of Sri Lanka’s Ten Best Integrated Reports at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025. Oxford College of Business also secured a second honor — the prestigious title of Best Integrated Report – Higher Education Sector, solidifying its position as the benchmark for future-ready reporting in the academic sector. Elite Recognition for Integrated Reporting Excellence Presented for the 11th consecutive year, the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards are…
Sony International has reportedly issued a Cease and Desist letter to a leading Sri Lankan television channel, alleging the unauthorised use of its intellectual property and demanding the immediate suspension of a specific programme. According to the notice reportedly delivered to the channel’s management today, Sony International claims the broadcaster has infringed on its intellectual property rights and must halt production and transmission of the programme without delay. The company further warns that failure to comply will result in legal action being initiated without further notice, including a claim for significant damages arising from the alleged IP violation. (Newswire) The…
The Thumpane Pradeshiya Sabha has requested an investigation following reports of the violent detention of a group of monkeys at its premises in Kandy.
The Wildlife Department has rejected requests to add more safari jeeps to the Yala National Park fleet, citing threats to wildlife due to overcrowding.
The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals Corporation is facing a major production crisis due to a severe shortage of essential medicinal plants required for local Ayurvedic drug manufacturing.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today met a large group of retirees who staged a peaceful protest near the Polduwa Junction, opposite Parliament, highlighting severe disparities in pension payments for those who retired between 2020 and 2024. The protesters said the anomalies had caused serious financial hardship, affecting nearly 154,000 retirees and amounting to a violation of their basic and human rights. Premadasa visited the protest site this morning to listen to their grievances and later raised the issue in Parliament, calling on the government to address the matter urgently. After parliamentary proceedings concluded this afternoon, he returned to the location…
The Supreme Court yesterday (18) granted leave to proceed with two Fundamental Rights petitions, including one filed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), in relation to the tragic ragging and subsequent suicide of 23-year-old Charith Dilshan Dayananda, a second-year student of the Faculty of Technology at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.