A discussion between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat where the President noted that the proposals and requests presented by the Government Medical Officers’ Association will be considered in due course.
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Senior Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has informed court that he cannot enter into mediation over the incident involving a police constable at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises last month. His legal team told court on Monday (17) that a formal investigation must take place instead. Submitting further reports along with six consolidated statements, the Mount Lavinia Police said both parties were summoned before the Mediation Board on November 8, but only the police constable attended while Wanninayake did not appear. Investigators requested court approval to send the CD containing footage recorded on the constable’s mobile phone, as well as DVR…
The Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) today informed the Court of Appeal that all BYD vehicles previously detained by the Department have now been released, in line with the agreement reached between the parties at the earlier hearing.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector expanded in October, registering a value of 61.0 on the Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank, up from 55.4 in September. “This increase was broad-based, with all sub-indices contributing positively to this expansion,” CBSL said. The expansion in the New Orders sub-index was driven by the manufacture of food & beverages sector, with many companies receiving production orders for the upcoming festive season. Companies increased their production in October in response to festive demand, CBSL said, resulting in an increase in the Production sub-index. The Stock of Purchases sub-index also increased in…
Sri Lanka will field a side under the leadership of Dasun Shanaka for the upcoming tri-nation series in Pakistan, after captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando were ruled out due to illness.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s services sector expanded in October 2025, with a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank registering an index value of 66.0, up from 58.7 in September. Business activities expanded at a faster pace in the month, led by robust performance in wholesale and retail trade, the central bank said. “Business activities related to financial services continued to improve, supported by increased lending activities.” There was ‘stronger momentum’ across multiple service sectors, the central bank said, with other personal service activities and activities related to transportation of goods also contributing positively to the overall expansion. New…
Bangladesh-A (79/2 in 13.3 overs) beat Afghanistan-A (78/10) by 8 wickets in their Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 cricket encounter in Doha. The post Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
The trade union action launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) continues, with discussions held with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake failing to produce a satisfactory outcome.
A new Bill aimed at countering terrorism will be out for public consultation soon, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today.
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues its robust recovery, surpassing the 2 million foreign visitor mark in 2025. The milestone was celebrated with the arrival of French tourists Raphael Caron and his wife Claire Charlet at Katunayake Airport today.
A woman (48) who was shot in a restaurant in Meetiyagoda tonight has died from her injuries, police said. According to police, the shooting occurred in a restaurant in the area, leaving the victim critically injured. She was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to her wounds. Investigations are underway to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the shooting. (Newswire) The post Woman shot dead in Meetiyagoda appeared first on Newswire.
The body of a 21-year-old woman was discovered floating near the dam of a small hydroelectric power plant in the Rathgama Water Canal, within the Wewelwatte Police Division, Ratnapura.
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has demanded the immediate resignation of all Tamil members of the National People’s Power (NPP), including Trincomalee District MP and Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra, following the government’s handling of a Buddha statue installation in Trincomalee.
Former Sri Lanka captain and wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara will now hold a dual responsibility at the Rajasthan Royals after being appointed as the franchise’s head coach for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
The current ODI team rankings Pakistan have overtaken Sri Lanka after their series win The post New ICC ODI rankings released appeared first on Newswire.
A Sri Lankan social media entrepreneur has been linked to a network of anti-migrant Facebook pages targeting audiences in the United Kingdom, according to an investigation published by The Times and The Sunday Times. The report alleges that the influencer, identified as Geeth Sooriyapura, operated or oversaw a cluster of more than 100 Facebook pages that circulated anti-migrant, anti-Muslim and politically misleading content aimed at British users. The pages, which collectively attracted over a million followers, reportedly shared false claims about migration, housing, and UK political parties. According to the investigation, Sooriyapura also ran an online “academy” offering training on…
Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in abstentia by a court in Dhaka for crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year.
Group Picture of the two teams The Roshan Mahanama Trust (RMT), in collaboration with the New Zealand High Commission, recently hosted the New Zealand–Sri Lanka Friendship Cricket Match at the iconic S. Thomas’ College Cricket Grounds, Mount Lavinia. This special event brought together two nations united by a deep love for cricket and a long-standing friendship that extends well beyond the boundary lines. The match featured the Roshan Mahanama Trust XI (Team Sri Lanka) taking on the Old Tablelands Cricket Club (Team New Zealand), in a vibrant celebration of camaraderie, community, and cricketing spirit. The Sri Lankan side included some…
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) said it would take strict disciplinary action against party members who supported the National People’s Power (NPP) during recent budget approvals in local government bodies.
At least 45 people were charred to death after a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker near Madinah, according to local media in Saudi Arabia on Monday. The victims are believed to be Indian nationals, with several reportedly from Hyderabad.