Toyota is recalling 126,691 Tundra and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. over manufacturing debris that may stall the engine, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday, Reuters reported. NHTSA said the remedy is under development and will be performed once available. The post Toyota to recall over 126,000 vehicles over engine stall risk appeared first on Newswire.
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The prevailing rainy condition is expected to continue in the Northern and Eastern provinces due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance developing to the east of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers may occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Hambantota district today. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other areas of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers…
ECONOMYNEXT – The International Monetary Fund is assessing Sri Lanka’s budget as part of the next review of the Extended Fund Facility, an official said. “…[S]taff are reviewing the published budget documents to evaluate whether the 2026 budget is in line with the program parameters,” Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department at the IMF told reporters in Washington. “And of course, this assessment will be an important part of the review that will be discussed by the Board in the coming weeks.” Sri Lanka’s budget has been widely hailed as being fiscally prudent and maintaining policy stability. Sri Lanka’s post-war growth…
Statement released by the Diabetes Care Division of the Unemployed Siddha Doctors Association, Sri Lanka, in connection with World Diabetes Day – November 14 In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, irregular eating habits, lack of physical activity, and mental stress have led to a rapid increase in the number of people affected by diabetes worldwide. According to medical statistics, one in every ten people is now living with this condition. From the Siddha medical perspective, diabetes is seen as a disorder caused by an imbalance of the three humors Vatham, Pitham, and Kapham. Therefore, Siddha treatment does not merely focus on lowering…
Pakistan said on Thursday Afghan nationals carried out two deadly suicide bombings in its territory this week, amid sharpening tensions between the South Asian neighbours over militant violence.
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has commenced further investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against a resident of the Eheliyagoda area, suspected of acquiring assets through illegal drug and alcohol trafficking.
The Pakistan Senate on Thursday expressed profound gratitude to the Government of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan cricket team, and the Sri Lanka Cricket Board for their courageous decision to proceed with their tour of Pakistan despite a recent security incident in the federal capital. Lawmakers unanimously adopted a resolution commending the move as a powerful gesture of solidarity and resilience. The House noted that Sri Lanka’s decision reflects the enduring friendship between the two nations and their shared commitment to strengthening international cricket in Pakistan. (National) The Pakistan Senate on Thursday expressed profound gratitude to the Government of…
Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake has retired from his post and from state service, effective today (13).
After a strong bullish run in recent sessions, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) took a breather today, with the ASPI falling 198 points as heavyweight banking counters pulled the index down. Investor sentiment turned cautious, with profit-taking seen across key blue-chip counters amid unmet earnings expectations, shifting overall market momentum into negative territory.
Claiming that the government was bragging about stopping vehicle permits given to Parliamentarians, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka said today MPs’ vehicle permits were stopped by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2020.
DENZA, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand from the BYD Group, was officially launched in Sri Lanka with an exclusive event at Waters Edge on November 12, 2025. Brought to market through a strategic partnership, John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto) introduced DENZA as Sri Lanka’s newest entry into luxury new energy mobility, offering discerning customers access to vehicles that combine European-influenced design and state-of-the-art NEV technology. “DENZA is the world’s most sophisticated premium NEV brand and is dedicated to developing premium electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that exudes luxury, comfort and sustainability, combining European design influences with advanced…
The name ’gin’ is reserved solely for alcoholic beverages, the European Court of Justice ruled on Thursday.
Sri Lanka has extended an invitation to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to undertake an official visit to the country, reaffirming the deepening friendship between Sri Lanka and the Holy See as both nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Ministry said.
Health experts have raised concern over the growing number of diabetes cases in Sri Lanka, revealing that one in five adults in the country is now living with the disease.
Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir, has assured full security to the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday. The assurance came after Sri Lankan officials raised concerns following recent security incidents in Islamabad. Naqvi said the matter was personally discussed with Sri Lankan leaders.
The inaugural budget of the Dodangoda Pradeshiya Sabha, presented under the chairmanship of the National People’s Power (NPP) Party, was defeated today.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Tobacco Company said its volumes were down in the September 2025 quarter from a year ago, in the wake of higher taxes in 2025 which led to a price increase. Turnover grew to 52.79 billion rupees in the September quarter from 52.152 billion rupees last year, with taxes rising to 36.45 billion rupees from 36.22 billion rupees. Net revenue grew to 16.33 billion rupees from 15.932 billion rupees. CTC said its improved profit before tax to 13.73 billion rupees from 12.88 billion rupees, due to cost controls. Income tax also grew to 6.8 billion rupees…
Aridge, Xpeng’s flying car subsidiary, has started trial production at the world’s first flying car factory in Guangzhou.
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has issued a public warning against unauthorized use of its logo by training institutes.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has summoned specialist doctors from across Sri Lanka this week for urgent consultations on the proposed 2026 national budget, raising alarms over potential impacts on the country’s free healthcare system.