Zion Christian Mission Center holds the 116th graduation ceremony on Nov. 2 ‘60,000 believers who have mastered the Bible’ has stirred the Christian community “Growing enthusiasm to learn biblical teachings across denominational boundaries” Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee), has produced 60,000 believers who have mastered the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Shincheonji Church announced that a total of 59,192 people would graduate at the “116th Class Graduation Ceremony of Zion Christian Mission Center” held at Shincheonji Cheongju Church on November 2. Zion Christian Mission Center is a free Bible…
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President Donald Trump has signed a spending bill to reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in US history.
The Environment Ministry announced that more than 500 public complaints have been received through the 1995 short number of the “Vanasurekuma” center, which operates under the Ministry’s “Vanaspathi” environmental protection program.
Five new envoys have presented their credentials to President Anura Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. Three Ambassadors and two High Commissioners presented their Letters of Credence to the President this morning (13). The envoys who presented their credentials are: Ms. Isabelle Marie Catherine Martin, High Commissioner of Canada, based in Colombo. Mr. Wiebe Jakob De Boer, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, based in Colombo. Mr. Matthew John Duckworth, High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia, based in Colombo. Mr. Abdenor Khelifi, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, based in New Delhi. Mr. Benedikt Höskuldsson, Ambassador of…
The draft report prepared in accordance with Standing Order 121(5)(i) of Parliament regarding the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2026 was taken up for consideration at a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF). The report had been prepared by the technical team of the Committee on Public Finance and presented to the Committee for consideration, during a discussion that in Parliament recently (11), under the chairmanship of MP Harsha de Silva. According to the report, the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2026 has been prepared in line with the requirements stipulated under the Public Financial…
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sidath Wettimuny has praised the national team for taking what he described as the correct decision to remain in Pakistan and continue the tour. Pakistani authorities have assured President-level security to the Sri Lankan team throughout the series. Speaking to NewsWire, Wettimuny said Sri Lanka should never forget the support Pakistan extended during one of the most challenging moments in the country’s cricket history. “I am glad the Sri Lanka team is staying back. We can’t forget the support Pakistan gave us in that 1996 World Cup,” he said. During the 1996 tournament, Australia and the…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s top officials held discussions to enhance inter-agency coordination and implement technological solutions to ensure real-time monitoring of fishing vessels with an aim to curb illegal fishing by local and foreign vessels as well as to prevent drug trafficking, the government said. The move comes as the government has started a campaign to eradicate drug menace with large amount of drugs being trafficked through fishing vessels amid continuous poaching by Indian fishing vessels in the island nation’s Northern sea. The high-level meeting held at the Parliament on Tuesday aimed at reviewing strategies for curbing illegal fishing and…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has sold 80 billion rupees in 2030 and 2035 bonds, data from the state debt office showed. 35 billion rupees of 01 July 2030 (LKB00530G018) bonds were sold at an average yield of 9.56 percent. 45 billion rupees of 15 June 2035 (LKB01035F159) bonds were sold at an average yield of 10.69 percent. Both bonds are available on tap. The date of settlement is November 17. (Colombo/Nov13/2025)
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Thursday, as profit taking took place, brokers said. Both indices fell steadily since open, data on its site showed. The ASPI was down 0.82 percent, or 193.61 point’s at 23,466.09; and the S&P SL20 was down 1.46 percent, or 95.56 points, at 6,462.04 according to provisional data. “We saw some profit taking, not sure whether it will last,” Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at First Capital Holdings PLC said. “Market is trading at a bit of a premium, we are seeing more rises, higher, so on and off…
The ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ identity has the potential to become a powerful global label rooted in sustainability and quality, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said, highlighting Sri Lanka’s rapid economic recovery and its unique strengths as a global brand at the SLIM World Marketing Forum 2025. Speaking to an international gathering of marketing professionals, MP Premadasa presented Sri Lanka as a country ready to claim its place on the global stage in tourism, trade, investment and innovation. Describing Sri Lanka as an island of “everlasting wonder” where nature, culture and hospitality come together in a truly distinctive experience, he noted…
Emirates Airlines, the largest airline in the Middle East, has announced recruitment for Cabin Crew, including in Sri Lanka. According to the airline, interested applicants are urged to apply online to be eligible for the Sri Lankan leg of the recruitment session. The recruitment session will be held in Colombo from 09.00 am on 08 December 2025. For more details, visit: https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/ (Newswire) The post Emirates Cabin Crew recruitment – New announcement appeared first on Newswire.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Palani Digambaram today called out some Parliamentarians for opposing the minimum daily wage hike for estate workers proposed in the Budget 2026. Addressing the Parliament, MP Digambaram praised the government for allocating Rs. 5,000 million to address the wage issues of estate workers. He requested the government to clarify whether the payment will be made per day or for an attendance of 25 days. “I would like to know this, as there are some opposition factions that oppose this wage hike. MP Namal Rajapaksa and SLMC MP Nizam Kariapper oppose this move because the salaries…
Photo courtesy of Abederrahmane Amajou Since October 7, 2023 Israel has waged a relentless bombing and shelling operation against the Palestinian people in Gaza, breaking every rule of engagement and every international humanitarian law. A cruel siege stopped aid, fuel, electricity and medication, leaving civilians on the brink of starvation while doctors were forced to amputate children’s limbs without anaesthetic. Despite independent verification and eye witness accounts by the media, the UN and humanitarian organizations, Israel continues to deny the genocide, which has cost the lives of over 69,000 Palestinians while thousands of others remain unaccounted for, buried under tonnes…
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 09 districts and amber alerts to 14 districts. The department warns that there may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. The public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity. (Newswire) The post Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 09 districts appeared first on Newswire.
Specialist doctors from across the country have been summoned to the headquarters of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) this week, for urgent discussions and decision-making in response to the proposed 2026 national budget, which has sparked widespread concern over injustices faced by medical professionals and the public health sector. Issuing a statement, the GMOA states that the budget appears to undermine Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system, pushing it from resilience to collapse. Doctors have already faced multiple salary cuts in both the current and previous budgets. The GMOA warns that these short-sighted decisions risk accelerating the brain drain of…
Movie Star Ram Charan The tranquil hill capital of Kandy is currently abuzz with cinematic energy, playing host to one of Indian cinema’s most renowned names, Ram Charan. The acclaimed actor is in the city for a major film production, representing a significant collaboration between Indian and Sri Lankan film crews. For the duration of their stay, Ram Charan, his staff, and key production members had chosen The Grand Kandyan hotel as their official residence. Known for its luxurious accoutrements and prime location, the hotel was determined to offer the very best of traditional hospitality. Ram Charan was accorded a…
A high-level meeting to review strategies for curbing illegal fishing and poaching activities within Sri Lanka’s waters has focused on preventive measures, law enforcement actions, and inter-agency cooperation to effectively counter these emerging challenges. The meeting, co-chaired by Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara, and the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), was held at the Parliament premises recently (11). Several key issues, including poaching by local and foreign fishing vessels in local waters, expediting court cases related to arrested fishing boats, the use of unauthorized radio frequencies, and…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the revised schedule of the national men’s team for the ongoing ODI series and the upcoming T20I tri-series against Pakistan. According to the SLC, the 16-member national squad, along with the team management and support staff currently touring Pakistan, have decided to continue with the tour. This decision follows assurances provided by Sri Lanka Cricket, in close consultation with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the relevant authorities, to ensure the safety and well-being of every member of the touring party. Accordingly, the players, team management, and support staff will remain in Pakistan to…
Sean Umagiliya – Managing Director, DialTex DialTex (Pvt) Ltd, a trusted name in apparel manufacturing with over 45 years of industry experience, is proud to announce the acquisition of its second factory — the former Leisureline facility at the Katunayaka FTZ Phase 1 — marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey of growth and innovation. This strategic expansion increases DialTex’s production capacity by more than 50 percent, enabling the company to meet growing global demand, particularly across the UK and European markets. The newly acquired factory is equipped and optimised to produce a wide variety of apparel, including denims,…
Dr. Oshadie Korale (Co-Founder/ COO: XpressJobs), Mr. Tyner Fernando (XpressJobs), Mr. Charith Kandamulla ( Program Director: GEW), Ms. Chiranthi Balapatabendi ( Director: Industry Development: ICTA) XpressJobs, Sri Lanka’s leading online recruitment platform, has been appointed as the Official Recruitment Partner for Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2025 for the second consecutive year. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today at the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) between Mr. Charith Kandamulla, GEW Program Director representing ICTA, and Dr. Oshadie Korale, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of XpressJobs, along with Mr. Tyner Fernando representing XpressJobs. Organized by ICTA in collaboration with the…