The Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, expressed confidence that the 2026 Budget is a positive step toward addressing the issues in the health sector and that the government will take the necessary measures to resolve them.
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Police conducted 1,053 anti-drug raids across the country under the ongoing ‘Ratama Ekata’ national operation, arresting 980 suspects yesterday.
Low-lying areas in Ratnapura, Kuruvita, Elapatha, and Kiriella have been inundated this afternoon following more than 12 hours of torrential rain.
When the 14th Dalai Lama first crossed the snowy threshold into India in 1959, he carried with him not only the anguish of a displaced nation but the spiritual lineage of a thousand years. India received him not as a refugee, but as a revered guest, an heir to a tradition that had once flourished in the very soil of Nalanda and Vikramashila. Today, as the question of his reincarnation looms, India is no longer just a sanctuary. It is the crucible in which the future of Tibetan Buddhism and the moral authority of the Dalai Lama will be forged.…
The hurricane struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction. More than 60 per cent of the island remains without power, and nearly half of the water systems are offline, according to reports. New Delhi: An Indian Air Force flight dispatched from India on Tuesday to deliver 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid for the hurricane-hit Jamaica and Cuba, External Affairs Minister (MEA) S Jaishankar said. Sharing the details in a post on X, the EAM said that the relief material includes Aarogya Maitri BHISHM Cube, rehabilitation support items, food & daily utilities, medicines, medical equipment, power…
Members of the UK Parliament have submitted an Early Day Motion (EDM) expressing deep concern over recent credible reports of serious human rights abuses in Balochistan.The motion referred to reports that on the night of 28 October 2025, security forces identified as the Frontier Corps allegedly raided the home of Shafi Muhammad in Panjgur. Several family members, including Nazia Shafi, were reportedly abducted and subjected to violence during the raid, resulting in Nazia’s death from severe injuries.It also highlighted a reported aerial attack on the same day in the Chiltan Hills near Quetta, where six young people on a picnic…
The Court of Appeal today (November 6) proposed that an administrative settlement be explored in the ongoing writ applications filed by Sri Lanka’s national male and female cricketers challenging a tax classification by the Inland Revenue Department. The petitions filed by ODI and T20 captain Charith Asalanka and Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva, along with female cricketers Chamari Athapaththu and Anushka Sanjeewani, were taken up before Court of Appeal President Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya PC and Justice Priyantha Fernando. The cricketers have contested the Inland Revenue Department’s decision to classify them as employees of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and to retrospectively…
ECONOMYNEXT – Profits at Sri Lanka’s NDB Bank jumped 146 percent from a year ago to 3,615 million rupees in the September 2025 quarter due to growth in net interest income and fee as well as a sharp decline in bad loans, the interim accounts show. NDB Bank group reported earnings of 8.49 rupees for the quarter. In the nine months to September, NDB reported earnings of 19.03 rupees, on total profits of 8,103 million rupees. Interest income gained 10.3 percent to 22.164 billion rupees, interest expenses also rose at a slower rate of 8 percent to 13.094 billion rupees…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime connectivity, trade, and green tourism as part of a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties during the fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Colombo on Thursday. The meeting, held after eight years and co-chaired Foreign Secretaries of the both South Asian nations, discussed a wide range of issues spanning trade, investment, agriculture, education, digital economy, defense, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. A key highlight of the talks was the proposal to establish direct port connectivity between Colombo and Chattogram, aimed at reducing shipping costs and…
A female member of the National People’s Power (NPP) representing the Peliyagoda Urban Council has resigned following the arrest of her husband and son on drug-related charges. The councillor, Disna Niranjala Kumari, who was elected at the last local government election, said she was deeply distressed by the incident and had decided to step down as a personal and ethical decision. According to reports, the two suspects remain in custody while legal proceedings are under way. In her resignation letter addressed to the Gampaha District Returning Officer, with a copy sent to the NPP General Secretary, Kumari stated that she…
US President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offenses ranging from driving under the influence to assault and theft, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday. The extent of the revocations, first reported by Washington Examiner, reflects a broad immigration crackdown initiated when Trump came into office, deporting an unprecedented number of migrants including some who held valid visas. The administration has also adopted a stricter policy on granting visas, with tightened social media vetting and expanded screening. Around 16,000 of the visa revocations were tied to cases of…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker at 304.85/95 to the US dollar in the spot market Thursday from 304.55/80 the previous day, dealers said, while bond yields dropped drastically. A bond maturing on 15.09.2027 closed at 8.70/75 percent. A bond maturing on 15.02.2028 closed at 8.97/9.02 percent. A bond maturing on 01.07.2028 closed at 9.05/11 percent, from 9.07/12 percent. A bond maturing on 15.09.2029 closed at 9.44/48 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 closed at 9.45/49 percent, from 9.55/58 percent. A bond maturing on 01.07.2030 closed at 9.65/68 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 closed at 10.35/41 percent, from…
ManKiwwa, the app designed to solve grassroots challenges in Sri Lanka’s rural towns, has been recognized as one of six global finalists at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Spain. The Sri Lankan app was recognized as a global finalist in the Innovation category at the event held in Barcelona. Representing Sri Lanka, ManKiwwa stood alongside finalists from India, the United States, Italy, South Korea, and South Africa, earning international recognition on a prestigious global platform. (Newswire) The post Sri Lanka’s ManKiwwa app named global finalist at Smart City Expo 2025 appeared first on Newswire.
The US State Department has warned that the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 entry registration period is not yet open, urging the public to ignore fraudulent online claims suggesting otherwise. In a statement, the department said it is aware of individuals and services falsely claiming that DV-2027 entry is open or that they can increase a person’s chances of being selected. “This is not true,” the notice said. It added that official DV-2027 registration dates and any updates to the process will be announced only by the US Department of State when available. Applicants are advised to rely solely on the…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high today (Nov. 6), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 158.99 points to close at 23,112.48. Market turnover stood at Rs. 6.06 billion, reflecting strong investor activity across key sectors. The post Colombo Stock Market hits record high as ASPI climbs above 23,000 appeared first on Newswire.
A pilot project has been launched to provide locally manufactured, high-quality school shoes instead of vouchers currently issued to students in schools with fewer than 250 students. The initiative was discussed today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development under the aegis of the subject minister, Sunil Handunneththi. Under the pilot phase, 145,723 students from 1,266 schools in the Western and Southern Provinces will receive locally made shoes. Local manufacturers have agreed to supply pairs of standard-quality shoes with a one-year warranty at a cost of Rs. 2,100 per pair, enabling the government to save nearly Rs. 140 million.…
The husband of a National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Urban Councillor, arrested in possession of heroin, has been remanded until November 12 for further questioning, as per an order issued by the Thambuttegama Magistrate’s Court. The suspect, a school principal, was produced before the court this afternoon (06) by the Anuradhapura Police. The court has authorized the Anuradhapura Division Criminal Investigation Unit to detain and interrogate the suspect further. The Police also revealed that the suspect’s wife, Councillor Disna Neranjala, is a relative of Kosgoda Suji, a known large-scale drug trafficker and criminal. A special investigation has been launched into the…
ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) All Share price Index closed 0.69 percent higher on Thursday, as companies posting good results renewed buying interest in the market. The broader ASPI rose 158.99 points to end at 23,112.48; while the more liquid S&P SL20 moved 0.98 percent, or 60.98 points to close up at 6,310.26. The indices hiked in early morning trade and retained momentum throughout the session. “Market is reacting to results coming out,” Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at First Capital Holdings PLC, said. “NDB and John Keells posting strong results resulted in moving buying interest.”…
The National Leprosy Conference commenced today (06), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during which the Roadmap to Eradicate Leprosy within the next 10 years was unveiled. Organised by the Ministry of Health with the collaboration of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Sasakawa Foundation, the two-day National Leprosy Conference will be held in Colombo today (06) and tomorrow (07). Addressing the gathering, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, said that although Sri Lanka successfully eliminated leprosy as a public health threat in 1995, the battle was not yet over, with new patients continuing…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for sexual harassment to be made a crime nationwide after being groped on the street while greeting supporters near the presidential palace in Mexico City. Sheinbaum, 63, said on Wednesday that she had pressed charges against the man and would review nationwide legislation on sexual harassment following the attack by a drunk man who put his arm around her shoulder, and with the other hand touched her hip and chest, while attempting to kiss her neck. Mexico’s first woman president removed the man’s hands before a member of her staff stepped between them. The…