The individual who was injured in a shooting reported near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises today has succumbed to injuries. Sri Lanka Police have clarified that the victim in the shooting is not a councillor, but a businessman. According to Police Media Spokesperson, ASP Wootler, the businessman, a seafood trader, was admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital following the shooting. ASP Wootler further said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the attack was carried out by a group that arrived in a white vehicle and fled the scene immediately after. Initial Police inquiries suggest that the target of the shooting was…
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The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 301.15 to Rs. 301.20, while the selling rate has also increased from Rs. 306.40 to Rs. 306.45. According to NDB Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar are unchanged at Rs. 301.25 and Rs. 307.75, respectively. People’s Bank reports that the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 301, while the selling rate is also unchanged at Rs. 307.63.…
A shooting incident has been reported near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises today (04). According to the Police, one individual has been injured in the incident and has been admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital. The Police said the injured person has been identified as a member of the Ambalangoda Urban Council. (Newswire) The post Ambalangoda Urban Council member injured in a shooting appeared first on Newswire.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with senior representatives of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi yesterday (03), initiating a broad dialogue on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and technology. MP Premadasa, who is currently on an official visit to India, proposed the establishment of an operational task force under the India–Sri Lanka Joint Economic Commission to facilitate trade flows and investment. He also suggested creating a dedicated India–Sri Lanka Industrial and Technological Trade Zone in Sri Lanka to support Indian industries. To identify priority sectors such as renewable energy, agro-processing, logistics, tourism, and semiconductors, MP Premadasa…
An Indian Ocean tsunami preparedness exercise is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow across five selected locations in Sri Lanka, in line with World Tsunami Awareness Day. The Disaster Management Centre has requested the public not to panic or misinterpret the drill as an actual tsunami threat. This exercise, conducted under official UNESCO guidelines, will involve five Grama Niladhari divisions selected from the districts of Batticaloa, Jaffna, Galle, and Kalutara. According to the Disaster Management Centre, the main national drill will commence at 8:30 am in the Kalutara district. (Newswire) The post Tsunami preparedness drill to be conducted in Sri Lanka…
A former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and former Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Charitha Ratwatte, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission over financial misconduct. Charitha Ratwatte served in the positions during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure as Prime Minister in 2015. According to NewsFirst, the arrest comes in connection with a probe into the procurement of 50 temporary warehouses in 2015 in violation of standard procurement procedures. It is reported that the temporary warehouse had been allegedly imported through the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation at a cost exceeding Rs. 90 million. (Newswire) The post Former Senior Advisor…
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan says his party will not participate in the joint opposition rally that has been organized for November 21. Speaking to reporters, MP Ganesan said the TPA will not participate in the rally due to certain reasons, which he did not specify. He further said that he is unsure of the decision of the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Refuting remarks that the decision was due to issues with SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, MP Mano Ganesan said there was no issue with any politicians. Jovially holding MP Dayasiri Jayasekara by the shoulder,…
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Sri Lankan LGBTQ rights activist Chanu Nimesha has filed a complaint with the Police Headquarters regarding hate speech against the LGBTQ community. Speaking to the media, Chanu Nimesha said that severe hate speech has been made against the LGBTQ community through the media. “As they have nothing else to talk about, they are now hanging on to the LGBTQ community, carrying out mudslinging campaigns. We are all normal people, we don’t need to wear a badge saying LGBTQ,” Chanu Nimesha. Chanu Nimesha further said that they do not need to engage in propaganda; let them live their usual lives. “We…
GovPay – the Government Digital Payment Platform introduced to enhance efficiency and transparency in public service delivery – marked yet another major milestone with the official launch of traffic fine payments through GovPay in the Northern Province. With this initiative, the Northern Province became the third province in Sri Lanka to enable traffic fine payments via GovPay. Head table (L-R); G. H. Marapana – Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jaffna and KKS Range; J. A. Chandrasena – Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Range; Thilak C. A. Danapala – Senior Inspector General of Police, Northern Province; Hon. Ramalingam…
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe will represent Sri Lanka in the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025, held in Qatar this week. In a statement on social media, Deputy Minister Jayasinghe said he will be accompanied by the Senior Assistant Secretary (Foreign Affairs) of the Ministry of Labour, B. Vasanthan. The Second World Summit for Social Development was established through a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly. The first World Summit for Social Development was held in 1995 in Copenhagen, Denmark. This second summit, built on 10 core commitments and responsibilities, will focus on key global issues,…
After months of competition, creativity, and mentorship, Elephant House Super Heroes Season 3 came to a spectacular close at the Grand Finale held on 18th October 2025 at Stein Studios, which was telecasted LIVE. This impactful youth empowerment initiative backed by the Ministry of Education, has once again spotlighted the courage, ideas, and talents of students across the island, redefining what it means to be a 21st-century changemaker. This year, over 135 schools islandwide competed in three dynamic categories, Super Chef, Super Harvester, and Super Entrepreneur under the guidance of industry experts and mentors. The programme emphasized practical, real-world learning…
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Northern provinces and in the Trincomalee district after 2.00 pm today. According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of Sri Lanka. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in the Ampara district during the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Mullaitivu via Kankasanthurai. Mainly fair weather will prevail in…
At least eight people were killed and several others injured in separate road accidents reported from different parts of Sri Lanka on November 3, police said. According to the Police Media Division, the incidents were reported as follows: Ragama A three-wheeler driver was killed when his vehicle was hit by a fast train at the Walpola railway crossing early Monday. His wife and mother were seriously injured and admitted to Ragama Hospital. Moragahahena A 44-year-old man from Boralesgamuwa died when his three-wheeler overturned and collided with a car on the Horana–Padukka road. The car driver has been arrested. Badalgama One…
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry posted a record-breaking performance in October 2025, welcoming 165,193 visitors.
Former England batter Jonathan Trott will leave his job as head coach of Afghanistan after next year’s men’s T20 World Cup.
FIFA on Monday announced it had dismissed the appeals lodged by Malaysia’s football federation (FAM) and its seven players in the on-going eligibility scandal linked to forged documents used for an Asia Cup qualifier.
India’s first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup triumph saw several records tumble in a clinical display against South Africa.
India’s cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women’s team after their triumphant World Cup campaign.
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have seized four Indian fishing boats and apprehended 35 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Veththalakerni and the Analativu Island, Jaffna.