The audit report of the National Transport Commission (NTC) for the year ended 31 December 2024 has revealed significant shortcomings in the inspection of inter-provincial passenger transport services.
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INSEE Ecocycle Lanka (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka’s established leader in sustainable waste management, has set a national precedent in becoming the first company in the country to receive certification under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS), a globally recognized, third-party audited system validating transparent, traceable, and verified plastic waste reduction. The certification strengthens INSEE Ecocycle’s commitment to measurable environmental action and positions the company as a trailblazer in aligning with emerging national regulations. The projects cover the co-processing of non-recyclable plastic waste at Ecocycle Puttalam facilities and resource recovery operations at the Malwana facility. These initiatives reflect Ecocycle’s leadership in…
Sustained growth and stability reaffirm SLICGL’s leadership as Sri Lanka’s premier state-owned insurer Sri Lanka Insurance General Limited (SLICGL), the nation’s premier state-owned general insurer, announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reflecting solid growth and sustained profitability supported by improving market conditions and renewed consumer confidence. For the nine months ended 30th September 2025, SLICGL recorded a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 21,853 million, reflecting an 18% year-on-year growth. The company achieved an operating profit of Rs. 257 million and a profit after tax of Rs. 2,614 million, reflecting17% year-on-year growth supported by…
For the second consecutive year, Standard Chartered Sri Lanka Priority Banking partners with the celebrated De Lanerolle Brothers for their much-anticipated Christmas concert, ‘Can’t Wait for Christmas’, to be held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at the Hilton Colombo. This collaboration between Standard Chartered Priority and the acclaimed vocal duo to celebrate the magic of Christmas early, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to curate memorable, differentiated experiences that go beyond banking, bringing together culture, lifestyle, and privilege for clients. An evening of favourite yuletide tunes and elegance, the De Lanerolle Brothers’ Christmas performance has become one of the most prestigious events…
A shooting incident was reported tonight (2) in Horana. Police said one person has died following the shooting. Investigations are underway to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the attack. The post Horana shooting leaves one dead appeared first on Newswire.
Four women were washed ashore at Chennai’s Ennore beach on Friday while playing with the waves. One of them were a Sri Lankan refugee.
Thirty-one youths who attended a music concert in the Kimbulawala area, Mirihana, were arrested for possessing drugs, police said.
Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu has called for a complete social media ban for national cricketers, arguing that online distractions are affecting players’ focus and professionalism. Atapattu said cricketers representing the country should devote their full attention to training and performance, suggesting that staying away from social media — at least for some time — would help players regain focus and commitment. “If players feel they need social media, they should retire from cricket. When you are representing your country, your focus should be only on your performance and preparation” he said. Atapattu, who led Sri Lanka across all…
Rain and a wet outfield delayed the start of the Women’s World Cup final between India and South Africa in Mumbai on Sunday.
A prime mover transporting a wind turbine blade for the Mannar wind power project overturned this afternoon (Nov. 2) near the outer gate of the Trincomalee China Bay Port. Police said the truck, which had been carrying the massive blade from the port to Mannar, veered off the road and toppled, causing damage to a nearby Buddhist shrine and a storage building within the port premises. The driver and his assistant sustained minor injuries and were admitted for treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident, which caused temporary traffic congestion near the port entrance. (Newswire) The post Wind turbine blade…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s onion and potato farmers should be trained in techniques used elsewhere and be given a chance to learn from their peers in other countries, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa said. Sri Lanka’s current administration continued Rajapaksa regime import protection on onion and potatoes, which costs more to produce in Sri Lanka, partly due to low yields coming from bad cultivation practices and poor-quality seeds in some cases. Due to years of protection, they are also not of export quality unlike the produce of spice and small holder tea farmers and consumers pay the highest prices for potatoes,…
A theft has been reported at the ancient Sita Amman Kovil in Haggala, Nuwara Eliya, where six temple tills were broken into last night (01).
Nine people were being treated for life-threatening injuries after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England, and two men were arrested in what Keir Starmer called an “appalling incident”.
A fire broke out at a tyre manufacturing factory in the Horagasmulla area, Divulapitiya, earlier today.
Former High Commissioner Kananathan has conveyed his sincere congratulations to President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi of Zanzibar following their recent election victories, both securing strong mandates from their citizens.
Police have arrested 31 youths, including both men and women, in possession of narcotics during a musical show held at Kimbulawala, Mirihana, last night. According to police, the arrests were made during a special operation conducted by the Mirihana Police and the Mirihana Divisional Crime Investigation Unit at the “Kamatha” grounds where the concert took place. Over 500 people had attended the event. Police said various types of narcotic substances were found in the possession of the suspects. (Newswire) The post 31 arrested in Colombo Musical Event appeared first on Newswire.
Police said a seven-day detention order has been obtained to further question the owner of the multi-day fishing trawler who was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking. The Sri Lanka Navy seized the vessel during a special operation conducted yesterday (1) in the deep sea, west of the island, along with a large stock of narcotics. Following further investigations, the owner of the vessel was arrested yesterday evening in Galle by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). The vessel was brought to the Dikovita fisheries harbour this morning (2), where authorities discovered about 16 sacks containing roughly 350 kilograms of crystal…
Lanka Sathosa has clarified that it does not measure the size of big onions when purchasing them from farmers through its collection centres.
New Zealand great Kane Williamson has announced he will retire from T20I cricket with immediate effect.
Rajendra Theagarajah, Chairman of Janashakthi Finance PLC and Sithambaram Sri Ganendran, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Janashakthi Finance PLC Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) announced a solid financial performance for the first half of the financial year ended 30th September 2025, reporting strong growth across key business metrics and continued progress in executing its long-term strategic priorities. The Company delivered a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of LKR 241 million for the first half of FY2026, marking a 22% year-on-year (YoY) increase, supported by disciplined portfolio expansion and enhanced operational…