An exhibition and mural painting by Tamil and Muslim women from the North and East was held in Jaffna on Friday (31), to mark 35 years since the forced expulsion of Muslims from the North by the LTTE. The exhibition, organised by the Alliance for Minorities and the Chelvanayaham Memorial Trust, was also held in Mannar this week, while it will be held in Kilinochchi on Sunday (02 Nov). The event was organized to commemorate the forced expulsion of the Muslim population from the Northern Province by the LTTE militant group in October 1990. The expulsions occurred rapidly between October…
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Laugfs Gas Director Dr. Niroshan J. Peiris says there will be no price revision for Laugfs Gas in November, according to the company’s monthly price review. The current price of a 12.5 kg cylinder remains at Rs. 4,100, while a 5 kg cylinder is priced at Rs. 1,645. The post No price change in Laugfs Gas for November appeared first on Newswire.
The gazette notification requiring shops to charge for handled polythene bags comes into effect today (November 1). Accordingly, retailers must charge customers for such shopping bags when selling goods. The move aims to reduce polythene use and its harmful impact on the environment. Central Environmental Authority (CEA) Chairman Prof. Tilak Hewawasam said shops will no longer issue polythene bags free of charge from today. He urged consumers to support environmental protection by bringing their own reusable bags when shopping. The post No free polythene shopping bags from today appeared first on Newswire.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 November 2025 Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara district after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers. The post Weather today: showers expected in…
ECONOMYNEXT – Expert perspectives on Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget will be provided at Deloitte’s online forum held in partnership with Echelon magazine on November 7, backed by senior government and private sector representatives. Keynote presentations will be made by Deputy Minister of Industry & Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe and Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma. Chairman of Export Development Mangala Wijesinghe will be among the panelists giving the policy background on exports. ‘Building a Strong Economy Together: Shaping the Nation’s Economic Pathway’ will take place on November 7 from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, Sri Lanka Time, via a free Webinar zoom.…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lankans have spent 286 million US dollars on personal and commercial vehicles in September 2025, taking the total in the nine months to 1,204 million US dollars the central bank said. In September 227.5 million US dollars were spent on personal vehicles and 58.7 million dollars on commercial vehicles. Vehicle imports have brought big revenues for the government. After printing money under flexible inflation targeting, which then leads to external trouble, Sri Lanka usually restricts vehicle imports hitting government revenues in what analysts call a ‘cascading policy error’. In 2018 vehicle imports were restructure through LC margins…
Sri Lankan sports fans have a packed weekend ahead, with both football and cricket taking center stage. From late-night Premier League matches to high-stakes international T20s, there’s something exciting to tune into at every hour.
History is on the line as South Africa vies for its first Women’s World Cup crown and India aims for home triumph. With fans filling the stadium and eyes around the world glued to the action, this final is set to be unforgettable.
The ’’expansion of European club competitions’’ has led to there being just one game on 26 December in the English top flight, says the Premier League.
ECONOMYNEXT – Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, will visit Sri Lanka from November 3-8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Archbishop Gallagher will meet President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. He will deliver an address at an event to mark the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Holy See to be held at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. “The programme will further include visits to sites of cultural and religious significance across the country including churches…
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision in fuel prices, effective from midnight today.
A pedestrian was killed in a road accident near the Kehelbaddara Junction on the Udugampola Road within the Gampaha Police Division.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) wrapped up the final trading session of October on a subdued note, as the benchmark All-Share Price Index (ASPI) declined amid profit-taking following recent gains. The market remained volatile throughout the day, with the index fluctuating within a narrow range before closing marginally lower.
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from November 3 to 8, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Australia raced to a four-wicket victory against India inside 14 overs to go 1-0 up in the T20 series.
Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires will be the on-field umpires in Sunday’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final between India and South Africa.
The Ambassador Cup 2025 International University Badminton Championship kicked off today at the University of Colombo Indoor Stadium, with Minister of State for Finance Anil Jayantha and Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong engaging in a friendly exhibition match to mark the ceremonial opening.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today requested the police to ensure the security of Pradeshiya Sabha members and provide protection for Pradeshiya Sabha sessions.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment.
Former Chairman of the Ceylon State Trading Corporation, Husein Ahmad, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been released on bail.