A 26 year-old man was killed when a mine collapsed at Pinnawala in Balangoda this afternoon.
The Sri Lankan Report
A comprehensive digital transformation initiative is set to enhance Pirivena education, following key decisions made at the 204th Pirivena Education Board meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced that the outsourcing service provider IVS Lanka for visa, passport and consular services will operate only till October 31, 2025.
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (Oct. 29) heard extensive arguments regarding the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of over Rs. 16 million in public funds during a visit to the United Kingdom. Deputy Solicitor General Dilip Peiris told court that six doctors had produced a medical report stating that Wickremesinghe suffered from a blocked artery and was treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Colombo. He questioned how such a report was submitted to court without a judicial order and claimed it was done through…
Verité Research, building on its international reputation, strengthened its global presence in October by delivering high-level presentations at over half a dozen international forums and events.
The Bribery Commission arrested an office assistant of the Colombo District Court on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 today.
Former England cricketer James Anderson has been knighted at Windsor Castle.
A high-level meeting was convened yesterday at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence in Colombo to review progress and address ongoing challenges related to the release of private lands situated within the Jaffna-Palali area to their rightful owners.
The government may be planning to introduce a Russian or Chinese type system of governance, opposition MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera said today.
ECONOMYNEXT – Polish charter airline Enter Air is scheduled to launch regular charter flights from Warsaw to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Thursday (30), the government said and it will be the fourth airline to start operations to the island nation this week. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited in statement said Enter Air will operate every ten days with flights on Thursdays and Sundays until mid-April 2026, coinciding with Sri Lanka’s peak tourism season. Already the island nation has witnessed leading Swiss holiday airline Edelweiss, national carrier of Belarus, Belavia, and Russian airline Red Wings started…
National People’s Power (NPP) Anuradhapura District MP P.D.N.K. Palihena has denied allegations that removal of constructions within the Nuwara Wewa protected area were halted due to his land being part of the reserve. He called the claims “entirely false” and politically motivated. According to media reports, Palihena said he is prepared to vacate the land at any time if required and described the accusations as an attempt to discredit the government. He said that the property in question was legally acquired, with official deeds granted during the Chandrika Kumaratunga government and construction plans approved by the local council. The Irrigation…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee weakened to 304.40/55 to the US dollar in the spot market Wednesday from 304.10/55 percent a day earlier, dealers said while longer term bond yields fell. The rupee has fallen 302.55/60 from the beginning of the month. Meanwhile longer tenor bond yields eased amid confidence on good fiscal performance. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed at 8.20/28 percent down from 8.25/30 percent yesterday. A bond maturing on 15.09.2027 closed 8.75/83 percent down from 9.12/15 percent. A bond maturing on 01.07.2028 closed at 9.10/17 percent from 9.18/25 percent. A bond maturing on 15.02.2029 closed at 9.60/65…
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced that IVS Lanka, the outsourcing service provider for visa, passport, and consular services, will cease operations on October 31, 2025. According to an official notice, starting November 3, 2025, all visa, passport, and consular-related services will be handled directly by the High Commission of India (Colombo), Assistant High Commission (Kandy), and Consulate General of India (Jaffna). The statement adds that a new appointment management system is being set up for applicants, and further details will be notified soon. The High Commission has also advised applicants to visit (https://www.hcicolombo.gov.in) or contact the…
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says complaints received by the Bureau regarding financial fraud incidents involving foreign job offers advertised through social media are increasing day by day. Investigations have revealed that the majority of these advertisements are fake and have not received approval from the Bureau. Therefore, the SLBFE urges job seekers to verify whether the institution offering such jobs is legally registered with a valid license from the Bureau, and whether the job opportunity has been officially approved by the Bureau, before making any payments or handing over travel documents. Furthermore, if anyone has information…
ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange rose on Wednesday in strong turnover with foreign investors mostly buying shares, data on its site showed. The All Share Price Index closed up 0.39 percent, or 87.90 points, at 22,777.12, while most liquid S&P SL20 gained 0.12 percent or 7.54 points to 6,210.63. Foreign investors bought a net 372.5 million worth shares on Wednesday, data showed. Market turnover was 5.39 billion rupees. Most of this came from capital goods and utility industry stocks. Top contributors to the ASPI were Windforrce PLC (up 7.90 rupees at 52.80), Sengadagala Finance Company (up 71.75 rupees at…
Former Minister and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has claimed that the government is conspiring to imprison him before the combined opposition’s planned “Nugegoda Rally” on November 21. Speaking at a media briefing held today (29), Gammanpila said that a complaint was recently lodged against him with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) by an individual representing a non-governmental organization. He alleged that Bribery Commission officials themselves had prepared and recorded the complaint, which accuses him of defaming the Commission’s Director General under Section 125 of the Bribery Act through his media statements. Gammanpila further…
Three individuals who were deported from India and are allegedly connected to criminal activities in Sri Lanka have been taken into custody by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) at the Katunayake Airport. It was reported that these suspects were deported from India to Sri Lanka yesterday, via an aircraft belonging to an Indian airline. According to Indian media reports, the three individuals had illegally entered Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka. They had crossed into Tamil Nadu by boat approximately 15 days ago. Upon arrival in India, it was discovered that they possessed no legal documentation to remain in the country.…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has all offered Treasury bills at Wednesday’s auction with the 12-month yield marginally rising by 02 basis points, data from the state debt office show. 2.84 billion rupees of 3-month bills were sold at 7.52 percent, flat after offering 12 billion rupees. 37.22 billion rupees of 6-month bills were sold at 7.90 percent, up 01 basis point after offering 30 billion rupees. 15.0 billion rupees of 12-month bills were sold at 8.04 percent, up 0.02 basis points after offering 15 billion rupees. Sri Lanka tax revenues have gone up 32 percent and current spending is growing…
An RO Water Plant and a Bus Shelter at Komari village in Pottuvil Division of Ampara district were inaugurated by the High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, on Tuesday (28). According to the Indian High Commission, the plant, donated by the Government of India, is expected to benefit about 1000 people in and around the village. The bus shelter, also a gift from the people of India, will benefit all the villagers. MP Abdul Washith, Divisional Secretary Pottuvil Ahamed Nazeel, the Vice Chairman of Pottuvil Pradesiya Sabha, among other dignitaries, were present for the events. The projects were inaugurated during…
Mr. Keenan McKenzie addressing the gathering ITC Ratnadipa, the jewel in Colombo’s skyline, heralded the start of the festive season with its 2nd Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony held on25th October 2025. The event, attended by a large number of distinguished invitees, marked the joyous beginning of the Christmas season with warmth, laughter, and the aroma of rich spices and dried fruits filling the air. The ceremony was a glorious celebration of tradition and togetherness, where guests joined the hotel’s culinary team lead in mixing an array of festive ingredients, symbolizing abundance, happiness, and good fortune for the season ahead. The…