SriLankan Airlines has issued a statement to clarify its financial performance for the 2024/25 fiscal year, following recent reports on its reported losses.
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Opposition MP Jagath Vithane questioned as to whether Sri Lanka is going to experience a spate of political killings with the latest developments, including the killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman.
For years Sri Lanka’s geographic location has been spoken about and even envied by many nations. Infact foreigners have always praised our natural resources, our lush greenery, our ideal location in the Indian Ocean and our warmth and friendship.
Two Australian players, who are in India to play the ICC Women’s World Cup, were allegedly molested in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while walking from their hotel to a cafe on Thursday. The women cricketers sent an SOS notification as soon as the incident occurred. Security officers arrived at the scene upon receiving the information. Danny Simmons, the Australian team’s security manager, filed a complaint at the MIG police station on Thursday evening. Following the complaint, the police registered an FIR and arrested the accused, Aqeel Khan, who was on a bike during the incident The players, part of the Australian…
The Department of Examinations has confirmed that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held from 10 November to 05 December 2025. The post G.C.E A/L Examination 2025 : Notice for Students appeared first on Newswire.
A 71-year-old woman has been found murdered at her residence in Yatiyana, Minuwangoda, in what police have described as a brutal and disturbing crime. According to reports, the victim, who had been living alone since the death of her husband two years ago, was allegedly assaulted, raped, and killed by unidentified assailants. Police said the attackers had thrown chili powder on her face and strangled her to death. The crime was discovered yesterday (24) when a woman from a nearby house visited the victim’s residence and found her lying motionless on the floor with chili powder marks on her face.…
From left: Ms. Muditha Liyanapathirana, Senior Manager – Business Promotion & Client Acquisition (International Business), Sampath Bank; Mr. Halin Hettigoda, Asst. General Manager – International Banking, Sampath Bank; Mr. Amal Kirihene, Senior Deputy General Manager – Corporate Banking, Sampath Bank; Mr. Shiham Marikar, Secretary General/Chief Executive Officer, National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka; Ms. Dilini Gamlathge, Assistant Director – Member Services/Operations, National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka; and Ms. Yamuna Elvitigala, Snr. Executive – Trade Services, Sampath Bank Sampath Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Sri Lanka’s export community by renewing its partnership with the National Chamber…
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas for multi-day boats in the Bay of Bengal sea area and the Eastern shallow sea areas of the island, valid for the next 24 hours starting at 12.00 pm today. According to the Department, the low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, which has moved nearly westwards, has concentrated into a Depression and lies centred at 0530 hrs of today (25), over the same region, near latitude 10.8°N & longitude 89.0°E, about 900 km north-east of Batticaloa. It is likely to move nearly…
A cargo vessel experienced a technical fault and issued a distress call roughly 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka, prompting a rapid search and rescue operation by the Sri Lanka Navy. The vessel, named MV INTEGRITY STAR, reported a technical failure while navigating the southern waters of Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Defence of Sri Lanka said. The Navy has initiated a search and rescue mission. Fourteen crew members are on board the MV INTEGRITY STAR, including nationals from India, Turkey and Azerbaijan, the ministry confirmed. (Newswire) The post Navy launches rescue operation for cargo vessel in distress appeared first…
Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has donated some books from her personal library to the University of Colombo Library. Chandrika Kumaratunga said the donation included a selection of valuable educational and scholarly books. “I donated a selection of valuable educational and scholarly books from my personal library to the University of Colombo Library and spent a brief moment with the library staff. At this moment, I also recall with gratitude the support and coordination provided by Professor Jayadeva Uyangoda and Professor Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri,” she said in a statement on social media. (Newswire) The post CBK donates personal…
Thailand is in mourning following the royal palace’s announcement that former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation’s late and longest-reigning monarch Bhumibol Adulyadej, has died at the age of 93. “Her Majesty’s condition worsened until Friday and she passed away at 9:21pm … at Chulalongkorn Hospital at age 93,” the palace said in a statement on Saturday. Sirikit was married to King Bhumibol, who died in 2016 after seven decades on the throne. She had been dealing with a blood infection since October 17, and despite her medical team’s efforts,…
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced West Indies cricket legend Chris Gayle as the official Brand Ambassador for its upcoming sixth season, which is set to be played in 2026. The exact dates for LPL 2026 have not yet been announced, but the tournament is expected to make a grand return after the 2025 edition was not held. Gayle, known worldwide as the “Universe Boss,” is expected to bring his trademark charisma and global appeal to the league as it enters its biggest and most anticipated season yet. Since its launch in 2020, the LPL has established itself as…
Opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has accused Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe of misleading Parliament in relation to an allegation linked to discussions on a questionable distillery licence. Taking to ‘X’, MP Rasamanickam said the Deputy Minister was misleading Parliament, as he had read out a personal statement and not a privilege issue, which was also confirmed by the Deputy Speaker in Parliament yesterday. “I have asked the Government to investigate this matter, check CCTV and the documents. But clearly, the Minister does not want an investigation. which is exactly why he avoided raising a privilege issue in the first place,” MP…
iDealz Lanka, South Asia’s leading smartphone retailer with 13 years of excellence, proudly announces the official launch of the all-new iPhone 17 series on October 24th at iDealz Prime. This marks the first time the cutting-edge iPhone 17 lineup is available in Sri Lanka. The series features four exciting models: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The base iPhone 17 models are powered by the advanced Apple A19 chip, while the Pro models feature the Apple A19Pro chip. These devices also offer enhanced camera systems, longer battery life, and vibrant ProMotion displays for…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka workers leaving for jobs in foreign countries like the Middle East have eased from February 2025, central bank data show, amid a recovery in economic activities and wages. In January 2025, 25,873 persons officially left for foreign jobs, up from 25,149 in 2024. But in February 2025 departures fell to 22,271 from 25,737. In March 2025 departures were 21,552, down from 24,158. In April 2025, departures were 22,011 against 22,220 last year. In May 2025 departures picked up to 27,142 against 28,201 last year. Total departures were down 5 percent to 143,037 by June 2025. Sri…
SriLankan Airlines has responded to media reports on its 2024/25 financial results, clarifying that the Group’s reported loss was largely due to a steep reduction in foreign exchange gains compared to the previous year. The airline reported a Group loss of Rs. 2,735 million for the financial year 2024/25, compared to a profit of Rs. 7,925 million in 2023/24. According to the airline, the difference stemmed mainly from a lower exchange gain of Rs. 3,925 million this year, versus Rs. 26,717 million last year. SriLankan Airlines explained that the exchange gain arises from the revaluation of foreign currency-denominated liabilities, where…
Sri Lankan athletes have secured medals in two ongoing international tournaments, the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain and the South Asian Athletics Championship 2025 in India. At the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, Sri Lanka has obtained a total of one gold medal and three bronze medals so far. On Friday (24), Shanuka Costa of Gateway College, Colombo, clocked 47.72 seconds to secure the bronze medal in the boys’ 400 metres. Chathura Dulanjana of Weera Parakrama Secondary School, Yatawatta (Matale), also earned a bronze medal in the javelin throw field event, with a best effort of 62.51 metres.…
A fire broke out on the Rajarata Rejini train operating from Anuradhapura to Beliatta today. According to the Department of Railways, the fire originated in the engine compartment, and the cause has not yet been determined. Following the incident, the train was taken back to the Anuradhapura railway station, where steps were taken to attach a replacement engine. The fire occurred on the Rajarata Rejini train that was scheduled to depart from Anuradhapura at 5:00 am today. As a result, the train’s departure was delayed by more than two hours, and it resumed its journey toward Beliatta at approximately 7:30…
In a rare move, Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Consultant of International Cricket. The PCB confirmed the appointment on Friday, noting that Masood will advise on cricketing strategies and international relations while continuing his duties as the national team’s red-ball skipper. The development has drawn attention for its unusual nature, as the country’s current Test captain has now been elevated to a position within the board’s administrative structure. Masood, who succeeded Babar Azam as Test captain in late 2023. The PCB has not clarified whether Masood’s consultancy role will extend to…
Two female Police Constables attached to the Prime Minister’s Security Division have taken measures to hand over a wallet that was lost on the Thimbirigasyaya road in Narahenpita to its owner, a foreign tourist. According to the Police, female Police Constable Yamuna Dhammika Kumari Edirisinghe and Constable Samanmali from Police Division 12093 had found the lost purse on 23rd October. The owner of the lost purse, identified as Sabrina Cameron, a British national, was summoned to the Prime Minister’s Security Division, where she was handed over the purse by the Director of the division, Police Superintendent Sumithra de Silva. The…