Opposition MP Jagath Vithane told Parliament today that he is facing a death threat and it has been confirmed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as well.
The Sri Lankan Report
A 71-year-old Sri Lankan woman was found dead inside a hotel in Uttar Pradesh’s Shravasti, officials said on Wednesday. The deceased woman has been identified as Kodgoda, the wife of Sunil Shanti De Silva, the officials said.
The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Alliance has strongly opposed the government’s decision to extend school hours by 30 minutes under the proposed education reforms set to take effect in 2026.
The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and alleged mistreatment.
Visiting senior leadership team of Virtusa with Chief Operating Officer of client partner; CFC (UK) at the newly commenced digital services hub Virtusa Corporation, in partnership with CFC, a pioneer in insurance solutions for emerging risk and market leader in cyber, opened the doors to CFC’s 200-seat digital services hub in Colombo on Thursday. The opening ceremony was attended by senior leadership from CFC and Virtusa including Matthew Glenville, Chief Operations Officer at CFC, Venkatesan Vijayaraghavan, COO of Virtusa Corporation, Atul Gupta, Managing Director, UK& Ireland for Virtusa, Denver De Zylva and Shehan Warusavithana, Senior Vice Presidents and Joint Country…
Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, has instructed Ministry officials and the National Women’s Committee to provide full support to the National Commission on Women to ensure the establishment of necessary infrastructure and other arrangements for the Commission to commence its operations. The directive was issued during a discussion with the newly appointed Chairperson and key members of the National Commission on Women held at the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs yesterday (23). The discussion was attended by the Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj; the Deputy Minister, Namal Sudarshana; the newly appointed…
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A talent appreciation ceremony for students who excelled in the recent scholarship examination, organized by renowned scholarship teacher Mrs. Hayeshika Fernando, was held on the 20th at the Monarch Imperial. The event, organized by Queens Education, marked the fourth edition of the awards ceremony. Mrs. Hayeshika Fernando is a prominent tuition teacher in Sri Lanka, known for her boundless affection toward her students earning her the affectionate title “Teacher Amma,” given by the children who attend her classes. This year’s ceremony was conducted in two phases, with the participation of more than 6,000 students who successfully passed the scholarship examination.…
The government of Sri Lanka has officially informed the Office of the UN High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) that it is opposed to an international mechanism to address human rights violations as such mechanisms create divisions among communities in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.
In just three days, more than 122 children across Madhya Pradesh in India have been admitted to hospitals with severe eye injuries, while 14 have lost their eyesight after playing with the “carbide gun”. Popularly known as the “desi firecracker gun,” which children are calling the latest Diwali must-have, it has emerged as a nightmare for parents and doctors. The worst-hit district is Vidisha, where local markets openly sold these crude “carbide guns” despite a government ban issued on October 18. The makeshift devices, priced between Rs 150 and Rs 200, are being made and sold like toys, but they…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has unveiled a national strategy which will help the country tap climate financing from official donors and also the private sector to help support over 10 billion dollars for adaptation strategies, officials said. The National Climate Finance Strategy of Sri Lanka 2025 – 2030, was devised by the External Resources Department of the Finance Ministry with the support of the United Nations and United Kingdom. “Sri Lanka in particular, given our dependency and exposure to the tourism industry, agricultural industry, marine economy that we have, that we are planning to develop further, the stakes are high…
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe today rejected an allegation by MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam that he had met a businessman at the Kingsbury Hotel to discuss a questionable distillery licence. Raising a privilege issue in Parliament, Deputy Minister Abeysinghe said his parliamentary privileges had been violated by MP Rasamanickam’s remarks and urged the Speaker to take appropriate action. “As public officials, we often meet investors and individuals interested in potential investments on a daily basis. The discussion referred to by MP Rasamanickam never took place, and I have never received such a letter. I urge members not to use Parliament to popularise…
A Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala, attended the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19th to 23rd October 2025. The delegation, including Members of Parliament Oshani Umanga, Shantha Padmakumara, Mohammed Faizal, Hesha Withanage, and the Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, participated in the Assembly held under the theme “Upholding Humanitarian Norms and Supporting Humanitarian Action in Times of Crisis.” Against the backdrop of ongoing global humanitarian challenges, the Assembly brought together hundreds of legislators from around the world to deliberate on…
Changpeng Zhao, founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 303.70/85 to the US dollar Friday, weaker from 303.65/75 the previous day, while bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 closed at 8.25/30 percent, down from 8.25/35 percent. A bond maturing on 15.09.2027 closed at 8.82/88 percent, up from 8.78/92 percent. A bond maturing on 15.03.2028 closed at 9.19/25 percent. A bond maturing on 15.09.2029 closed at 9.65/70 percent. A bond maturing on 01.07.2030 closed at 9.75/79 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 closed at 10.50/65 percent. (Colombo/Oct24/2025)
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has granted its approval for the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026. This approval was given during a committee meeting held in Parliament yesterday (23) under the chairmanship of Opposition MP Harsha de Silva. Officials from the Ministry of Finance, who attended the meeting, briefed the Committee on the allocation of funds for various sectors and the targets set for the year 2026. After an extensive discussion on these matters, the Committee granted its approval for the Bill The Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 is scheduled to be presented to Parliament for…
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Budget 2026 despite pending clarifications on some expenditure heads.
The Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification on news reports circulating claiming that Police protection for the Chief Incumbent of the Kiri Vehera Temple in Kataragama, Venerable Kobawaka Damminda Thero, has been withdrawn. Issuing a statement, the Police said a report has been submitted by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Matara and Hambantota divisions, clarifying the news item circulating via electronic, print, and social media. According to the report, the Kataragama sacred precinct houses the Ashta Pala Ruha Bodhiya, the Kiri Vehera Temple, and several other shrines. To ensure security in this area, 16…
A former official of the Department of Fisheries and a staff member of the former Deputy Minister of Housing Construction, Indika Bandaranayake, have been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. According to the Bribery Commission, the arrest was made in connection with an investigation into a complaint that the suspects obtained Rs. 245,000 from an individual, claiming they could secure a job at the Ports Authority. It is alleged that the suspects demanded a total bribe of Rs. 500,000 for the job, instructing the individual to first pay Rs. 250,000, with the remaining…
ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo All Share Price Index (ASPI) declined 0.17 percent on Friday due to selling pressure in the market, brokers said. “During the midday after the initial hike, selling pressure came into the market,” Dimantha Mathew, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at First Capital Holdings PLC said. “From 16th of September market has been going up except few downs. So we are now potentially starting to see selling pressure in the market.” The broader ASPI dropped 38.43 points to end at 22,812.52; while the more liquid S&P SL20 moved 0.04 percent, or 2.56 points to close up at…