Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath in a privilege issue raised serious concerns over the conduct of MP S. Shritharan, as a member of the Constitutional Council.
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Responding to MP Chamara Sampath’s allegations of allegded plans to kill him, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today the MP will not be killed and assured to protect him.
The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a mixed trading session today, with the ASPI closing in positive territory, while the S&P SL20 ended marginally lower, reflecting a shift in sectoral momentum.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath met a group of Muslim civil society leaders today to discuss issued faced by Muslim community in Sri Lanka. During the meeting concerns related to the cultural attire of Muslim nurses serving in government hospitals and delays in burial procedures for deceased persons due to COVID-19–era guidelines were addressed. During the meeting held at the Ministry, Minister Herath said that there are no legal restrictions preventing Muslim nurses from wearing attire that aligns with their cultural and religious values while performing official duties, as long as it remains within the…
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilake, will visit India from October 27 to 28, 2025, to take part in the Indian Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, the High Commission of India in Colombo announced today. The event, organized by India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Center and is expected to bring together global maritime leaders, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss advancements in port infrastructure, logistics, and sustainable maritime development. During his visit, Minister Karunathilake is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal,…
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has announced that legal action will be taken against those responsible for circulating a fake draft bill on national education reforms for 2026 on social media.
Over 700 acres of land in the North and the East have been returned to the public, Deputy Minister of Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera told Parliament today.
Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayke, who dropped a bombshell in Parliament, alleged that there was a plan to kill him.
India’s next Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant, has called for strengthened collaboration between India and Sri Lanka to safeguard the Indian Ocean, emphasising that environmental cooperation is not a matter of charity or diplomacy but a necessity for survival
A high-level meeting focused on strengthening the security of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was held in Katunayake today jointly chaired by the Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). Addressing the gathering, the Defence Secretary stressed on the vital importance of maintaining the highest possible levels of security at the Bandaranaike International Airport, noting its crucial role in national security, economic growth, and international connectivity. He further noted of the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers, airline crew, airport staff, and all other individuals…
The suspects in the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera will be arrested within the next few days, Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.
Police have seized two luxury buses allegedly owned by “Backhoe Saman,” also known as Nedungoda Nirmala Prasanna. One of the buses was reportedly purchased two weeks prior to his arrest. Police said both vehicles were registered under another individual’s name. One bus is operating on the Monaragala-Colombo route, while the other is being used for tourist transport. Backhoe Saman was one of the five Sri Lankan underworld figures arrested in Indonesia in August. His wife, was arrested after arriving in Sri Lanka shortly afterwards. She is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and was further…
The Sri Lanka women’s national cricket team, currently competing in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (October 23) at Temple Trees. During the meeting, discussions focused on the team’s ongoing World Cup campaign, preparations for upcoming fixtures, and the challenges faced by the players both on and off the field. The post PM meets Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team appeared first on Newswire.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s widening credit gap in the private sector “signals potential systemic risks that require close monitoring, the country’s Central Bank said in its 2025 Financial Stability Review. The private sector credit has grown significantly amid a strong economic recovery after the 2022 unprecedented debt crisis with sovereign debt default. Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said there is no concern over the private sector credit growth, given the decline in public sector credit has led to increase in higher loans for the corporate sector. “There are some indicators to see whether these credit levels are sustainable or there…
A total of 132 awards were presented under nine categories at the Presidential Environment Awards Ceremony 2025, held in Colombo today under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The event is annually organized by the Central Environmental Authority to ensure environmental sustainability in Sri Lanka by recognising industries, government and private institutions, nongovernmental organisations, media institutions, schools dedicated to environmental protection and community participation that have made an outstanding contribution to environmental conservation. The programme also aims to promote a culture of environmentally friendly industries, businesses and services in the country, to encourage society towards environmental stewardship and to…
The Ministry of Education says it will take legal action regarding a fake document circulating on social media claiming to be the draft for the proposed national education reforms. Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewa stated that the alleged draft document, which is being shared as a 2026 education reform proposal, has not been issued or approved by the Ministry or any of its affiliated institutions. He further said that steps are being taken to identify those responsible for preparing and spreading the fake document and that legal action will be initiated soon. (Newswire) The post Education Ministry…
Some opposition MPs were seen wearing black armbands and attire inside the Parliament chamber in protest of the assassination of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara. Addressing the Parliament today, SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman stated that they entered Parliament dressed in black and wearing black armbands to express their opposition to the prevailing culture of assassinations in the country. Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, was shot by an unidentified gunman inside the local council chamber yesterday. He succumbed to injuries at the Matara Hospital. (Newswire) The post Opposition dons black in Parliament to protest Weligama PS…
Vehicle imports are expected to return to normal levels in 2026, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said. He said Sri Lankans are likely to spend about 1.5 billion U.S. dollars on vehicle imports in 2025 — higher than the earlier estimate of 1 billion dollars — due to pent-up demand following the lifting of restrictions. Weerasinghe said the higher import levels, combined with significant taxes on vehicles, will boost government revenue and help reduce the budget deficit for the first time in several years. Industry observers note that demand for vehicles has already begun to ease after an initial wave…
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the period of January to September 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 12,986.52 million. According to the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB), this reflects a strong 7 % increase compared to the corresponding period in 2024. In September 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,469.75 million, reflecting an impressive year-on-year growth of 12.33 % over September 2024. This performance highlights the strength of Sri Lanka’s export sector and the effectiveness of the strategies implemented to expand market access and enhance global…
A GPS technical manager of a private company was arrested yesterday (22) on charges of impersonating an officer of the Bribery Commission and attempting to influence government officials in the execution of their official duties. According to the Bribery Commission, the arrest was made based on confidential information received, which led to a raid and the suspect being taken into custody. It is alleged that the suspect had created a fake identification card resembling that of a Bribery Commission officer and used it to pose as an official of the Commission. He reportedly presented this ID to government officers and…