ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee opened flat at 302.95/303.00 to the US dollar Thursday, while bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. A bond maturing on 15.12.2026 was quoted flat at 8.30/35 percent. A bond maturing on 15.09.2027 was quoted flat at 8.70/75 percent. A bond maturing on 01.07.2028 was quoted flat at 9.25/35 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 was quoted flat at 9.70/75 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 was quoted flat at 10.50/65 percent. A bond maturing on 01.11.2033 was quoted flat at 10.70/73 percent. The telegraphic transfer rates for the American dollar was 299.5000 buying, 306.5000…
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Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and North-western provinces. Showers may occur in the Western, Southern and Northern provinces and in the Ampara district in the morning. Meanwhile, showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas around the island. Winds will be south-easterly or variable, and wind speed will be 20-30 kmph. The sea areas around the island can be slight. Temporarily strong gusty…
The Police said that several tragic incidents, including road accidents and drownings, were reported across different parts of Sri Lanka on Wednesday (15). A 17-year-old girl from Kithulgala died following a collision between a motorcycle and an Army cab in the Warakapola area. The incident occurred along the Alawwa–Ambepussa Road, leaving three others injured. In Dickwella, a 51-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a bus carrying garment factory workers at Dewsirigama. The driver of the bus has been arrested. Meanwhile, in Dombagahawela, a 31-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a tipper truck at the Pahatharawa junction.…
A she elephant that fell into the Z-D canal in Welikanda this morning was saved by the Wildlife officers and driven away into a forest reserve after a three hour rescue operation.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a reversal in momentum today, breaking its recent bullish streak as investor sentiment shifted during midday trading. The market, which opened on a positive note, saw the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gain 82 points early in the session before reversing sharply, declining by 179 points to close the day lower by 80 points.
Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa and the other suspects, were brought back to the country a short while ago.
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today.
While reiterating government’s assurance to hold the Provincial Council elections next year, Minister Lal Kantha said the election will be held next year either under the old system or after enacting a new electoral system.
Two new secretaries have been appointed to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs by the President.
The Society of Government Dispensers has announced that it will launch an island-wide strike on Wednesday (22), protesting the failure to recruit dispensing officers to major government hospitals managed by the central government and opposing what they described as unfair interference in transfer decisions made by the Health Ministry.
Traffic disruptions have occurred in the catchment areas on the western slopes of the central hills due to dense fog and heavy rains which lashed the area this afternoon.
Systematic training and teamwork lead to victory—team sweeps awards including Best Pitcher and MVP The baseball team “Headquarter,” representing Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (headed by Chairman Lee Man-hee), achieved a remarkable victory, taking first place in Division 2 at the 16th Korea Sports Association National Amateur Baseball Tournament. Members of Shincheonji Church of Jesus baseball team pose for a photo after winning the Division 2 title at the Korea Sports Association National Amateur Baseball Tournament in Hoengseong Baseball Park The tournament, hosted and organized by the Korean Baseball Softball Association and supported…
Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, President of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court Bar Association, was released on bail today over allegations of verbally abusing and threatening a police officer who was on duty within the court premises.
Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya today directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain a report from the Government Analyst regarding the quality standards of cosmetic creams distributed islandwide by Loliya Skin Company, owned by popular actress and model Piumi Hansamali.
Applications have been called to recruit 25 qualified doctors to the Sri Lanka Police Medical Services Division. According to the Police Media Division, vacancies exist for Consultant Surgeons, Physicians, Radiologists, Clinical Nutritionists, Anaesthesiologists, Medical Officers, and Dentists. The detailed notification has been published in the Government Gazette No. 2456 dated September 26, 2025, and the closing date for applications is October 27, 2025. Specialist doctors will be appointed as Sub-Service Senior Superintendents of Police, while Medical Officers and Dentists will be recruited as Sub-Service Assistant Superintendents of Police. Applicants from both the public and private sectors are eligible to apply.…
JUST IN: The six Sri Lankans arrested in Nepal — including Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the killing of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa — have been brought back to Sri Lanka. Ishara Sewwandi will be handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division for further investigations JUST IN: The six Sri Lankans arrested in Nepal — including Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the killing of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa — have been brought back to Sri Lanka. Ishara Sewwandi handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division for further investigations pic.twitter.com/gtI0ocTchk — NewsWire (@NewsWireLK) October 15, 2025 The post WATCH…
Six Sri Lankans, including Ishara Sewwandi — the main suspect in the killing of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa — have been brought back to Sri Lanka after being arrested in Nepal. Police said Ishara Sewwandi will be handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division for further investigations. The suspects were arrested in Nepal earlier this week in connection with the shooting of Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court earlier this year. (Newswire) The post Ishara Sewwandi & five others brought back from Nepal appeared first on Newswire.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka state-owned National Paper Company Limited (NPCL) has turned the losses into operational profit and has started to repay most of its dues from 2020 though the biggest overdue is for the electricity bills, its chairman R M S Upali Rathnayake said. “We are now making an operational profit and have started to repay most loans the company borrowed after 2020,” Rathnayake told a media brief on Monday in Colombo. “We borrowed 140 million rupees to resume the operation in 2020. Now we have started to repay 5 million past arrears of this as well.” Rathnayake said…
Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara was granted bail on Wednesday (15) after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in connection with alleged abuse of power linked to the 2023 Sri Lanka–Israel labour agreement. The Bribery Commission said Nanayakkara was accused of misusing his ministerial position by depriving individuals who had been officially selected for agricultural employment in Israel of their opportunity, instead offering it to a selected group of people. According to the Commission, the former minister’s actions conferred an unlawful advantage to himself and others, while causing wrongful loss…
Watawala Tea has removed its recently released short film titled “Him, Her and Them” following public criticism that it promoted LGBTQI themes. In a statement, the company said the film was intended to portray “the everyday emotions of family life and the balance between strength and sensitivity,” but acknowledged that “it has been interpreted in ways we never intended.” The brand said it regretted any discomfort or concern caused to consumers and announced that the film had been taken down from all its platforms “out of respect for the shared values that unite Sri Lankan families.” Watawala also thanked those…