Several government online services hosted on the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) have been temporarily disrupted due to a technical issue, the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said Monday. The affected systems include the Birth, Marriage and Death (BMD) Certificate System of the Registrar General’s Department, the e-Revenue License System (eRL 2.0) of the Provincial Departments of Motor Traffic (except the Western Province), the Police Clearance System, the Country of Origin Certificate Issuance System of the Department of Commerce, and the Pension System of the Department of Pensions. Websites and services of the Department of Meteorology, Registrar of Companies, and…
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ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s key government online services including some payment and police clearance systems have been hit by disruption in Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), the state-owned Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said. “Due to a disruption in the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), several online services managed by various government organizations have been temporarily affected,” the ICTA said in a statement. These include the Birth, Marriage, and Death (BMD) Certificate System of the Registrar General’s Department, the e-Revenue License System (eRL 2.0) of the Provincial Departments of Motor Traffic (except the Western Province), the Police Clearance System of the Department…
The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia commenced in Colombo today (13), with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, being elected as chairman. He will serve in this capacity for a period of one year. The three-day session, which will continue until the 15th, marks a significant event for Sri Lanka as host nation. It is attended by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Dr Katerina Böhm, health ministers from eight member states, ambassadors from two nations, and other WHO experts. The meeting will focus…
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-central, Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in the districts of Matara, Hambantota, Gampaha, Mannar, and Vavuniya today. According to the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 16 districts and amber alerts to 09 districts. The public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by lightning activity. (Newswire) The post Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 16 districts appeared first on Newswire.
Hamas has released seven Israeli captives into the custody of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as the hotly anticipated first phase of a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza unfolds. Cheers broke out in Israel, where tens of thousands of people had gathered to watch public screenings of the handovers on Monday, as television channels announced that the captives were with the ICRC. Officials involved in the operation confirmed that the seven captives were now in the custody of the Red Cross, the Reuters news agency reported. There was no immediate information on their condition.…
The Police Constable, who was remanded over allegedly assaulting a lawyer within the Mount Lavinia court premises, received a grand welcome after being granted bail over the incident today. The Police Constable was released on two sureties of Rs. 200,000 each after being produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s court today. He was arrested and remanded over allegedly assaulting a lawyer during a dispute over moving a vehicle within the Mount Lavinia court premises on Friday (10). Upon being released on bail, the Police Constable received a grand welcome, with many surrounding his vehicle, yelling congratulations and later carrying him…
Photo courtesy of SCMP Sri Lanka has long depended on the remittances of its citizens abroad. These flows sustain households, stabilise the balance of payments and provide resilience in times of crisis. Yet while economic remittances are celebrated, their democratic equivalent remains untapped. Just as money sent home strengthens livelihoods “democratic remittances”, meaning the participation of migrants in elections, could substantially strengthen Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions, reinforce their legitimacy and foster greater political accountability. Across South Asia, the disenfranchisement of vast numbers of absent citizens is being challenged more assertively than ever. In Bangladesh, the upheaval of 2024 placed diaspora…
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 Oct), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 299.45 to Rs. 299.40, while the selling rate has reduced from Rs. 304.95 to Rs. 304.90. According to NDB Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have reduced from Rs. 299.45 to Rs. 299.22 and from Rs. 305.95 to Rs. 305.81, respectively. People’s Bank reports that the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.22 to…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Laugfs Gas said it was halting operations of a unit in Dubai pending a compliance review, and it did not knowingly trade in sanctioned products, after it was listed by the US for trading in Iran petrochemicals. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control, designated Slogal Energy DMCC, for allegedly buying and selling Iranian origin gas to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. “SLOGAL Energy DMCC has never knowingly engaged in, or facilitated, any trade involving sanctioned entities or products of sanctioned origin,” publicly listed Laugfs Gas said in a stock exchange filing. “All its commercial transactions…
A 56-year-old man has died after a toilet pit exploded at his residence in Pilana, Nagashandiya, within the Habaraduwa Police Division. Police said the incident occurred last evening (12) when the victim reportedly attempted to extract gas from the pit by adding carbide. The pit exploded during the process, causing severe injuries. Residents rushed the man to the Galle National Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on admission. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Pilana, Wanchawala. The Habaraduwa Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire) The post 56-year-old man dies in toilet pit explosion appeared first on Newswire.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 302.57/63 to the US dollar on Monday, from 302.60/68 the previous day, while bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. An issue of 181,000 million rupees Treasury Bonds was ongoing. A bond maturing on 15.03.2028 was quoted flat at 9.10/20 percent. A bond maturing on 15.09.2029 was quoted at 9.75/85 percent, up from 9.67/72 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 was quoted at 9.65/75 percent. A bond maturing on 01.07.2030 was quoted at 9.75/80 percent. A bond maturing on 15.03.2031 was quoted at 10.05/20 percent, from 10.08/12 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032…
Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters Inspector H.T.M. Thushara has been immediately transferred to general duties in the Medical Services Division, Police said. The transfer follows an incident on Friday at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court involving a lawyer and a Police officer. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said an inquiry is underway to identify those responsible and that action will be taken based on its findings. Mount Lavinia Police had also launched an investigation into the conduct of the lawyer involved in the altercation. The inquiry also investigated allegations that another senior lawyer, who accompanied the assaulted lawyer, verbally threatened and…
MP Harsha de Silva criticizing reported government attempts to change the logo and colour scheme of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service, called the move unnecessary. Speaking to media, De Silva said that following discussions with TATA Group Chairperson Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Sri Lanka is expected to receive approximately 150 more ambulances for the service. “1990 Suwa Seriya is a well-recognized and widely accepted brand. Making changes to it makes no sense,” he said, commenting on reports that the government had instructed alterations to the free ambulance service’s visual identity. “They seem to think this service belongs to me, which is…
ECONOMYNEXT – The Reserve Bank of India’s recent regulatory reforms are positive for the country’s financial sector, Fitch Ratings has said. “Package of 21 reforms will be broadly positive for the country’s financial sector, with an improved regulatory framework likely to strengthen the bank operating environment.” The full statement is reproduced below: Indian Banks to Strengthen Resilience Under Central Bank Reforms Fitch Ratings-Hong Kong/Mumbai-12 October 2025: Fitch Ratings believes the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent package of 21 reforms will be broadly positive for the country’s financial sector, with an improved regulatory framework likely to strengthen the bank operating…
A 34-year-old man died Sunday after being injured in a stabbing incident in Kudalgamuwa involving his brother, Police said. The victim was reportedly consuming alcohol with a group of friends at his residence when an argument broke out with his brother. Police said the suspect attacked the victim with a sword during the altercation. The man died upon admission to the Kurunegala Hospital. Police have arrested the suspect, while further investigations are underway . (Newswire) The post Man dies in stabbing incident appeared first on Newswire.
Former Minister and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has been informed by the Tangalle Police to appear again today (12) to provide a statement. However, Weerawansa told media that he had notified the police of his inability to appear today and would do so on another date. Meanwhile, the former minister said he will file a complaint with the National Police Commission and pursue legal action over the alleged distortion and public dissemination of the statement he had earlier given to the Tangalle Crimes Division regarding the political affiliations of an individual known as “Sanā from Puwakdanda.” (Newswire)…
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North- western provinces and in Mannar district. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other areas after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva provinces during the morning. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds…
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The Police today issued a statement denying reports that Senior Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake had spoken to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) following the altercation at the Mount Lavinia Court premises. The post Court incident : Police issue new statement appeared first on Newswire.