A total of 7,979 non-commissioned officers of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted in celebration of the Army’s 76th anniversary, the Army Media Spokesperson said.
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Minister Bimal Ratnayake was not stripped of his portpolio of Port and Civil Aviation but the portfolios were only reshuffled to reach the targets of the government more efficently, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha said today.
ITAK MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam who hailed the decision by the President for taking away the portfolio of Ports from Bimal Ratnayake, asked whether this decision was made because of the container clearance scam.
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena has shot down claims by MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam that the portfolios of Ports and Civil Aviation had been removed from Minister Bimal Rathnayake, likely due to allegations linked to the “323 container controversy”. Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena explained that the ministerial portfolio of Minister Rathnayake was amended during the Cabinet reshuffle today, simply due to the Urban Development Ministry being brought under the purview of the Transport Ministry. Revealing the government’s plan to establish several multi-modal transport centers across the country, he stated that urban development is intrinsically linked to the success of these…
Construction work on a new Material Recovery Facility in the Wariyapola area commenced yesterday (09), under the “Clean Sri Lanka” National Programme as part of the government’s measures to formalize waste management across the country. According to the President’s Office, the new facility, which will be established on land belonging to the Wariyapola Pradeshiya Sabha, is estimated to cost Rs. 33 million. Its primary objective is to systematically collect, sort and direct non-degradable waste such as plastic, polythene and other solid materials for recycling. Implemented under the joint financial framework of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat and the Ministry of…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 302.60/68 to the US dollar on Friday, stronger from 302.75/83 the previous day, while bond yields recovered at close, dealers said. A bond maturing on 15.03.2028 closed at 9.10/20 percent, from 9.11/15 percent. A bond maturing on 15.09.2029 closed at 9.67/72 percent. A bond maturing on 15.05.2030 closed at 9.77/80 percent. A bond maturing on 15.03.2031 closed at 10.08/12 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 closed at 10.50/60 percent, from 10.48/60 percent. (Colombo/Oct10/2025)
The Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit has recorded a statement from former Parliamentarian and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa regarding comments he made about an ongoing investigation. Police said the inquiry relates to remarks made by Weerawansa concerning the arrest of an individual known as Beliatte Sana, also identified as Puwakdandawa Sana. In his statement, Weerawansa said he had never met the suspect nor known him as a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna. He told police that his earlier comments about drug trafficking and state involvement referred to the general situation in the country, not to this…
It has been evidenced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe did not invoke the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court to challenge his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) within the one-month period prescribed under the Constitution.
The second Mass Wedding Ceremony under the “Mawaddatha wa Rahmah” (Affection and Mercy) initiative, launched by Leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) MP Rishad Bathiudeen, was successfully held in Vavuniya on Tuesday (07). According to MP Bathiudeen’s Media Office, the event, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, brought together 20 Buddhist, Catholic, and Hindu couples in a collective wedding ceremony that celebrated harmony, compassion, and unity among Sri Lanka’s diverse communities. Each couple was also presented with a cash grant to help them begin their new lives. The program was funded by Sheikh Mahmoud Fateh Abdullah…
Officers from the Coast Conservation Department this morning (Oct. 10) demolished unauthorized structures that had been built along the Unawatuna beach in Galle. The operation briefly turned tense, prompting police officers to be deployed to maintain order. The demolitions were carried out under police protection and were continuing at the site at the time of reporting. (Newswire) The post Unauthorized coastal structures demolished in Unawatuna appeared first on Newswire.
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, says certain laws from the Western world are entirely incompatible with Sri Lanka when implementing the proposed legislation concerning the punishment of children. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith made these remarks while attending the Divine Jubilee Mass organized by alumni and staff of St. John’s Baptist College, Nugegoda, in celebration of its 150th anniversary. The Archbishop emphasized that children should be guided onto the correct path through discipline, and that not all laws from the Western world should be adopted into Sri Lanka’s education system. “This creates a rift between children and parents.…
Sri Lanka welcomes the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the region. Having experienced the profound suffering and devastation caused by conflict in the past, Sri Lanka deeply understands the importance and true value of peace. Sri Lanka hopes this important step will pave the way for long-lasting peace in Gaza. Sri Lanka commends the significant efforts led by the President of the United States of America, and mediated by the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye…
Members of the Constitutional Council (CC) cannot be summoned before the Privilege Commitee as it is a body independent of Parliament, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told the House today.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Friday, as positive sentiment in the market continued, brokers said. “There’s a couple of reasons for this; one is that with the low interest rates limiting alternative investments there is new money coming in to the market,” Ranjan Ranatunga, Assistant Vice President – Research at First Capital said. “And then of course sentiment is getting better with the IMF announcement.” The All Share Price Index closed up 0.65 percent, or 143.98 points, at 22,318.72; while the S&P SL20 closed up 1.17 percent, or 71.95 points, at 6,234.33. Turnover was 8.45…
Serendib Flour Mills Pvt Ltd, under the commitment to nourish lives and empower communities, joined hands with the Rehabilitation Hospital, Digana to celebrate ‘World Children’s Day’ with children of special needs. Serendib Flour Mills, believes every child deserves to feel valued, celebrated, and supported. On World Children’s Day the company was privileged to honour the children’s courage and joy, contribute to their journey sharing in the happiness together with their families. The celebration, held at the Kengalle Maha Vidyalaya Auditorium, was a heartfelt occasion dedicated to recognizing the resilience, creativity, and talents of children who receive treatment at the hospital.…
The U.S. imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran’s oil and petrochemicals trade, the administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of a five-year-old child who drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in the Nugegoda area.
The Defence Ministry and Police have stepped up operations to arrest and take action against over 50,000 tri-forces members, including officers, who have left the service or are absent without official leave (AWOL), the Daily Mirror learns.
Photo courtesy of Pelago A recent initiative to inspire inclusive tourism in Sri Lanka – one that seeks to ensure safe tourism experiences and employment opportunities for LGBTIQ people – has been met with a fierce backlash. Social media fury and online campaigns accuse it of “promoting homosexuality,” revealing how easily inclusion can be misunderstood as a threat. But beneath this noise lies a deeper question: what does it mean to be a welcoming nation in the 21st century? For a country whose identity has long been intertwined with warmth, hospitality and coexistence, this controversy feels painfully misplaced. The impulse…
In what would be a real twist in the tale, discussions in Parliament yesterday (09) revealed that the main conspirator behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks has been identified prompting victims of the carnage to demand proper action instead of mere media shows.