Two individuals have sustained serious injuries following an explosion reported in Kilinochchi today. According to the Police, the explosion was reported in the Thattuvan Kottai area in Kilinochchi. It is reported that a buried explosive had detonated while the individuals were engaged in excavation work at an abandoned house. The injured individuals have been admitted to the Kilinochchi District Hospital. The Kilinochchi Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire) The post Two injured in explosion in Kilinochchi appeared first on Newswire.
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An Argentinian man showed up to his own funeral, leaving mourners bewildered as to whose body they were burying.
A protest march was held in Mannar today against the government’s decision to continue with the proposed wind power project in Mannar Island. Carrying slogans and shouting chants, the protesters called on the authorities to refrain from destroying the Mannar Island under the pretext of development. The protest march culminated with a large-scale protest being held in Mannar Town. Several Tamil politicians and civil groups yesterday announced that a hartal will be held in Mannar Town today, in opposition to the proposed wind power project in Mannar and in condemnation of the recent police assault on civilians. Sunday (28) marked…
Despite the government’s rhetoric, the country’s investment climate remains constrained, and investors report that doing business remains difficult, frequently citing concerns about project reversals, regulatory shifts, slow decision-making, and inadequate support for established businesses, according to the U.S. Department of State.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that the aim of the government is to establish an independent and efficient public service that properly serves the people. The Prime Minister invited newly appointed officers to come forward in developing the nation through a dedicated and efficient public service. “Today, public officers have been given the opportunity to act independently. None of our government representatives interfere in the public service. However, we have received reports of certain officials misusing this independence. It was because fraud, corruption, and injustice had spread alarmingly throughout the country that the people elected this government. Therefore, any form…
At least four people have been killed and eight others injured after a gunman drove a vehicle into a Michigan church, opened fire and set the building ablaze, police say.
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Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe visited New Delhi from 24–26 September, during which he participated in the World Food India 2025 summit. According to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Minister Samarasinghe was accompanied by Secretary to the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, K.A. Vimalenthirarajah. In the course of his engagements, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe held meetings with the Minister of Food Processing Industries of India, Shri Chirag Paswan and the Minister of State for Cooperation, Shri Murlidhar Mohol. These discussions covered a wide spectrum of issues, including strengthening bilateral…
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has made available to the public the “Sri Lanka Socio-Economic Data- 2025”, which is the annually published data folder of the bank. According to the CBSL, the current data folder is the 48th volume of the series. This easy-to-carry booklet contains information categorised under 14 topics, namely, Country Profile; Key Economic Indicators; Country Comparisons; Socio-Economic Conditions; Human Resources; National Accounts; Agriculture; Industry; Economic and Social Infrastructure; Prices and Wages; External Trade and Tourism; External Finance; Government Finance; and Money, Banking and Finance. As the data folder presents a wide range of socio-economic data…
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested earlier today (29), has been granted bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. MP Ramanathan Archchuna was released on two sureties of Rs. 01 million each, after he was produced in court today. Commenting on his arrest, a senior Police official said the Jaffna MP had been taken into custody under four charges. Speaking to the media, the Police official said MP Archchuna was arrested in connection with the incident of allegedly disturbing Police duty by forcibly parking his vehicle in front of the Fort Railway Station during a protest on 22 September. …
Photo courtesy of Save the Children In my previous article Why Sri Lankans and Muslims Cannot Be Antisemitic I detailed why Sri Lankans or Muslims can’t be antisemitic. This article examines how Hamasphobia is being constructed both globally and locally to deny Palestinians their right to self-determination, fuel anti-Palestinian racism and justify the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Moreover, pro-Zionist groups advocating for this genocide have deliberately targeted Muslims in Sri Lanka for their stance on Palestine. Against this backdrop, it becomes essential to engage in a discussion about Hamas and broader Palestinian resistance movements. Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza.…
The bodies of three individuals have been recovered from the earth mound that collapsed in Mawanella today (29). A group of workers building a wall in the Manikkawa area was trapped after the earth mound collapsed on them this morning. Rescue operations were immediately launched, after which the bodies of all three workers were found. (Newswire) The post Bodies of workers retrieved from Mawanella earth mound collapse appeared first on Newswire.
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Sept), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.86 to Rs. 298.76, while the selling rate has increased from Rs. 306.11 to Rs. 306.29. The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against a basket of foreign currencies, including Gulf currencies. (Newswire) The post Today’s CBSL official exchange rates appeared first on Newswire.
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake has refuted claims that he had served in the legal team of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), it was reported. According to the Island newspaper, Ranga Dissanayake alleged that a deliberate attempt was being made to derail critically important investigations undertaken by the Commission. Ranga Dissanayake further said that he served as a lawyer from 2000 to 2004 before joining the judiciary in October 2004, clarifying that he has never been involved with any JVP set-up. “There is absolutely no basis for…
Chairman of the Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited, Amal Attanayake, says Thriposha production in Sri Lanka has been temporarily suspended since the 21st of September. According to News First, the Sri Lanka Thriposha Company has announced that the suspension was due to the unavailability of maize required for production. Despite Cabinet approval having previously been granted to import 18,000 metric tons of maize for Thriposha production, the Controller General of Imports and Exports had presented amendments to the approval. Amal Attanayake revealed that the maize importation has been halted until the new Cabinet paper, inclusive of those amendments, is presented to…
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested by the Fort Police after arriving to provide a statement today (29). According to the Police, MP Archchuna has been arrested for allegedly disturbing Police duty by forcibly parking his vehicle in front of the Fort Railway Station during a protest on 22 September. At the time, MP Archchuna had scolded police officers on duty, saying, “You are talking like an idiot”, before driving off. (Newswire) “Am I supposed to park the vehicle on your head if I don’t park here? You’re speaking like an idiot,” MP Archchuna Ramanathan was caught on…
Tang Renjian, former minister of agriculture and rural affairs, has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for bribery, a court in Changchun, Jilin province, announced on Sunday. Tang has also been deprived of political rights for life, with confiscation of all of his personal assets. His illicit gains and related interests have been ordered to be turned over to the State treasury, according to the ruling made by the Changchun Intermediate People’s Court. In China, suspended death sentence is typically commuted to life in prison if the criminal commits no new offenses during the two-year probation period. The…
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the National AI Expo and Conference is set to become a regular fixture in Sri Lanka’s technology event calendar, underscoring the government’s commitment to building a robust digital economy. Speaking at the inaugural event in Colombo, organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-Mobitel, the Prime Minister said Sri Lanka’s goals were “ambitious but essential.” By 2030, Sri Lanka aims to grow its digital economy to USD 15 billion — equivalent to 12% of GDP — with USD 5 billion in digital exports and a workforce of 200,000 skilled professionals, Prime Minister Amarasuriya said.…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government, met the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo today (29). The following is the 18-point joint statement issued by Sri Lanka and Japan on the meeting; The Prime Minister of Japan, ISHIBA Shigeru, met with the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, in Tokyo during his Official Visit to Japan from September 27 to 30, 2025. Recalling the long-standing friendly relations between Japan and Sri Lanka, both sides reaffirmed their…
The Sri Lanka Police has called for applications from qualified medical professionals in both the public service and the private sector to fill 25 vacancies in the Police Medical Service Division. According to the Police, the applications have been opened, as announced in the Government Gazette No. 2456 dated 26th September 2025. Accordingly, applications are called for the following positions: Consultant Surgeon – 01 Post Consultant Physician – 01 Post Consultant Radiologist – 01 Post Consultant Clinical Nutritionist – 01 Post Consultant Anaesthesiologist – 01 Post Medical Officers – 16 Posts Dentists – 04 Posts Qualified and interested applicants are…