Sri Lanka briefs diplomats, investors ahead of Economic & Investment Summit 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra yesterday addressed members of the diplomatic community and the business sector at a special briefing organized in collaboration with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Krishan Balendra and senior officials from…
Defamation case: Court orders Ranjan Jayalal to pay Rs. 1 million to Patali
The Colombo District Court yesterday (10) delivered its verdict in the defamation case filed by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka against Ranjan Jayalal, who was the General Secretary of the Ceylon Electricity Workers’ Union at the time. Ranawaka had filed…
Police officer remanded for assaulting lawyer at Mount Lavinia Court
A police constable was remanded until October 13 after allegedly assaulting an Attorney-at-Law within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court this morning (10). The incident reportedly occurred after the lawyer concluded a court appearance and attempted to drive…
Wimal Weerawansa accuses Police of distorting his statement to media
National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and former MP Wimal Weerawansa today (Oct. 10) accused the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit of deliberately altering and releasing only selected portions of the statement he provided yesterday (09) to the media. Weerawansa said…
Three Resplendent Ceylon Properties Honoured in the 2025 Michelin Key Distinctions
The 2025 Michelin Key distinctions have been revealed, recognising the finest hotels across the globe for extraordinary hospitality. Resplendent Ceylon is proud to announce that all three properties have received the following accolades in the South Asia region: Ceylon…
PM Harini to attend 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in China
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to visit China from 12-15 October 2025, to attend the 2025 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. According to the Foreign Ministry, PM Amarasuriya will be attending the event in Beijing, at an invitation extended…
Three Resplendent Ceylon properties honoured in the 2025 Michelin Key distinctions
The 2025 Michelin Key distinctions have been revealed, recognising the finest hotels across the globe for extraordinary hospitality. Resplendent Ceylon is proud to announce that all three properties have received the following accolades in the South Asia region: Ceylon Tea…
Bodies of two missing boys found in Victoria Reservoir
Police report that the bodies of two 13-year-old children from Ankumbura, Kandy, who had been missing, were discovered this morning (10) in the Victoria Reservoir. The two students had gone missing on 08th October while playing near the Mahaweli River….
Bimal’s portfolio change : Deputy Transport Minister gives details
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…
Construction work commences on Rs. 33 Mn Material Recovery Facility
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,…