Ornamental Fish Industry expansion discussed for North & East
A special discussion on the potential and challenges of initiating and sustaining the ornamental fish production industry in the Northern and Eastern Provinces was held under the aegis of Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources, and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandraseker, at…
Fake relative of Mahanayake Thera arrested
A stage actor who had pretended to be a relative of the Mahanayake of the Malwatta Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera, has been arrested. According to reports, the suspect had also pretended to be Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe…
In the Hot Seat: Yevan David on Racing and F1 Dreams
Young Sri Lankan racing professional Yevan David recently made history as he became the first ever Sri-Lankian Formula 3 driver set to race for the AIX Racing team in the upcoming 2026 season. Newswire caught up with Yevan for a…
President slams waste of taxpayer funds over 20-year delay in Building project
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has raised concerns over a building project at the historic Peliyagoda Vidyalankara Pirivena that has remained incomplete for nearly two decades, despite repeated allocations of public funds. Speaking at the “Yelasiya Abiman” 150th anniversary celebration held…
Underworld figure ‘Samaposha’ arrested
A suspect known as ‘Madusankha’, alias ‘Samaposha’, who is believed to be a member of an organized criminal gang, has been arrested by the police. The arrest was carried out by the Colombo North Division Crime Investigation Unit. According to…
Rs. 10 Mn worth of Thick-lipped Trevally fish catch in Chilaw
A large catch of Thick-lipped Trevally fish valued at over Rs. 10 million has been reported from the Udappuwa area in Chillaw. According to reports, with the start of the fishing season, a stock of approximately 15,000 kilos of fish…
No bail again for fake DIG Sister
A 46-year-old woman from Dematagoda, arrested for obstructing police duties and acting aggressively during a traffic law-enforcement incident, has been further remanded until November 10. She was produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court, which issued the extension order. Police said…
20 officials, including judges, removed by the Judicial Services Commission
The Judicial Service Commission has removed twenty officials, including judges, from their duties within the judicial service, it was reported. According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, among those removed are a High Court judge, several District Court judges, and Magistrates. Out…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 301.15, while the selling…
Vatican’s Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher arrives in SL
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, arrived in Sri Lanka today, on an official six-day state visit. According to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher was received by…