BYD court case in Sri Lanka : New update
The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeals that a special expert committee report on the motor capacity of BYD vehicles, which were detained by Sri Lanka Customs and later released on bank guarantees, will be available within the…
Next Generation Leadership: Mithila Wegapitiya Appointed Vice Chairman of LAUGFS Holdings
Mithila Wegapitiya – Vice Chairman, LAUGFS Holdings Ltd. LAUGFS Holdings Ltd. has announced the appointment of Mithila Wegapitiya as its new Vice Chairman, following the resignation of co-founder Thilak de Silva. This leadership change comes in the wake of a…
Sri Lanka records 4.9% GDP growth in Q2 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. GDP at constant 2015 prices rose to Rs. 2,883 billion, up from Rs. 2,749 billion in the…
Today’s News Digest – September 15
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Sampath Manamperi to surrender,…
Pakistan to withdraw from Asia Cup ?
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has demanded the “immediate removal” of match referee Andy Pycroft after a controversy erupted over players from India and Pakistan not shaking hands during their Asia Cup clash in Dubai. Naqvi, who also heads…
Young woman remanded for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall
The young woman accused of defacing the Sigiriya Mirror Wall has been remanded until September 26 by Dambulla Magistrate Nilantha Wimalaratne. A group of workers from a factory in Avissawella had visited Sigiriya on Sunday (Sept 14) during which the…
Sampath Manamperi to surrender, Court orders security
Former local government member Sampath Manamperi is prepared to surrender to court, his attorneys informed the Court of Appeal today. Manamperi, a former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna member, is wanted in connection with the possession of chemicals used in the…
“I’m even afraid to answer a call of nature — they might arrest me for environmental pollution” – SJB’s Mahesh Senanayake
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Group of teachers stage silent protest at Education Ministry
A group of teachers from national schools who arrived at the Ministry of Education this morning engaged in a silent protest inside the ministry premises. The teachers visited the ministry due to unresolved issues regarding the admission of their children…
Uva Governor thanks Muslim community for support after Ella bus tragedy
Governor of Uva Province, Kapila Jayasekara, has expressed his appreciation for the support provided by the Muslim community following the tragic bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya road that claimed the lives of fifteen individuals. Following the accident, Muslim religious leaders…