Exhibition & peaceful gathering held to mark 35 years since the forced expulsion of Muslims by the LTTE
An exhibition and mural painting by Tamil and Muslim women from the North and East was held in Jaffna on Friday (31), to mark 35 years since the forced expulsion of Muslims from the North by the LTTE. The exhibition,…
No price change in Laugfs Gas for November
Laugfs Gas Director Dr. Niroshan J. Peiris says there will be no price revision for Laugfs Gas in November, according to the company’s monthly price review. The current price of a 12.5 kg cylinder remains at Rs. 4,100, while a…
No free polythene shopping bags from today
The gazette notification requiring shops to charge for handled polythene bags comes into effect today (November 1). Accordingly, retailers must charge customers for such shopping bags when selling goods. The move aims to reduce polythene use and its harmful impact…
Weather today: showers expected in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 November 2025 Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara district after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather…
New Fuel Prices announced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (October 31). According to the CPC: Petrol 92 Octane price will be reduced by Rs. 5 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs….
Friendly badminton game between Sri Lankan Minister & Chinese Ambassador
The Ambassador Cup 2025 International University Badminton Championship commenced today at the University of Colombo Indoor Stadium, with a friendly exhibition match between Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha and Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong marking the ceremonial opening. The match,…
Kurunthur dispute: Buddhist monk exposes Archaeology Department Irregularities
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam says the Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thero, has exposed serious irregularities within the Department of Archaeology related to the Kurunthur Malai land dispute. In a statement,…
India to provide training for Sri Lankan teachers – PM Harini
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says India is working to provide necessary training for Sri Lankan teachers, while the upcoming education reforms will create new opportunities for creative educators. She made…
CID briefs court on lawyer and five actresses connected to Padme
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today that a female lawyer and five actresses are under investigation over their links to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme. CID officers said attorney Thamara Kumari Abeyrathne, arrested for allegedly…
Rise in CCPI Overall Rate of Inflation in October 2025
The Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 2.1% in October 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase compared to the…