No bail for Mahindananda & Nalin Fernando
The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has rejected bail applications submitted by former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to prison in connection with the Carrom Board case. The bail requests were filed on the…
Kotahena shooting : More details revealed (CCTV)
The individual killed in the shooting reported in Kotahena yesterday (07) has been identified as a 41-year-old man from the area. According to CCTV footage of the incident, the victim, who was walking on the road, was shot by gunmen…
Ali Sabry hails NPP government for continuing IMF reform path
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Finance Ali Sabry has praised the National People’s Power (NPP) Government for staying on course with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) parameters in the Budget 2026. Issuing a statement, former MP Ali Sabry said…
Sri Lankan rescued from drowning in Negombo
A 56-year-old Sri Lankan was saved from drowning while bathing in the seas off the Ethukala beach in Negombo. According to the Police, the man had suddenly been swept away by a strong wave while bathing last evening (07). He…
Court fines state official for obstructing Sri Lanka’s first cable car project
The Court of Appeal has issued a writ order against the Gampola Divisional Secretary, preventing any unauthorized interference or obstruction in the operations of Sri Lanka’s first cable car project, currently under construction in the Ambuluwawa area. The court yesterday…
Weather today: Showers expected in most parts of the country
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 November 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in…
Shooting incident reported in Kotahena
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kotahena area of Colombo. Police said the incident took place at the 16th Lane in Kotahena. One person has reportedly been injured in the incident. The post Shooting incident reported in Kotahena…
What are the revenue proposals in Budget 2026?
The government has made 09 key revenue proposals in the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year. Addressing the Parliament today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake outlined the following revenue proposals; Imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Social Security Contribution…
Pradeep Nilanga Dela re-elected Diyawadana Nilame
Pradeep Nilanga Dela has been elected for a third term as the 19th Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, securing 195 votes in the official election held today (07). He will continue to serve in this prestigious role, as…
Budget 2026 : Rs. 11 Bn required to settle EPF, ETF arrears of 10 SOEs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that Rs. 11,000 million is required to settle the outstanding arrears of statutory allowances, such as the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), Gratuity allowances and taxes of 10 state institutions. The institutions…