Navy recovers suspicious parcels on the seas off the southern coast
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered several floating packages suspected to contain narcotics, on the seas off the southern coast. According to the Navy spokesman, an operation is underway to recover the floating sacks. The Navy spokesman added that further…
PM recalls historic 1952 rice rubber pact in meeting with CPPCC
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has engaged in a discussion with the Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Wang Huning, focused on further strengthening the longstanding Sri Lanka–China friendship. During the discussion held in…
BOI FDI figures : IMF issues clarification
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states it has not evaluated the Sri Lanka Board of Investment-reported foreign direct investment data, refuting reports related to figures handed to the IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka. Issuing a clarification, the IMF said…
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne granted bail
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was under remand custody in relation to a disappearance case, has been released on bail by the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court. Ulugetenne was arrested in July in connection with the disappearance of a youth from…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14 Oct), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.40, while the…
CEB unions to suspend TU action
The Ceylon Electricity Board unions have announced that they will suspend their work-to-rule campaign after receiving written confirmations of the verbal agreements reached on their demands. It is reported that the Unions engaged in discussions with the Minister of Power…
Cache of ammunition found near a school
A stockpile of empty bullet casings and live ammunition was discovered today (14) near Mudunegama School, along the Thalawa–Rathmalgahawewa Road. Police stated that the ammunition is used for T-56 type firearms. The stockpile was found by the Tambuttegama Headquarters Police,…
No change in Electricity Prices
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it has decided not to revise electricity tariffs. Addressing the media today, PUCSL Chairman Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal said that the existing tariff will remain for the next three months,…
Court dismisses Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by former minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking to prevent his arrest by the Bribery Commission. The anticipatory bail was dismissed by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today. During court…
Over 62,000 tourist arrivals in first 12 days of October
Sri Lanka has reported 62,741 tourist arrivals in the first 12 days of October 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). SLTDA data shows that 38,475 tourists arrived from 1st to 7th October and 24,266 tourists arrived…