X-Press Pearl : UN urges X-Press Feeders to honour SL court order
The United Nations Office in Sri Lanka has raised concerns over the Singapore shipping company, X-Press Feeders’ refusal to honour Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court order of US$1B in compensation for the X-Press Pearl disaster. In a statement on ‘X’, the…
SC jails ex-Immigration Chief Harsha Illukpitiya for two years
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Illukpitiya to two years’ imprisonment for contempt of court after he disregarded an interim order relating to the suspension of Sri Lanka’s e-visa process. The case…
Countdown begins to ‘FACETS Sri Lanka 2026’, a new era for the island of gems
Three months and counting until ‘FACETS Sri Lanka 2026’ opens its doors ‘FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 to be the most dynamic edition to date Only three months remain until the grand opening of FACETS Sri Lanka 2026. This will be…
ICC charges ex-Philippine President Duterte with crimes against humanity
Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been charged with three counts of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which alleges that he played a role in the murders of at least 76 people during his…
Sri Lankan veteran actor Nalin Pradeep passes away
Sri Lankan veteran actor Nalin Pradeep Udawela passed away around 5:45 am this morning (23 Sept.). According to reports, he had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. At the time of his passing,…
All CEB staff leave cancelled until further notice
All leave for employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been cancelled with immediate effect until further notice. This was formally communicated in writing by the General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board. On Sunday (21 Sept.), a special…
X-Press Pearl : Singapore firm rejects US$1 Bn Sri Lankan pollution damages
A Singapore shipping company has announced it refuses to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country’s worst case of environmental pollution. In an exclusive interview with AFP on Tuesday (Sep 23), X-Press Feeders chief executive…
Rain expected in several districts today
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today. According to the Department of Meteorology, a few showers may occur in the North-western province. Showers or thundershowers are…
President departs for United States of America
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed the island tonight (22) to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President is scheduled to address the General Assembly at 3.15 p.m. (US time) on Wednesday, September 24. During the…
Police clarification regarding a Fake Letter Circulating on social media
Clarification Regarding a Fake Letter Circulating on social media The Sri Lanka Police wishes to inform the general public that a letter currently circulating on social media, claiming to have been issued under the signature of the Inspector General of…