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Text and Pic by Priyan de Silva Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) Ranga Dissanayake has questioned whether some promises contained in the National People’s Power (NPP) manifesto, A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life, could be fulfilled even if the government wanted to implement them. Dissanayake raised […]
The corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, and Yoshitha Rajapaksa was set for a pre-trial conference by the Colombo High Court. The case was taken up before the Colombo High Court on Thursday (17), when the accused, […]
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to conduct an investigation and submit a report on whether a statement made by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa at a political rally, in Anuradhapura, on September 12, amounted to contempt of court. Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara, appearing for the Commission to Investigate […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have taken their ‘A Share for Everyone, A Unit for Everyone’ (Samata Kotasak, Samata Ekakayak) initiative to Anuradhapura and Jaffna through investor forums last week, as part of an ongoing islandwide effort to broaden investor participation. The forums were held […]
On 20th August, 2026, as first woman Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Suriname, with residence in Brasilia, Brazil, Ambassador C. A. Chaminda I. Colonne presented her Letters of Credence, to President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons of the Republic of Suriname, at the Presidential Palace, Independence Square, Paramaribo, Suriname. Ambassador […]
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has provided emergency humanitarian supplies worth US$250,641 to Sri Lanka to strengthen disaster preparedness and protect the health and safety of women, girls and pregnant mothers during emergencies. The consignment was handed over to Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the Family Health Bureau by New […]
Defending gold-medal winners India overcame hosts Japan by eight wickets in the fourth quarter-final of the women’s cricket competition at the Asian Games in Nisshin on Friday. India chased down 58 in five overs to comfortably secure their place in the semi-finals. They will now face Bangladesh on September 20. Japan did not exit the […]
The quarter-finals of the Asian Games women’s competition, putting top-notch teams against teams without much experience of playing at the highest level, were expected to be mismatches. It took till the third game – Bangladesh vs China was washed out and Thailand gave Pakistan a fright for a proper one-side affair, though, as Sri Lanka […]
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a record T20 century off 30 balls to set up a crushing 127 run win for India in the third match against Afghanistan and sweep the series 3-0. Left-handed Abhishek’s ton on Thursday was the fastest in a T20 international between full Test-playing nations as he guided India to 221-7 at […]
United States President Donald Trump’s administration has asked lawmakers to clear the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $24.3bn. “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non-NATO ally that is a force for […]
Consecutive thrashings in three days saw England take the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare. Thursday’s victory was just as one-sided as the opener at the Utilita Bowl, which they took by 119 runs; in Cardiff, Harry Brook’s side reached a lacklustre target of 146 with 47 balls to spare, with […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya Districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura […]
Govt. is finalising extradition proceedings against Basil to have him stand trial here in respect of several cases By Norman Palihawadane The process of having former Minister Basil Rajapaksa extradited from the US to Sri Lanka was being finalised, Police Headquarters sources disclosed yesterday. The government has formally sought assistance from the United States government to extradite former […]
By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka’s fuel market is coming under renewed pressure as the escalating West Asian conflict and disruption to key oil-shipping routes push up international crude and refined-fuel prices, with a top Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) official saying the Corporation is closely monitoring developments and the potential impact on domestic fuel costs. A […]
by Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva The evolution of Sri Lanka’s social policy framework represents one of the most compelling, paradoxical, and debated case studies in the global political economy of development. Often celebrated as an exceptional model among developing nations, Sri Lanka achieved human development indicators, such as high adult literacy, elevated life expectancy, […]
The Colombo District Development Committee (CDDC), at a recent meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has stressed the need for a comprehensive public parking plan and proposed multi-storey parking structures to ease severe congestion, exacerbated by the proliferation of commercial establishments in areas, such as Nugegoda. The committee has also discussed the issue […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Tavengwa Mukuhlani as its Deputy Chairperson through November 2027. Mukuhlani, who currently serves as the Chairman of Zimbabwe Cricket and represents the nation on the ICC Board, is set to take over the position from Imran Khwaja, following the latter’s departure. Mukuhlani serves on the ICC Finance and […]
DIMO celebrated DIMO KNIGHTS 2026, recognizing employees whose exceptional dedication, leadership, innovation, and commitment continue to shape the organization’s success. More than an employee recognition event, DIMO KNIGHTS reflects DIMO’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a workplace where people are empowered to thrive, reinforcing the Employee Value Proposition of ‘Making Work Enjoyable and Rewarding’ while bringing […]
Lucy Barnett played a pivotal role in Isle of Man’s run to the Women’s Continental Cup final, finishing the tournament as the leading run-scorer. The 19-year-old beat competitions from Suleeporn Laomi and Nannapt Koncharoenkai of Thailand to the award. She enjoyed an outstanding campaign, registering a century and two fifties across the competition. Barnett began […]
Sonal Dinusha has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2026. This marks Dinusha being crowned with the accolade for the first time in his career. Having played only three Tests for Sri Lanka coming into the ICC World Test Championship series against India, the left-handed batter was the leading run-getter […]
