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“They must foster the abiding values of freedom of thought and expression, respect and tolerance for viewpoint difference …” Address recently delivered by Professor Savitri Goonesekere, former Vice-Chancellor and emeritus Professor of Law of the university of Colombo, at the establishment of the Prof. G.L. Peiris Trust for Legal Education and Research. Thank you, Professor […]
By Ifham Nizam A USD 57.4 million investment package is set to reshape the economics of electricity for small and medium-sized businesses, while creating a stronger platform for private investment in rooftop solar and other distributed renewable-energy projects. The financing package—comprising a USD 35 million concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a EUR […]
Friday 9th October, 2026 Some crucial problems have remained intractable in the public sector because a chronic lack of inter-institutional cooperation has stood in the way of tackling them. The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has recently addressed one such issue. While examining the affairs of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), the Coconut Research Institute, […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the […]
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) yesterday accused the government of seeking to use the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) to suppress popular political activity, claiming that some of its provisions were more repressive than those of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). FSP Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda told a media briefing, […]
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was yesterday remanded until 13 October after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following her arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Shiranthi, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested at her residence on Poorwarama Road, Kirulapone, after CIABOC officers recorded a statement […]
by Professor Ranjith Bandara Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Colombo My life has been closely connected with Sri Lanka’s state university system for more than four decades. Its doors opened to me first as a student and later as an academic. The system gave me knowledge, opportunities and a life. Therefore, when I speak […]
ATF Under-16 Colombo Week 1 Tennis Sri Lanka’s junior players delivered a series of impressive performances on Wednesday, with the girls claiming all four semi-final places at the ATF Under-16 Colombo 2026 Week 1 tournament, held at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts. Methuli Naotunne led the charge with a notable quarter-final win over […]
By Hiran H. Senewiratne The CSE yesterday kicked off on a positive note due to a World Bank forecast that Sri Lanka could achieve 4.4 percent economic growth this year but later lost momentum due to weak investor participation. Amid those developments both indices moved upwards. The All Share Price Index went up by 132 […]
Former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was produced before the Hulftsdorp court, after being arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and produce
The U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning, 7 October 2026 for replenishment purposes. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. The 127.7-metre-long platform is a Littoral Combat Ship commanded by Commander BM Wanier. Commissioned on 16 February 2019, […]
Smriti Mandhana has been named India’s all-format women’s captain on the same day Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role after nearly a decade since she first took over. Mandhana – vice-captain to Harmanpreet for much of this period – has previously led India in four ODIs and 18 T20Is, apart from captaining Maharashtra in […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word, saying a failed agreement to publicly explain his omission against Norway drove him out of the camp, but insisting he remained available after any punishment. In a lengthy statement, the 41-year-old gave his account of the dispute that prompted his departure from […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, […]
Govt. tells fuel distributors to maintain stocks to ensure uninterrupted supplies by Saman Indrajith and Norman Palihawadane The government had instructed private fuel distributors to maintain minimum stocks and ensure uninterrupted supplies to the market, Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament yesterday (06). Karunathilaka said the Ministry of Energy Secretary had notified the relevant companies […]
by Prof. C. A. Saliya Something extraordinary happened in September 2026. The very people who have spent the last decade pouring tens of billions of dollars into building artificial intelligence, the visionaries, the investors, the CEOs, suddenly started telling the world to hit the brakes. It’s a bit like the captain of a speeding train […]
by Prof Ranjith Bandara, PhD (Qld) Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Colombo The Department of Census and Statistics (CS Department) reports that Sri Lanka’s real GDP grew by 4.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 5.1 per cent in the first quarter. Although the economy continued to grow, the reported […]
33RD SINGER – MCA Super PREMIER LEAGUE Hayley’s Group ‘A’, HNB ‘A’ and CDB registered wins by defeating Colombo Aces, Fairfirst Insurance and SLC Youth in the matches of the Mercantile Cricket Association’s Super Premier League cricket tournament on Sunday (04). The MCA Super Premier League is sponsored by Singer Sri Lanka for the 33rd […]
Policy approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 08.06.2026 to establish the Upper Hydro Catchment Areas Management Authority for identification and execution of a formal and long – lasting remedy to secure the central hills including the upper hydro catchment areas enabling them to sustain amidst extreme weather conditions […]
With the objective of securing the traditional livelihood and the eco system of the indigenous community, it has been recognized the necessity of introducing a formal regulation methodology to secure their engagement in livelihood activities by being more sensitive to the existing laws. Thereby, the Fauna and Flora (regularizing) regulations under the Fauna and Flora […]
