President not informed about appointment of Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket

A conflict has arisen between Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe as President Ranil Wickremesinghe was not notified about the decision to appoint an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) or the composition of its members.



U.S. court grants Sri Lanka’s request for 6-month halt in Hamilton Reserve Bank lawsuit

The United States District Court has granted Sri Lanka’s request for a six-month halt on Hamilton Reserve Bank’s (HRB) lawsuit against the country, US media reports said.



Sri Lanka President Meets Asian Games Gold Medalist Tharushi Karunarathna

Tharushi Karunarathna, a distinguished student-athlete in Sri Lanka, who recently clinched a gold medal in the women’s 800m event at the esteemed Asian Games, was granted the honor of an audience with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the illustrious Presidential Palace in Kandy on Sunday morning (November 05).



Sports Minister appoints Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a seven-member Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), chaired by former Sri Lankan Cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga.



11 Sri Lankans who were stranded in Gaza Strip return Sri Lanka

The 11 Sri Lankans who crossed to Egypt from the Gaza Strip arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (November 05) onboard a flight from Doha in Qatar.



Minister directs to handover Viharamahadevi Park’s administration to Colombo Municipal Council

The Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga has directed the Urban Development Authority (UDA) to transfer the administration of the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo 07, to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).



Free education only nominal today: Dr. Harini

The free education policy introduced by C.W.W. Kannangara after a long struggle is only nominal today as the access to quality education is decided while based on the economic power of the people which is against the principles of free education, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said on Saturday (November 04).



Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva resigns

Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Mohan de Silva has tendered his resignation.



Litro gas prices increased from tonight (November 04)

Litro Gas Lanka has increased the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (November 04).



Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister informs Sri Lanka Cricket officials to resign

Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has called for the immediate resignation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), threatening drastic action if they do not.



Sri Lankan man suspected of being held hostage by Hamas dies

The Sri Lankan man, who was believed to have been taken hostage by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Palestine, is confirmed dead, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tel Aviv said.



C.D. Wickramaratne granted another service extension as Inspector General of Police

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has been granted another three weeks service extension by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka Police confirmed.



Sri Lanka plans to establish a Social Intelligence Unit to protect students from drugs

The Sri Lanka government initiated measures to establish a Social Intelligence Unit to ensure the protection and social security of the young generation through the creativity of the students and this would facilitate the students to rid themselves from the drug menace.



Sri Lanka President appointed 10-member commission to review and amend election laws

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a gazette notification, appointing a 10-member commission of inquiry headed by retired Chief Justice Priyasath Dep to examine all existing election laws and regulations and recommend suitable amendments.



Special commodity levy on sugar increased

The Special Commodity Levy imposed on imported sugar has been increased from 25 cents to Rs. 50 per kilogram by the Ministry of Finance.



Licenses of five liquor companies suspended

The Excise Department has suspended licenses of five liquor manufacturing companies due to their failure to pay taxes on time.