President assures constitution will be amended and new electoral system introduced

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that a Constitutional Amendment and a new electoral system will be introduced as promised to the people.



STF arrests man with explosives in Mirigama

A 39-year-old man has been arrested by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) with explosive materials during a raid in Mirigama.



Crocodile drags a dead body along the Diyawanna Oya

By-standers were left in shock when a crocodile was seen dragging a corpse along the Diyawanna Oya in Kimbulawala in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.



Prime Minister to meet teachers and discuss salary anomalies

Plans have been made to hold a discussion tomorrow between the Prime Minister and teachers and principals trade unions, pertaining to teachers and principal’s salary anomalies.



Record numbers of officers & other ranks promoted on Army Day

In a historic move, the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army aka the Army Day (10 October) granted 567 Officers and 10,368 Other Ranks a promotion with the approval of the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa



Overall financial compliance during Yahaplana time showed progress – COPA

Parliamentary committee tasked with probing managerial efficiency and financial discipline of the Government – COPA (Committee on Public Accounts) says that overall financial and performance compliance average of government institutions during the Yahapalana period had a steady progress.



Chinese company contradicts stories on harmful bacteria in its organic fertilizer

In response to controversy surrounding organic fertilizer samples imported from China, the Chinese embassy in Colombo said both the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan authorities should cooperate on the principles of respecting science and facts…



Sri Lanka to roll out Pfizer vaccine as third dose for people aged above 20

Sri Lanka is planning to roll out Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines as the third dose for people above 20 years of age, according to the State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals.



Prices of imported milk powder increased

The prices of imported powdered milk will be increased with effect from today (October 09), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association announced.



Sri Lanka projected to grow by 3.3% amidst uncertainties – World Bank

Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to grow by 3.3 percent in 2021, but the medium-term outlook is clouded by pre-existing macroeconomic weaknesses and the economic scarring from the COVID-19 pandemic.



Milk powder, wheat flour, LP gas and cement excluded from list of specified goods

Milk powder, wheat flour, LP gas and cement have been excluded from the list of ‘specified goods’ through Extraordinary Gazette notifications.



Sri Lanka Government Forms Panel to Study Digital Banking, Blockchain for Attracting Investment

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved the formation of a committee that will study the rules and regulations governing digital banking, blockchain and crypto mining in other nations, as well as methods to prevent money laundering.



Inter-provincial travel ban further extended

The inter-provincial travel restrictions have been extended until October 21, the President’s Media Division said.



Gazette on essential item prices this afternoon

State Minister of Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna says a special Gazette Notification will be issued this afternoon pertaining to the revised prices of essential commodities after the control price was lifted.



Milk powder importers announce revised prices

The Milk Powder Importers Association announced the revised prices of milk powder after the government decided to remove the price controls on four essential items.



225 Police Chief Inspectors promoted to ASP rank

A total of 225 Chief Inspectors (CI) of Police have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), says the Ministry of Public Security.