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Interim report on public service salary scheme presented to Ministerial Consultative Committee
Interim report on public service salary scheme presented to Ministerial Consultative Committee
An interim report containing proposals and ideas for establishing the necessary framework and formal institution to develop a structured salary scheme and enhance professionalism in the public service was presented to the Ministerial Consultative Committee... MORE..
COPE reviews Colombo Port’s East Terminal delays & contractor’s Rs. 4,227M compensation claim
COPE reviews Colombo Port’s East Terminal delays & contractor’s Rs. 4,227M compensation claim
Extended discussions were held at the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) regarding the delay in construction activities of the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port and the circumstances that arose due to the delay of the entire project. MORE..
Trump says will sue BBC for up to US$5 billion over video edit
Trump says will sue BBC for up to US$5 billion over video edit
US President Donald Trump said Friday (14) he would sue the BBC for up to US$5 billion after the British broadcaster apologised for a misleading edit of one of his speeches but said it would not pay damages. MORE..
Gazette issued amending maximum retail prices of canned fish
Gazette issued amending maximum retail prices of canned fish
A Gazette notification has been issued amending the maximum retail prices imposed for canned fish, effective from today (15). MORE..
Disciplinary action against Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake?
Disciplinary action against Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake?
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake, who had been serving as the Acting Senior DIG in charge of the Police Administration Division, has reportedly been removed from the position by the National Police Commission, pending disciplinary action. MORE..
Indian HC meets ITAK leaders, discusses widening Sri Lanka–India relations
Indian HC meets ITAK leaders, discusses widening Sri Lanka–India relations
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha has met with Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran and Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam. MORE..
Nov. 21 rally not to elevate anyone to power, but to remind govt of promises – Namal
Nov. 21 rally not to elevate anyone to power, but to remind govt of promises – Namal
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of carrying out a severe crackdown on public servants, stating that the current period is a highly challenging one for many. MORE..
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 10,000 today
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 10,000 today
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has decreased by Rs. 10,000 compared to yesterday (14). MORE..
China warns Japan of ‘crushing’ defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits
China warns Japan of ‘crushing’ defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits
China on Friday warned Japan of a “crushing” military defeat if it uses force to intervene over Taiwan, and even cautioned Chinese citizens against visits to Japan, angered by its prime minister’s remarks about the island, which Beijing claims. MORE..
Select committee to review legal framework for PC polls - Bimal
Select committee to review legal framework for PC polls - Bimal
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, informed Parliament that a Select Committee will be appointed to review the legal framework pertaining to the conduct of Provincial Council Elections and to take the necessary steps to expedite the electoral process. MORE..
| November 15, 2025 11:08 am
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including such staples as coffee, beef, bananas and orange juice, in the face of growing angst among American consumers about the high cost of groceries. MORE..
Entrepreneurial development essential for achieving govt’s vision to attract investment - PM
Entrepreneurial development essential for achieving govt’s vision to attract investment - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as the country moves towards a digital economy through a new transformation, all sectors must work together in the national mission of empowering local entrepreneurs. MORE..
Teenage girl murdered over suspected lovers’ quarrel
Teenage girl murdered over suspected lovers’ quarrel
A 16-year-old girl was attacked to death with a sharp weapon at her residence in the Panwilatenna area of Millagahamula, within the jurisdiction of the Gampola Police Division, last night (14). MORE..
Seven killed, 27 injured in explosion at police station in India’s Kashmir, NDTV reports
Seven killed, 27 injured in explosion at police station in India’s Kashmir, NDTV reports
At least seven people were killed and 27 injured when a large pile of confiscated explosives in a police station in India’s Kashmir detonated late on Friday, broadcaster NDTV reported, citing sources. MORE..
| November 15, 2025 8:11 am
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Switzerland and the US have agreed to cut President Donald Trump’s steep 39% tariffs on Swiss imports to 15%, as part of a deal that involves a Swiss promise to invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US. MORE..
Committee Stage debate of 2026 Appropriation Bill works off today
Committee Stage debate of 2026 Appropriation Bill works off today
The debate on the Committee Stage or the Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech, is scheduled to commence today (15) in parliament. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that the low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists to the east of the island. MORE..
Multiple dead as double-decker bus ploughs through shelter in Stockholm
Multiple dead as double-decker bus ploughs through shelter in Stockholm
A bus crashed into a bus shelter central Stockholm with several confirmed fatalities and even more serious injuries. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines unveils new self-check-in kiosks
SriLankan Airlines unveils new self-check-in kiosks
SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground handling provider at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has expanded its self-check-in service for passengers of commercial airlines ahead of the upcoming winter travel season. MORE..
UNP decides to attend Nov. 21 Nugegoda rally
UNP decides to attend Nov. 21 Nugegoda rally
The United National Party (UNP) has decided to attend the rally scheduled to be held on November 21 in Nugegoda. MORE..
Second reading of 2026 Budget passed in Parliament
Second reading of 2026 Budget passed in Parliament
The second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill has been passed with a majority of 118 votes in Parliament, a short while ago. MORE..
| November 14, 2025 6:28 pm
Vote on second reading of 2026 Budget underway
Vote on second reading of 2026 Budget underway
Voting on the second reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill is currently underway in Parliament. MORE..
Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 24 – Transport Minister
Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 24 – Transport Minister
Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from November 24, 2025, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated. MORE..
| November 14, 2025 5:50 pm
Tourist arrivals in 2025 nearing 2 million
Tourist arrivals in 2025 nearing 2 million
A total of 82,270 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority shows. MORE..
Low-level atmospheric disturbance in east of Sri Lanka to bring heavy showers
Low-level atmospheric disturbance in east of Sri Lanka to bring heavy showers
The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists to the east of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..