“Now I think about it, I definitely chose the wrong industry.”

The former Chairman of Cey-Nor Foundation Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi who resigned last March owing to alleged threats by former Fisheries State Minister Piyal Nishantha has lodged a complaint with the police yesterday owing to the continuing threats.

Former Director CID, SSP Shani Abeysekera has been appointed Director of Crimes of Sri Lanka Police.

Eight-year-old Grace Welch has been waiting since 2019 for her older sister to occupy the bed next to hers.

President William Lai has pledged to uphold Taiwan's self-governing status in his most high-profile public address since taking office earlier this year.

In a groundbreaking achievement for the Sri Lankan stockbroking industry, SC Securities (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC, has become the first stockbroking company in Sri Lanka to obtain the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification (as confirmed by SLSI) for its Quality Management System (QMS).

In a move seen more as hysterical as having any purpose, two new stamps were released as souvenirs by the Sri Lanka Postal Department today with the faces of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Minister Vijitha Herath.

A recent study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) highlighted a significant disparity in Sri Lanka’s Public Service Pension distribution scheme, revealing that around 50 percent of the pension benefits were enjoyed by the wealthiest 20 percent of the population.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the promotion of 139 Officers and 1,273 Other Ranks in a move to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.

The Ministry of Trade has announced plans to introduce a system that will allow consumers to identify the appropriate price ranges for imported food and commercial goods.This initiative aims to prevent unnecessary price hikes imposed by importers or intermediaries.

Sarath Ganegoda has been appointed as the new Chairman of SriLankan Airlines effective from today (09).Meanwhile, a new Board of Directors has also been appointed to Sri Lanka’s national carrier, under the chairmanship of Mr. Ganegoda.

Sri Lanka will pursue BRICS membership at a meeting in Russia later this month, cabinet spokesman Vijitha Herath told media on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors to Hezbollah’s slain leader, as Israel expanded its ground offensive against the Iran-backed group with a fourth army division deployed into south Lebanon.

The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy.

Bank of Ceylon continues to lead the financial industry with its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Sri Lanka’s new government said it will review a wind power deal with the Adani Group, throwing a fresh hurdle for the Indian conglomerate as it seeks to expand abroad.

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘Po Lang’ has arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (08 October). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

A Special Committee chaired by the Mass Media Secretary, including representatives from relevant institutions is to be appointed, to assess the requirements and technology necessary for implementing the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project.