Mumbai Indians part ways with bowling coach Lasith Malinga – Mumbai Indians on Thursday announced the departure of Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson from the men’s team coaching setup. MI and Sri Lankan legend, Malinga served as bowling…
WORKER RIGHTS AIMED AT LABOUR REFORMS
Labour reforms aim to strengthen workers’ rights, says Deputy Minister – Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe has said the proposed labour law reforms are aimed at strengthening workers’ rights rather than weakening existing protections.He said the Government intended to…
BLEEDING FROM BRAIN, THREE RIBS BROKEN IN HOMAGAMA POLICE CUSTODY DEATH
Three broken ribs, brain bleeding in Homagama police custody death Colombo, Oct. 29 (Daily Mirror) – The medical report on the suspect who died while in Homagama Police custody has revealed that he had three broken ribs and bleeding in…
RECOVERY EXTENDED AT CSE
CSE extends recovery as ASPI climbs above 20,25 The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its recovery for a third consecutive session on 29 October 2026, with strong buying momentum lifting both benchmark indices sharply higher. The ASPI gained 296.93 points, or…
SHORTAGE OF PRINTING CARDS DISRUPTS NIC ISSUANCE
– The printing of National Identity Cards (NICs) has been disrupted due to a shortage of plastic cards, with around one million identity cards reportedly awaiting issuance.The plastic identity card was introduced in 2017 to replace the traditional national…
EQUAL SCHOOL FACILITIES TO ALL SCHOOLS-PM
Government to ensure equal school facilities: PM Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the government aims to ensure that every child has access to a primary school equipped with adequate facilities, regardless of their geographical location. Speaking…
DMT AWAIT NEW PRINTING MACHINES TO CLEAR BACKLOG OF OVER 6.5 MILLION DRIVING LICENCES
Over 6.5 million driving licences await printing – More than 6.5 million driving licenses remain unprinted due to a shortage of printing cards and machines, forcing authorities to issue temporary licenses to many applicants.Commissioner General of Motor Transport, retired Air…
WORKERS TO ISRAEL FROM 2027 ONLY VIA GOVERNMENT-GOVERNMENT SCHEME
Israel to recruit Sri Lankan workers only through G-to-G scheme from 2027 – The Israeli government has decided to recruit Sri Lankan workers only through a Government-to-Government (G-to-G) arrangement from January 1, 2027, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment…
AMID BRIBERY PROBE RAKITHA RAJAPAKSHE’S BANK ACCOUNTS SUSPENDED
Rakitha Rajapakshe’s bank accounts suspended amid bribery probe – Several bank accounts belonging to Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, have been suspended as part of an ongoing investigation by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery…
ALI SABRY’S REMARKS DURING NAMAL RAJAPAKSA’S BAIL HEARING QUESTIONED BY BRIBERY COMMISSION
Bribery Commission questions Ali Sabry’s remarks during Namal Rajapaksa’s bail hearing The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has questioned remarks made by President’s Counsel Ali Sabry, who represents remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa, that those acting…
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