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May 06, 2025

Gama for whom: VERDICT TODAY

Local polls with national significance

2 mins

PRIME MINISTER UNDER PROBE OVER ALLEGED ELECTION LAW VIOLATION

PAFFREL claims the PM's remarks promoted electioneering beyond the legal campaign deadline

1 min

Flood threat not an obstacle to election

District Secretary K.M.G. Nishantha told the media yesterday that the prevailing inclement weather experienced in the Ratnapura District would not cause any obstructions to the poll.

1 min

JAPAN DISCUSSES DEVELOPMENTS IN EAST CHINA, SOUTH CHINA SEAS WITH SRI LANKA

Seeks to enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka for free and open Indo- Pacific region Japan to invite Sri Lanka to observe disaster management exercises Both sides welcomed ongoing cooperation under MoU signed in 2019 Plans to expand knowledge-sharing in air rescue and aeromedical transport

1 min

Bribed money outweighs earnings for Govt. from court fines, compensations

The government has earned Rs.462,000 in terms of fines and compensation over bribery cases during the first quarter of this year, but the value of bribed money far outweighs it, totalling Rs.6.5 million, according to data published by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

1 min

Gun violence continues unabated with 28 shot dead

A rise in shootings linked to the underworld and drug trafficking continues to alarm the public, with the latest incident in Mount Lavinia adding to growing concerns over safety.

1 min

The next God: Could AI redefine divinity and humanity?

AS AI GROWS IN POWER AND REACH, HUMANITY FACES UNSETTLING QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH, MORALITY AND WHETHER MACHINES COULD ONE DAY RIVAL OUR OLDEST BELIEFS

3 mins

VALUING PEOPLE OVER PROPERTY:

SOCIAL HOUSING FOR COLOMBO'S WORKING CLASSES

4 mins

Why is the law not implemented against ragging?

Ragging in universities seems to have claimed another innocent life, that of 23-year-old undergraduate Charith Dilshan, a second-year student of the Department of Engineering Technology at the Sabaragamuwa University.

3 mins

THE FIZZ, FUSS AND SUGAR IN A FLAT BEER!

The Excise Ordinance was introduced in Sri Lanka on January 1, 1913. The title of the ordinance states: \"An Ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to the import, export, transport, manufacture, sale, and possession of intoxicating liquor and of intoxicating drugs.\" This ordinance is referred to as the Excise Ordinance. Section 2 of Chapter I states: \"In this Ordinance, unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context 'beer' includes ale, stout, porter, and all other fermented liquors made from malt.\"

7 mins

Improvement of Productivity in the Public Sector

Serving the public or the masters? Critical reforms, such as reforming outdated management techniques or depoliticising the workplace, are required for a flourishing public sector

4 mins

CAR OWNERSHIP: ARE WE GOING TO BE ANOTHER CUBA?

The price tag for a brand new 1200 cc car caught my eye-Rs. 9.9 million. Cool, outrageous and whopping? You can choose your adjective.

5 mins

CSE to ring closing bell early today

As the citizens will get busy to cast their vote in the local government elections today, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) said it would trim the trading hours.

1 min

Sri Lanka Customs to name and shame tax defaulters, other offenders from June 1

Sri Lanka Customs, from June 1, will publicise the names and particulars of individuals and companies that default on tax, passengers arrested for smuggling contraband and those who intentionally violate the Customs Ordinance, on its official web portal.

1 min

SL's financial sector faces over US $ 10bn climate bill

Sri Lanka's financial sector must gear up to mobilise an estimated US $ 10.85 billion by 2030 to meet the country's climate commitments, the Central Bank said, while warning that the cost of inaction is rising as climate risks intensify.

2 mins

President Dissanayake woos Vietnam's Vingroup for key sector investments

Sri Lanka will see Vietnam venturing into its business landscape, as the latter's largest private conglomerate Vingroup has been invited to explore investment opportunities in the island’s tourism and real estate sectors.

1 min

Yield curve softens further as investors maintain buying streak

Building on the previous week’s trend, the investors continued to exhibit a buying sentiment, resulting in moderate trading volumes in the secondary market.

1 min

Lanka Sathosa slashes prices by 23%

Lanka Sathosa has announced a notable period of growth in the first quarter of 2025, further solidifying its operational excellence and customer-focused objectives.

2 mins

FITIS appoints new board for 2025/2026

Federation of Information Technology (Guarantee) Ltd (FITIS) held its 8th Annual General Meeting on 30th April 2025 at the Hilton Colombo Residencies.

1 min

Calton wins National Industry Brand Excellence Award

Calton Sweet House Pvt. Ltd. has been recognised as the Best National Industry Brand in the Medium-Scale Food and Beverage Sector at the National Industry Brand Excellence Awards 2024.

1 min

CSE and NCE partner to empower Sri Lankan exporters

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) entered into a strategic partnership to support Sri Lankan exporters by enhancing their access to capital market opportunities and broadening visibility for their businesses.

1 min

CG Hospitality’s “The Farm at San Benito’ joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection

GLOBAL CONGLOMERATE HEADED BY NEPALESE BILLIONAIRE BINOD CHAUDHARY HAS LEISURE FOOTPRINT OF 14 PROPERTIES IN SRI LANKA

2 mins

CH17 partners with FinWin Group to launch first franchise operation in the UAE and MENA region

Channel 17 (CH17) Loyalty launched its first international franchise operation in the United Arab Emirates, in strategic partnership with FinWin Group.

1 min

AADHAM SHINES

IN SRI LANKA U-19'S WIN

1 min

Sahansha, Buvindu emerge U-14 champs

Sahansha Damsilun and Buvindu Jayawardena emerged as champions of the Boys' and Girls' Under-14 Singles respectively at the 110th Colombo Tennis Championship when they came out on top in the finals played at the SLTA Courts in Green Path Colombo yesterday.

1 min

No politicians in SL volleyball administration

No politician has been given the opportunity to contest for the position of chairman or other positions in the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation's (2025-2029) administrative power.