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May 10, 2025

SAJITH MULLS MECHANISM TO REPORT AND ACT SWIFTLY ON CASES OF CHILD ABUSE

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the government to formulate a mechanism to report and act swiftly on cases of child abuse.

1 min

PARENTS OF KOTAHENA SCHOOL GIRL YET TO MEET ME WITH PETITION: WOMEN & CHILD AFFAIRS MINISTER

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said that the parents of the Kotahena school girl has not made a formal complaint as yet despite requests to do so.

1 min

TUTOR ACCUSED IN KOTAHENA SCHOOL GIRL'S INCIDENT PROVIDED POLICE PROTECTION: MP

The tutor who is accused in the Kotahena school girl's incident has been provided police protection, SJB MP Mujibur Rahman alleged yesterday.

1 min

DON'T SENSATIONALISE KOTAHENA GIRL'S DEATH: BIMAL

Claiming that the opposition is trying to use the Kotahena girl's death for political ends, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake yesterday urged the opposition to refrain from politicising the death of the girl.

1 min

DON'T COME UP WITH VARIOUS STORIES ON THE VICTIM IF YOU WANT A PROPER INVESTIGATION: PM

Coming up with various stories of the school girl from Kotahena whose suicide is linked to molestation is not a healthy move at a time when an investigation is underway, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday.

1 min

Teacher accused of molesting schoolgirl sent on compulsory leave: Ministry

The teacher allegedly involved in the molestation of a schoolgirl from a leading school in Kotahena has been sent on compulsory leave following the submission of a police B report, the Ministry of Education confirmed yesterday.

1 min

Technical fault suspected in deadly SLAF Bell 212 crash, 6 military personnel dead

Crash raises fresh concerns over ageing fleet The Bell 212, also known as the \"Twin Two-Twelve,\" is a two-blade, twin-engine medium utility helicopter developed in the United States. First flown in 1968, it has been widely used by both civilian and military operators

3 mins

Divi Neguma officer sentenced to 20 years for soliciting sexual bribe

Convict loses his civil rights, including the right to vote

1 min

Divi Neguma officer sentenced to 20 years for soliciting sexual bribe

The judge emphasised that the offender, being a public servant paid by the people's tax money, had a duty to fulfil his official responsibilities.

1 min

GOVT. ADMITS ECONOMIC GROWTH DECLINE THIS YEAR, NEXT YEAR

Sri Lanka's real economic growth rate is expected to decline to 3.5 per cent by 2026 from the current level of 5 per cent It is projected to remain at approximately 3.1 per cent annually until 2030

1 min

Technical fault suspected in deadly SLAF Bell 212 crash, 6 military personnel dead

SLAF Spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said the helicopter had taken off from the Hingurakgoda Air Base at 6:46 a.m. and proceeded to the Maduru Oya Army Special Forces Training School.

2 mins

WILL SRI LANKA MISS? THE BOAT

AS THE MALDIVES LAUNCHES A BOLD FINANCIAL HUB, SRI LANKA RISKS FALLING BEHIND UNLESS IT ACCELERATES REFORMS AND UNLOCKS PORT CITY COLOMBO'S FULL POTENTIAL.

3 mins

"BRIGADIER" BALRAJ - ADORED BY HIS MEN BUT ADMIRED EVEN BY THE ARMY

Former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) deputy military chief Kandiah Balasegaran alias 'Brigadier' Balraj is regarded as the finest military commander the Tigers ever had. Balraj was a much admired military tactician, reputed for leading from the front.

10+ mins

A call for Sri Lanka to play a bigger role in the international commemoration of Vesak

A.G.S. Dayaratne, the newly elected President of the Kandy YMBA, while getting ready to launch the YMBA's Vesak programme, dwelt on the UN Vesak Day of Observance being held in Vietnam. He said that considering the history of the UN Vesak Day of Observance and the role played by Sri Lanka in initiating this milestone event, it is imperative that Sri Lanka plays an enhanced role in this internationally significant Buddhist event.

3 mins

LG elections and leadership of local bodies

The local government elections have been held. The National People's Power (NPP) emerged overall winners as predicted in these columns on polling day. As we forecast, the NPP victory was not as overwhelming as their victory during the parliamentary elections. Be that as it may -- the NPP won.

3 mins

HUNG COUNCILS, THE RESULT OF MIXED ELECTORAL SYSTEM

The analysis of the results of the local government elections held on May 6 by political parties are very interesting since no party has been defeated, every party has something to brag about.

4 mins

Fitch assigns Vidullanka's proposed sukuk 'A+(lka)' final rating

Fitch Ratings has assigned a final National Long-Term Rating of 'A+(lka)' to Sri Lanka-based renewable power producer Vidullanka PLC's proposed Rs.500 million sukuk issuance.

2 mins

MBSL's subordinated debt assigned final ‘BBB+(lka)' by Fitch

Fitch Ratings has assigned Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance PLC's (MBSL, A(lka)/Stable) proposed subordinated debentures of up to Rs.1 billion a final National Long-Term Rating of 'BBB+(lka).

1 min

Tariff jitters cast long shadow over SL's rubber sector

The global rubber market is already feeling the tremors of policy uncertainty, with Sri Lanka caught in the crosshairs, analysts said, while warning there could be a prolonged and painful reshuffle of trade routes, pricing and production flows.

1 min

CAL's Rs.1.58bn IPO oversubscribed unprecedented 10 times

Capital Alliance Holdings Limited's (CALH) Rs.1.58 billion initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed an unprecedented 10 times.

1 min

Dialog Axiata posts strong 10 results with 20% core revenue growth

Dialog Axiata PLC reported a consolidated revenue of Rs.43.3 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a 4 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase.

1 min

Emirates eyes India-SL route

GOVERNMENTS OF INDIA AND SRI LANKA EXPECTED TO LIBERALISE DIRECT FLIGHT OPERATIONS FOR THIRD-PARTY CARRIERS SUCH AS EMIRATES EMIRATES HAS 167 FLIGHTS TO INDIA PER WEEK AND 28 TO SRI LANKA PROPOSED 5-YEAR BUSINESS PLAN FOR LOSS-MAKING SRILANKAN INCLUDES ELIMINATION OF UNPROFITABLE ROUTES, NOTABLY 15 INDIAN ROUTES

3 mins

Indices edge up during the week

The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Cargills, Hemas Holdings and Teejay Lanka with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.5 Bn.

1 min

HNB Finance inspires young minds with art workshop

HNB Finance PLC recently conducted the 'Yalu Daskam” art workshop at Wijeyawardana Vidyalaya, Kiriwaththuduwa.

1 min

IChemC Chemistry Degree Program enrollment now open

The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) invites applications to its two Chemistry programs: the Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) degree in Chemical Science and the Graduateship in Chemistry (GIC).

1 min

The Body Shop gears up for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is fast approaching, and while our mums deserve to be celebrated every day, this special occasion gives us the perfect opportunity to show extra love and appreciation to all the incredible mother figures in our lives.

2 mins

NDB Bank and WNPS Youth Wing empower future conservationists

In a landmark finale to a multi-year initiative, NDB Bank, in partnership with the Youth Wing of the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), successfully concluded the final chapter of the 'Education for Conservation' project.

1 min

Hemas Pharmaceuticals provides humanitarian assistance to Myanmar

Hemas Pharmaceuticals recently contributed to humanitarian efforts in Myanmar in the wake of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that caused widespread destruction on the 25\"of March with a donation of essential medicines.

1 min

Bairaha Chicken Café brings culinary delights to Wasantha Sanakeliya in Nuwara Eliya

Bairaha Farms PLC marked its presence at the Nuwara Eliya Wasantha Sanakeliya 2025, with its popular Bairaha Chicken Café food stall.

1 min

USA assumes presidency of Colombo Plan Council

The United States of America, represented by Julie Chung, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, assumed the presidency of the Colombo Plan Council during a Special Session held on 7 May.

1 min

BOI & FTZMA begin construction of Children's Day Care & Learning Centre

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), in collaboration with Free Trade Zone Manufacturers' Association (FTZMA), initiated the construction of the new day care and learning centre dedicated to the children of employees at Katunayake Export Processing Zone (KEPZ), this month.

1 min

Hutch gifts 100 E-bicycles to rural schools

In a continued effort to empower students through sustainable mobility solutions, Hutch has further expanded its corporate social responsibility (CSR) footprint.

1 min

Melwa sponsors Avurudu celebrations across SL

Steel manufacturer Melwa played a key role in this year’s (2025) Selalihini Wasanthaya in Nuwara Eliya by sponsoring both the festival and its major attraction, the Gregory's Mud Challenge.

1 min

'Wheels on the Bus' rolls out joy for 20 little hearts in Colombo

The Leo Club of Thalangama Golden City took 20 underprivileged children on a joyful journey through the heart of Colombo, marking their signature community outreach project, Wheels on the Bus.

1 min

Aitken Spence apparels segment shines at CPM Best Management Practices Awards

Aitken Spence Apparels segment announced once again that its subsidiaries, ACE Apparels (Pvt) Ltd and Aitken Spence (Garments) Pvt Ltd, were recognised among the top twenty outstanding companies at the prestigious CPM Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025.

1 min

Asriel powers food expo as Diamond Sponsor

Asriel Marketing Pvt Ltd. returns as the Diamond Sponsor for the third consecutive year at the 22nd edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE 2025), the largest food exhibition in Sri Lanka.

1 min

Nations Trust Bank Private Banking unveils 6th edition of Masterpieces – Art Rotation

Nations Trust Bank Private Banking announced the 6th edition of the highly anticipated Masterpieces – Art Rotation, a premier display of Sri Lankan art.

1 min

TOURIST FAMILY

A Heartfelt Comedy with a Powerful Message

3 mins

BUILDING LEGACY AND LEADING WITH VISION

A Conversation with Iznu Insaf, Executive Director, MJB Properties

5 mins

NTB Golf to tee-off on May 24

Nations Trust Bank PLC is set to host their annual Golf Championship on May 24 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).

1 min

Mark Bostock Memorial Trophy golf to tee-off today

The prestigious Mark Bostock Memorial Trophy (MBMT) returns today at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR).

1 min

REDEMPTION TIME IN 2ND TEST

Danushka leads Sri Lanka in the absence of Nigel Ratwatte

2 mins

TRINITY ROMP PAST ZAHIRA INTO FINAL

A second half rally by Trinity helped Trinity overcome Zahira by 29 points to 12 in the first semi-final of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament played at the Royal Sports Complex ground in Reid Avenue yesterday.

1 min

IPL suspended for one week over safety concerns

The Indian Premier League has been suspended for one week amid the ongoing tensions between India and neighbouring Pakistan.

2 mins

Proteas appoint Conrad as all-format coach

South Africa have named Shukri Conrad as their head coach in limited-overs cricket, expanding his role as lead of the Test side.

1 min

Chamod bags 100m at Dubai GP Meet

Sri Lankan sprinter Chamod Yodasinghe clinched first place in the Continental Tour Bronze UAE - Dubai Grand Prix Race 2 held at the Dubai Police Officers Stadium in UAE yesterday.