Sep 4 (CT) Engineers and employees of the CEB have decided to launch an islandwide work-to-rule campaign from midnight today, in protest against what they allege is a restructuring process that violates provisions of the amended Electricity Act. Executive Committee Member of the CEB Engineers’ Union, Dhanushka Ramanayake, said that all trade unions of the CEB had unanimously agreed to take this trade union action more..

Sep 4 (DN) Two people have died and one person has been hospitalized after a bowser and a container lorry crashed through a safety fence and overturned in a road accident that occurred in the Madurupitiya area near the Meerigama entrance on the Central Expressway at midnight on Tuesday (02), the Expressway Police said. Police said that the deceased were identified as the bowser’s assistant, a resident of Deewela, Kegalle, and the driver of the lorry, a resident of Yapahuwa. more..

Sep 4 (DM) Dept of Examinations has released the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam. Results can now be accessed online via the official websites of the Dept of Examinations: www.doenets.lk. Students can check their individual results by entering their admission number. A total of 51,969 candidates have passed the cut-off marks in the 2025 Grade Five Scholarship Exam. Exam was held on Aug 10 with 302,026 applicants, while 303,670 candidates actually sat for the exam. more..

Sep 4 (TM) The Human Rights Commission of SL (HRCSL), which conducted a fact-finding mission on the ongoing investigation into the mass grave site in Chemmani, Jaffna, has found that while specific institutional actors appear to be discharging their duties with commitment and care, there remains a gap in capacity and will among the law enforcement authorities to ensure accountability for the deaths of persons found at the site. more..

Sep 4 (FT) Health Ministry said it plans to install advanced infectious waste incinerators in 15 Govt hospitals under the Infectious Waste Management Improvement Project, funded by the JICA. The initiative, backed by a 503 million yen ($ 1 million) grant from the JICA, is intended to improve medical waste management and promote safer disposal methods. Incinerators are already operational at Trincomalee District General Hospital, Ratnapura and Kurunegala Teaching Hospitals, more..

Sep 4 (FT) Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the Government not to misuse the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) as a tool to silence political opponents. Premadasa said the treaty is designed to protect individual rights and uphold democratic values. He referred to the Rabat Plan of Action, adopted under the ICCPR to provide guidance on preventing incitement to hatred without undermining free expression. more..

Sep 4 (Island) Dept of Zoology of the Uni of Colombo, in collaboration with Germany’s Robert Koch Institute, has launched SL’s first research project to track bats with GPS collars to assess the risk of Nipah virus transmission to humans. The initiative follows the discovery of the deadly pathogen in local bat colonies. Nipah is classified as a Stage III zoonotic disease, an infectious agent capable of spilling over from animals to humans and triggering limited outbreaks more..

Sep 4 (NF) Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number for citizens to report suspicious activities. The number — 077 777 1954 — is now active and open to receive information related to bribery and corruption incidents across the country. The initiative aims to make it easier for the public to share evidence, tips, or complaints directly with investigators, using a platform that’s widely accessible and familiar. more..

Sep 4 (EN) SL is detaining BYD cars imported by the agent, and not third parties and other EV brands are also allowed to enter the country without tests, a statement after the latest court hearing said. SL authorities are planning to test EVs after the dispute over motor power, where the same model are sold with different power output by manufacturers. “Counsel for JKCG also drew the attention of Court to the fact that; SL Customs is, selectively, more..

Sep 4 (Island) Sri Lanka is setting its sights on becoming a regional digital powerhouse, with a USD 15 billion digital economy and USD 5 billion in digital exports projected by 2030, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne. Speaking to journalists at the Cinnamon Grand on the forthcoming INFOTEL 2025, the country’s largest and oldest ICT exhibition to be held between Nov 7 and 9 at BMICH, Weeraratne said the govt is accelerating its digitalisation drive more..

Sep 4 (DN) Skipper Vimath Dinsara led from the front with a fighting 45 off 61 balls studded with five boundaries, while wrist-spinner Vigneshwaran Akash turned the tide with a superb spell of 3 for 30 from his ten overs as Sri Lanka Under-19 fought back gallantly to snatch a one-wicket win in their second Youth ODI against West Indies Under-19 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua on Tuesday. Electing to bat first, West Indies Under-19 were bundled out for 201 in 47.5 overs. more..

Sep 4 (FT) Yaden Laboratories Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone with its first export of sterile liquid injectables to Zambia country in Africa. The company, which manufactures sterile formulation medicines, has been catering to the requirements of the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka and now aims to expand its reach globally. The export consignment consists of essential medicines, including Ketamine and Midazolam injections, used for anaesthesia and sedation purposes. more..

Sep 4 (FT) Colombo-based think tank Arutha Research Director – Debt Research Umesh Moramudali yesterday dispelled overstated fears that Sri Lanka faces a looming debt servicing cliff when it resumes capital repayments of restructured foreign loans in 2028. In 2028, Sri Lanka begins capital repayments on bilateral debt to Japan, EXIM Bank China, and EXIM Bank India, while bullet payments and maturities for macro-linked bonds (MLBs) are also scheduled to begin that year. more..

Sep 4 (TM) Minister Sports Sunil Gamage formed a Working Task Force headed by retired DIG M.H. Marso, to investigate the alleged incident of levying Rs. 580.000 from 29 athletes by the SL Karate-Do Federation (SLKF) and yet failing to ensure the team’s departure to China for a tournament due to start on Friday (5). Minister acting under the powers vested in him under Sections 32 and 33 of the amended Sports Law more..

Sep 4 (ST) Thousands of persons who surrendered their previous documents for their lands in order to receive title deeds keeping with a plan announced during the former govt have been left without any official deeds now. Their official documents including Swarnaboomi and Jaya boomi titles were collected by the respective Grama Sevaka and Divisional Secretary offices assuring that a title deed will be issued. The programme to issue title deeds was announced by the former govt more..

Sep 4 (DM) A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of SL (IPS) has revealed that cigarette smuggling occurs in various forms across the country and a better understanding of these channels is necessary to develop policies that will curb smuggling, increase government revenue and minimise the adverse health impacts. Despite the high excise taxes aimed at curbing tobacco use, smuggling continues to undermine public health efforts and govt revenue from tobacco sales. more..

Sep 4 (CI) Kamindu Mendis' 41 not out off 16 from No. 6 rescued Sri Lanka from a collapse, and catapulted them to victory in a game that seemed to be slipping away. SL needed 46 runs off the last four overs, having slipped from 96 for no loss to 125 for 5. But Kamindu crashed four sixes and a four, the vast majority of those shots coming behind square on the leg side as Zimbabwe's seamers got their lines wrong at the death. more..

Sep 4 (ST) Sri Lanka’s newest bowling hero, Dilshan Madushanka, became the country’s 8th bowler to record a hat-trick in a ODI, a sensational comeback performance that sealed an otherwise unlikely victory in the first of the two-match ODI series at Harare on Friday night. Madushanka claimed a last-over hat-trick to snatch SL a thrilling seven-run win over Zimbabwe, who required just 10 runs from the final six balls with five wickets in hand, a target within their reach. more..

Sep 4 (FT) Women’s International Foundation (WIF), in collaboration with Aviraté, hosted the Invest in Her Award Ceremony, celebrating the resilience, innovation, and potential of SL’s MSME women entrepreneurs. Over the past three months, proceeds from every Aviraté sale were dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs with digital tools and market access opportunities. This unique collaboration highlights a shared vision: to create inclusive economic opportunities and more..

Sep 4 (FT) Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) will present Ramp Up 2025, a one-of-a-kind fashion showcase that blends bold creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and the unstoppable energy of women-led fashion brands on 9 Sept at the Hilton. This latest edition spotlights SL’s most promising designers alongside inspiring women from diverse professional backgrounds, including professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and more, who will take to the runway as models. more..

Sep 4 (ST) Tourism industry is urging the government to engage in the launching of a country specific campaign to ensure Sri Lanka is still on the map as a travel destination. With state plans to generate three million travellers unlikely to be met this year as a result of any promotional campaigns launched in key markets, the industry is asking for country specific promotions in the least. The targeted revenue and arrivals will surely come down this year, industry veterans said. more..

Sep 4 (FT) Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe confirmed that the Govt has initiated the process of revising the Tourism Act of 2005, with the Cabinet already granting approval to draft a new Act. However, he stressed that the exercise is still at an early stage and will require careful consultation with multiple stakeholders, including the private sector. “Cabinet approval to issue a new Act has been granted, and more..

Sep 4 (ST) We Sri Lankans understand well that in politics, there are no permanent enemies—only shifting alliances. Yesterday’s adversaries become today’s coalition partners, while former allies fall out and turn against each other. It is the interests that are permanent for which they become either enemies or friends. It equally applies to geopolitics as well: There are no permanent enemies in geopolitics either. The point I wanted to get across is that SL, being a small country more..

Sep 4 (Island) Sri Lanka’s rubber industry, once a proud pillar of the national economy, is today facing one of the gravest threats in its history. The culprit is Circular Leaf Spot Disease (CLSD), a fungal pathogen that eats away at the very foundation of rubber cultivation—the leaves. Without healthy leaves, the latex yield falls, plantations weaken, and livelihoods collapse. This is not just a biological problem; it is a national economic and social challenge. more..

Sep 4 (DM) In their efforts to champion a world of inclusivity and diversity, the Branch for the Differently Abled Guides at the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) recently concluded a workshop for caregivers and parents who are primarily looking after differently-abled children titled Every Step Counts. The programme was held in view of this Branch reaching its 100-year milestone, while the SLGGA celebrates its 108th year of serving society. more..

Sep 4 (GV) My life, as I have come to understand it, is a narrative woven from the threads of loyalty, betrayal and a relentless pursuit of truth. It’s a story that began in the war torn landscape of SL and has, improbably, brought me here to a quiet corner of Canada where I now seek to find peace and purpose through the written word. This is not just my personal history; it’s a reflection on the nature of power, the complexities of human identity and the profound impact that a life of secrets can more..

Sep 4 (CT) In a development that has sent shockwaves across the country, Ranil Wickremesinghe, the eighth Executive President of SL, was recently arrested and subsequently released on bail, marking a truly unprecedented moment in the country’s legal history. This is the first time a former Exec Prez has been produced before a court, remanded, and then granted bail. The case centres on allegations of misuse of public funds more..

Sep 4 (TM) Yesterday (3), Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala revealed that police investigations have uncovered a factory producing Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) in Nuwara Eliya. According to him, organised crime suspect Mandinu Padmasiri, alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme,’ had invested over Rs. 4 million in the operation, which was run out of a rented house. Over 2,000 kg of chemicals were reportedly imported for the purpose of producing the drug in Sri Lanka, reports said. more..

Sep 4 (DM) During a recent confrontation, a video journalist of a popular TV channel was not willing to adhere to the requests of a security officer in terms of maintaining a distance when covering the incident. The confrontation occurred when the notorious underworld criminal Nadun Chinthaka (Harak Kata) was being brought to courts. The security officer was heard saying that since Ganemulla Sanjeewa was killed by an individual who was dressed as a lawyer, there is no more..

Sep 4 (SO) As dawn breaks over Colombo, a patrol car glides through the streets, its occupants vigilant and alert. From bustling markets to quiet neighbourhoods, officers of the SL Police are already on duty, ensuring the safety of citizens, responding to emergencies, and quietly preventing crimes before they occur. Their presence is reassuring and invisible, a testament to the unyielding dedication of those who serve. more..

Sep 4 (DM) The 2025 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report singles out SL as the world’s only backslider on gender parity. Of the 100 nations monitored consistently over the past two decades, 99 have improved; Sri Lanka is the lone outlier, where the gender gap has widened. This decline is measured through the report’s Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI), which tracks disparities between men and women across four dimensions—economic participation, edu attainment, more..

Sep 4 (CT) The inauguration of the Northern Coconut Triangle in Puthukkudiyiruppu by Prez Anura Kumara Dissanayake on World Coconut Day was presented as a milestone in development. Backed by Rs 500 million and framed as a path to both reconciliation and economic growth, the project promises 16,000 acres of new plantations this year and 40,000 acres by 2027, with annual export earnings projected at USD 70 million. Yet, beneath the symbolism of coconut saplings and more..