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COLOMBO - The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a decline of 124.82 points today (Oct 30). At the close of trading, the ASPI stood at 20,142.33 units. The daily market turnover at the Colombo Stock Exchange was
COLOMBO - The no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition against the Speaker of Parliament will not be taken up for debate on November 3, Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake confirmed. According to the Minister, the motion was not sub
COLOMBO - A comprehensive joint operation has been launched to analyze and audit the data systems of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT). The investigation involves cybersecurity experts from the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT)
COLOMBO - The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has reported a noticeable decline in air quality across six districts in Sri Lanka. According to the NBRO, the affected areas include the districts of Mannar, Vavuniya, Kandy, Kegalle, Badu
COLOMBO - The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed a revision petition in court seeking to revoke the bail granted to Rakitha and Charith. The petition challenges the prior court decision as part of ongoin
COLOMBO - The All Island Bakery Owners' Association has announced a price hike of Rs. 5 for a 450g loaf of bread, effective from midnight today (Oct 30). Association President N.K. Jayawardena confirmed that prices for all other bakery items will als
COLOMBO - The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has warned of a resurgence in dengue fever cases following the recent heavy rains across Sri Lanka. According to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), 28 Medical Officer of Health (MOH)
COLOMBO - The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (Oct 28) deferred issuing its ruling on the bail application filed on behalf of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa regarding the Krrish land deal case to November 3. Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodarag
COLOMBO - The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that booking an online appointment will be mandatory for all applicants seeking passport services at its regional offices starting tomorrow (Oct 29). Under the new procedure, applic
COLOMBO - The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has summoned the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Homagama Police Station and two other police officers to appear before the commission tomorrow (Oct 29) regarding the death of a suspect in pol
COLOMBO - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has responded to the congratulatory message extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following his electoral victory. Posting on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, President Lula r
COLOMBO - The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, currently in remand custody over the Airbus transaction probe, to be produced before the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar on October 28. Colombo Chief Magistrat
COLOMBO - Unit 2 of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant has been shut down for essential repair work. The National System Operator (NSO) confirmed that it was duly notified of the planned breakdown and maintenance procedure. The NSO assured
COLOMBO - The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Alert for deep sea areas following the intensification of the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal into Cyclonic Storm 'ARNAB'. The advisory, issued at 9:30 AM today (Oct 26) and valid for t
COLOMBO - An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued amending the Standing Orders of the Department of Prisons regarding procedures for disrobing Buddhist monks and handling religious attire upon imprisonment or discharge. The gazette was
COLOMBO - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has temporarily suspended the registration of 'Sri Lanka Automobile Sports' (SLAS), the national governing body for motorsports in the island. The decision was formalized through an E
COLOMBO - The continuous satyagraha campaign launched by a group of Buddhist monks at Colombo's Viharamahadevi Park demanding the presidential pardon and release of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero entered i
COLOMBO - The low-pressure area situated over the North Andaman Sea and adjoining Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression today (Oct 24), with a high probability of developing into a cyclonic storm by October 26, the Department of Me
LONDON - Global crude oil prices jumped by over $3 per barrel, reaching their highest level in nearly six months due to escalating supply disruption concerns across the Middle East. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for two-thirds of g
COLOMBO - With the Lakvijaya Power Plant's second generator unit restored to its full 270 MW capacity, power demand management measures are no longer required starting today (Oct 22), the National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd announced. According to the
