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Sri Lankan cricketers have made significant inroads into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, with seven players including one uncapped player securing high-profile deals at the mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. New Entrants: 1. Eshan Malinga The 23-year-old Sri Lankan speedster, yet to make his national debut, was snapped up by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 1.20 crore (equivalent to LKR 4.14 crore). 2. Kamindu Mendis The versatile all-rounder also joined SRH for INR 75 lakh (equivalent to LKR 2.58 crore). His ability to contribute with both bat and ball will make him a valuable asset for the franchise. 3. Nuwan Thushara …

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has strongly refuted recent claims regarding the revision of electricity tariffs. Addressing the controversy, the CEB clarified its position on a proposal submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) on October 24, 2024, which recommended a reduction in electricity tariffs by a range of 6% to 11%. Issuing a statement, the CEB said that this proposal was based on projected expenses for the final quarter of 2024, revenue data from the second and third quarters, and the repayment of loans incurred during 2014–2022. The submission was made following the current tariff calculation methodology, it added,…

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando clarified the procedure for importing vehicles in the future, emphasizing the role of foreign reserve limitations in the process.Speaking at the Cabinet press briefing, the deputy minister outlined that vehicle imports will be allowed under several specific categories, particularly for commercial vehicles. These imports will be regulated within the framework of foreign exchange restrictions, with due consideration of the country’s reserve levels.He further elaborated, stating, “The current foreign reserves, which have reached a substantial USD 6.4 billion, have been carefully accounted for, and additional Reserve Buffer have been established by the…

COLOMBO (News 1st): An extraordinary gazette notification outlining the duties and functions of new ministers and ministries, has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.The extraordinary gazette was published under the powers vested in the President in accordance with Paragraph (1) of Article 44 of the Constitution.Find the gazette notification here.

The Met Department has issued a red alert for very high rainfall, due to the low pressure area developed close to the island. Highest rainfall within the timeframe from 8.30 am yesterday to 4.15 am today, was reported from Lahugala in Ampara with a value of 191 mm. The Maha Oya region in Ampara recorded 149.5 mm of rainfall, where as Damana in Ampara experienced 147 mm of rainfall.

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to India during the third week of December on an invitation by the Indian government. This was confirmed by the Cabinet spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa during the Cabinet press conference held today (26).Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath had previously stated that Dissanayake will call on India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who became the first foreign dignitary to call on Dissanayake when he was elected President in September and had extended the invitation. Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka in October after the National People’s Power…

Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has ordered the issuance of an arrest warrant against Jaffna District Independent Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan, through the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Jaffna. This order was issued during the hearing of an ongoing case today (26) related to an alleged incident of assaulting an individual after causing a traffic accident on the Baseline Road, Colombo in 2021.Meanwhile, on November 25, MP Archchuna Ramanathan, who had unintentionally occupied the seat designated for the Leader of the Opposition during the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament, issued an apology for the incident. The apology was made…

The 2025 Budget proposal will be presented to the Parliament on January 9, 2025, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed.Speaking during the Cabinet press briefing held this morning (26), the Minister stated that the Second Reading of the 2025 Budget (Budget Speech) will take place on February 17, while the debate on the Third Reading will be held from February 27 to March 21.Furthermore, the Cabinet Spokesman added that the new government is expected to prepare the budget for the year 2025 as a budget that will strengthen the public’s trust in the government and take the initial steps towards…

The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara has announced that G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination candidates who are unable to reach their designated examination centres due to adverse weather conditions are permitted to sit for their exams at the nearest available centres.Candidates facing difficulties are encouraged to contact the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) via the hotline ‘117’ for assistance.Considering the prevailing circumstances, arrangements have been made through the DMC to provide the necessary facilities for students sitting for the Advanced Level examination.The Commissioner General of Examinations has also assured that examination centers have been instructed to offer appropriate accommodations for students…

The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), Hon. Ms. Sun Haiyan, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (25).During the meeting, the IDCPC Vice Minister extended her congratulations to President Dissanayake on his victory in the Presidential Election and his party’s resounding success in the General Election. She commended the transformative changes in Sri Lanka following these wins, highlighting the emergence of a new and progressive political culture.Ms. Sun Haiyan, along with the Chinese delegation, expressed China’s readiness to collaborate with Sri Lanka under the leadership of…