- President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to take the helm of the Sri Lankan delegation at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Wickremesinghe will address the General Assembly on September 21. His speech will revolve around the theme ‘Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.’
- UGC has commenced the calling in of applications for university admissions from those who passed the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination for the academic year 2022/2023. The applications will be accepted from September 14 to October 05, 2023.
- Sri Lanka Police have reportedly introduced a new hotline to report incidents of ragging (initiation ritual) that take place at universities in Sri Lanka. This new hotline will operate 24/7. Any information pertaining to incidents of ragging can be provided to the hotline 1997.
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe has granted a special state pardon to a total of 933 prison inmates, in commemoration of the 25th National Prisoners’ Day.
- Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today (14) endorsed the certificate on the recently approved Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill and the Banking (Special Provisions) Bill.The CBSL Bill was passed in Parliament by a majority vote last month with amendments, and the Banking (Special Provisions) Bill without a vote on July 21.
- Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera assures that egg and chicken prices will likely decrease next year and remain stable thereafter. He confirms that there will be no need for egg imports from next year.
- The first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Sri Lanka commenced on Septemeber 14. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the review is a significant milestone towards securing the second tranche for Sri Lanka.
- Urban Development Authority (UDA) announced calls for Request for Proposals (RFPs) to restore and develop two unique and iconic properties in the city of Colombo. One notable project underway is the renovation of a building situated at No. 11, Sir Baron Jayatillake Mawatha, Colombo 01. Another exciting project on our horizon is the development of a high-end boutique hotel at No. 25, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07.
- The government has decided to recall retired doctors and specialists for service on contract basis, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella says. This aims to address the prevailing doctor shortage at hospitals due to brain drain prompted by the economic crisis.
- Sri Lanka beat the World No. 1 ranked ODI team, Pakistan, to qualify for the Asia Cup final for the record 12th time. Sri Lanka will now play India on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium. Kusal Mendis scores a classic 91 runs. He is also the highest run-scorer of the Asia Cup 2023 with 254 runs.
