Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..
- Tourist arrivals in April top 110,000
- ‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ draws to a close
- Two more suspects arrested over inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
- Travel ban imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 million cyber heist
- 19 monks arrested at BIA test positive for narcotics
- President and Mahanayake Theros discuss arrest of Buddhist monks with narcotics
- Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
- Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection process
- Proposal submitted to PUCSL to increase electricity tariffs
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Proposal submitted to PUCSL to increase electricity tariffs
A proposal has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs. MORE..
Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection process
A special discussion was held today (28) at the Ministry of Finance aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of identifying and listing beneficiaries of the Aswesuma welfare programme. MORE..
Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its leadership. MORE..
President and Mahanayake Theros discuss arrest of Buddhist monks with narcotics
A discussion on the arrest of a group of Buddhist monks at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of narcotics, the related investigations and the situation that has emerged in its aftermath, was held this afternoon (28) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
19 monks arrested at BIA test positive for narcotics
Nineteen out of 22 Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a large stock of narcotics have tested positive for drug use, according to the Judicial Medical Officer. MORE..
Travel ban imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 million cyber heist
The Criminal Investigation Department today (28) presented facts before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court regarding a controversial USD 2.5 million payment made by the Treasury, which was allegedly diverted to a fraudulent party. MORE..
Two more suspects arrested over inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Colombo Magazine Prison. MORE..
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ draws to a close
The internationally recognized “Ehipassiko” peace walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, drew to a close at the Independence Square in Colombo this evening (28). MORE..
Tourist arrivals in April top 110,000
A total of 117,893 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
UAE announces May 1 exit from OPEC and OPEC+
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE’s state news agency WAM said. MORE..
Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested by Bribery Commission
A former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), officials said. MORE..
Government’s incompetence and corruption being exposed: Namal
The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament, Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that the current government’s incompetence and corruption are increasingly being exposed with events unfolding in recent weeks. MORE..
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Govt. to introduce cable car facilities to Sri Pada
Attention has been drawn towards launching cable car projects at several tourist destinations, including Sri Pada, during a meeting of the Tourism Task Force held today at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. MORE..
Treasury Secretary and officials to be summoned before COPF on Thursday
Finance Ministry officials, including the Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, are to be summoned before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, on Thursday (30) over the USD 2.5 million cyber theft incident. MORE..
Indian man brings dead sister’s skeleton to bank to withdraw money from her account
In a bizarre incident, a man in Odisha made headlines for bringing his dead sister’s skeleton to the bank. The 50-year-old reportedly brought the skeleton as part of his bid to withdraw the money deposited in his sister’s name at the bank. MORE..
Discussions held to streamline Aswesuma beneficiary selection process
A special discussion was held today (28) at the Ministry of Finance aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of identifying and listing beneficiaries of the Aswesuma welfare programme. MORE..
Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its leadership. MORE..
President and Mahanayake Theros discuss arrest of Buddhist monks with narcotics
A discussion on the arrest of a group of Buddhist monks at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of narcotics, the related investigations and the situation that has emerged in its aftermath, was held this afternoon (28) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
19 monks arrested at BIA test positive for narcotics
Nineteen out of 22 Buddhist monks arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a large stock of narcotics have tested positive for drug use, according to the Judicial Medical Officer. MORE..
Travel ban imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 million cyber heist
The Criminal Investigation Department today (28) presented facts before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court regarding a controversial USD 2.5 million payment made by the Treasury, which was allegedly diverted to a fraudulent party. MORE..
Two more suspects arrested over inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of an inmate at the Colombo Magazine Prison. MORE..
‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ draws to a close
The internationally recognized “Ehipassiko” peace walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, drew to a close at the Independence Square in Colombo this evening (28). MORE..
Tourist arrivals in April top 110,000
A total of 117,893 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
UAE announces May 1 exit from OPEC and OPEC+
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE’s state news agency WAM said. MORE..
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Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers
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China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus
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WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8
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Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16
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Norway’s government said on Friday it will propose a ban on the use of social media for children under the age of 16, and will make technology companies responsible for age verification of young users. MORE..
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Prada seeks to mend ties with ‘Made in India’ sandals
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David Attenborough centenary celebrations start with closer look at ‘Life on Earth’
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Celebrations to mark the 100th birthday of renowned British naturalist David Attenborough start next week with a show delving deeper into his milestone 1979 TV series “Life on Earth”. MORE..
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood
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House of the Dragon” Season 3 has an official premiere date at HBO. MORE..
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
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Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and appearance in an apparent attempt to protect herself from artificial intelligence impersonations. MORE..
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SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..
Sri Lanka set to play tri-series with England in Pakistan ahead of World Cup
Sri Lanka are set to feature in a triangular one-day series with England in Pakistan as part of their preparation for next year’s ICC 50-over World Cup. MORE..
Former All Blacks Captain Kieran Read arrives in Sri Lanka
Former New Zealand national rugby union team captain Kieran Read has arrived in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Asian Games years could be moved in shake-up: Report
The Asian Games could be moved to odd-numbered years starting in 2031 so the event takes place in the 12 months leading into the Olympics, reports say, reshaping the sporting calendar. MORE..
New Zealanders edge past Sri Lanka Tuskers 27-16 in Colombo
The New Zealand Under 85kg Rugby team defeated Sri Lanka Tuskers 27-16 in the opening game of the two-match series at the Racecourse International Rugby Stadium in Colombo this evening (25). MORE..
