IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month, according to a top IMF official. MORE..
- Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
- Official allegedly misappropriates ‘Aswesuma’ allowance; investigations launched
- Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins
- UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult
- Mattel reveals iconic Ken doll’s full name ahead of its 65th birthday
- Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector
- Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
- IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
- Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
- Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
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Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
A special traffic plan will be implemented in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, which are scheduled to take place under the theme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, and the preceding rehearsals for the event. MORE..
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Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. MORE..
Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..
Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..
Official allegedly misappropriates ‘Aswesuma’ allowance; investigations launched
Investigations have been launched into an alleged fraud involving the payment of the ‘Aswesuma’ allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secretariat. MORE..
Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen following a surge in global gold prices. MORE..
Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day
The hunger strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat— demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service —continues today (29) for its fourth day. MORE..
India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India’s annual economic survey presented on Thursday recommended age-based limits to be considered for access to social media and gambling apps to counter what it called “digital addiction” in the country. MORE..
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for allegedly causing a loss to the government when the Mutwal Fishery Harbour was leased to a private company in 2014—be reconvened on April 29. MORE..
IMF team expected in a matter of weeks to resume talks on Sri Lanka’s fifth EFF review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced plans to dispatch a mission to Sri Lanka at the earliest opportunity to resume discussions on economic policies as part of the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan launch digital partnership
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to deepen partnership in the digital economy by establishing a Joint Working Group on Information Technology and Digital Economy, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration focused on emerging technologies and digital transformation. MORE..
Six police officers arrested over alleged assault on Catholic Priest granted bail
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, have been granted bail. MORE..
Special traffic plan announced for Annual Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera
A special traffic plan has been announced in Colombo in view of the Annual Gangaramaya Navam Maha Perahera. MORE..
Three police officers identified in alleged assault on Catholic Priest in Gampaha
Three of the six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a Catholic priest, have been identified. MORE..
Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. MORE..
Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..
Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a “sophisticated relationship” with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..
Official allegedly misappropriates ‘Aswesuma’ allowance; investigations launched
Investigations have been launched into an alleged fraud involving the payment of the ‘Aswesuma’ allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secretariat. MORE..
Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen following a surge in global gold prices. MORE..
Hunger strike launched by Development Officers at Presidential Secretariat enters fourth day
The hunger strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat— demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service —continues today (29) for its fourth day. MORE..
India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India’s annual economic survey presented on Thursday recommended age-based limits to be considered for access to social media and gambling apps to counter what it called “digital addiction” in the country. MORE..
Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for allegedly causing a loss to the government when the Mutwal Fishery Harbour was leased to a private company in 2014—be reconvened on April 29. MORE..
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Technology
UK Government offers free AI skills to every adult
The UK Government has announced a plan to give every adult in the UK the opportunity to take free, newly benchmarked courses to gain practical Artificial Intelligence skills for work. MORE..
iPhone 18 series launching soon, Apple likely to surprise with pricing
iPhone 18 series launching soon, Apple likely to surprise with pricing
We have all heard about the rising RAM prices, thanks to the demand from AI data centres. Now, as per reports, it seems that Apple cannot stay immune to this hike either. MORE..
Oracle says data center outage causing issues faced by US TikTok users
Oracle says data center outage causing issues faced by US TikTok users
Oracle on Tuesday said issues faced by U.S. users of social media app TikTok are the result of a temporary weather-related power outage at an Oracle data center, after California Governor Gavin Newsom linked the issues to what he called the suppression of content critical of President Donald Trump. MORE..
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Technology giant Meta is set to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp users in the coming months in its latest experiment with paid services. MORE..
Entertainment
Mattel reveals iconic Ken doll’s full name ahead of its 65th birthday
Ken doll has been in the market for 65 years now. It first hit the shelves in 1961. Ahead of its 65th birthday in March this year, Mattel, one of the global toy and family entertainment companies, announced Ken’s full name. Well, it is Kenneth Sean Carson. MORE..
Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts
Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts
The scramble for tickets to K-pop band BTS’ comeback tour, which comes after a four-year hiatus, has seen Mexico’s president appealing to her South Korean counterpart to add more shows in her country. MORE..
Arijit Singh at 38 announces retirement from playback singing
Arijit Singh at 38 announces retirement from playback singing
Singer Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from playback singing. MORE..
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries. MORE..
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Sports
Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami on kidnapping and false imprisonment charges
Boxing champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis was arrested in Miami on Wednesday, nearly two weeks after authorities issued a warrant accusing him of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping, according to Miami Gardens police. MORE..
USA’s Aaron Jones charged for breaching ICC’s anti-corruption code
USA batter Aaron Jones has been charged by the ICC with five breaches of the Anti-Corruption Code and suspended from playing all cricket with immediate effect. He has 14 days to respond to the charges. MORE..
Sri Lanka T20I squad for England series announced
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has announced the 16-member squad led by Dasun Shanaka selected to play in the upcoming three-match T20I series against England. MORE..
Sri Lanka drop to sixth in ODI team rankings after England series defeat
Sri Lanka have dropped to sixth in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) One Day International (ODI) team rankings following the 1-2 series defeat at the hands of England in Colombo. MORE..
Joe Root forced to defend Harry Brook century celebration as WWE move raises eyebrows
England veteran Joe Root was forced to defend his younger teammate Harry Brook for a celebration after the win over Sri Lanka that some suggested was on the nose in light of a recent drinking scandal. MORE..
