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..
- 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
- Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry assures early preparedness amid Nipah virus concerns
- Agreements to increase estate workers’ daily wage to be signed tomorrow
- China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM’s trip to Beijing
- Nicki Minaj snags Trump gold card after saying she is his ‘No. 1 fan’
- Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President
- Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
- NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk
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NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has warned that due to the budget proposal submitted by the government to remove the Special Commodity Levy on coconut oil and palm oil, it could lead to serious market and health-related consequences. MORE..
Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
A former Senior Manager (Supplies) of Lanka Sathosa and two other individuals have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President
A workshop to brief the heads of 250 state institutions that have been instructed to establish Internal Affairs Units was held today (29) at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM’s trip to Beijing
China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector. MORE..
Agreements to increase estate workers’ daily wage to be signed tomorrow
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has announced that the signing of agreements to increase the daily wages of estate workers will be held tomorrow (30) with the regional plantation companies. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry assures early preparedness amid Nipah virus concerns
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has issued an official statement addressing public concerns following recent media reports on the Nipah virus. MORE..
Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
Sri Lanka Police said 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..
Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
A former Senior Manager (Supplies) of Lanka Sathosa and two other individuals have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Public officials must clearly understand public expectations against corruption and fraud - Secretary to the President
A workshop to brief the heads of 250 state institutions that have been instructed to establish Internal Affairs Units was held today (29) at the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM’s trip to Beijing
China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector. MORE..
Agreements to increase estate workers’ daily wage to be signed tomorrow
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has announced that the signing of agreements to increase the daily wages of estate workers will be held tomorrow (30) with the regional plantation companies. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry assures early preparedness amid Nipah virus concerns
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has issued an official statement addressing public concerns following recent media reports on the Nipah virus. MORE..
Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
Sri Lanka Police said 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..
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..
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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
Nicki Minaj snags Trump gold card after saying she is his ‘No. 1 fan’
Nicki Minaj revealed that she received a so-called Trump “gold card” that offers applicants residency and a path to U.S. citizenship, following an appearance at an event touting President Donald Trump’s government-supported investment accounts for babies. MORE..
Mattel reveals iconic Ken doll’s full name ahead of its 65th birthday
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..
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Sports
Chamuditha ton powers Sri Lanka U19s to win over South Africa
A dazzling 110 in 94 balls from Viran Chamuditha enabled Sri Lanka to beat South Africa by five wickets in their ICC U19 World Cup match at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday. MORE..
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..
