Man arrested with 2 kilos of Kush cannabis
A stock of drugs valued at approximately Rs. 12 million was seized in Rajagiriya in a joint raid led by the Army Intelligence Unit and officers of the Excise Department. The operation, conducted in the Rajagiriya area on July 22…
MoU with Singapore National University to develop AI
The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Monday (21), to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Digital Economy Ministry and the National University of Singapore to initiate joint research for the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Cabinet spokesman and…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 July), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar decreased to Rs. 298.20 from Rs. 298.55…
Strong winds : High Risk Alert for 14 districts
Strong winds of about (55-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, North- western and Central provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota districts due to the active south-west monsoonal condition….
Visiting the US will soon require a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, added to existing visa costs, according to a provision in the Trump administration’s recently enacted domestic policy bill. The fee will apply…
Sajith calls for white paper on education reforms, ahead of debate
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the government to present a white paper on proposed education reforms, stating that a PowerPoint presentation delivered by the Prime Minister was insufficient for a meaningful debate. The request came after the Parliament’s Business…
Corruption at SriLankan Airlines & Airport: New move from President
A Special Presidential Investigation Committee to Probe Allegations of Fraud, Corruption and Irregularities within SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport and Aviation Services (Private) Limited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe alleged incidents of…
Police reveal more details on Marawila shooting
A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in Naththandiya by unidentified gunmen last night. Police said the shooting was carried out by two unidentified gunmen who arrived on a motorcycle. The woman was traveling in a three-wheeler with her 10-year-old son…
Speaker outlines IGP’s removal procedure
Speaker Jagath Wickramarathne today informed Parliament of the steps that will follow the committee’s recommendation to remove Inspector General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon, who has been found guilty of multiple charges. The announcement follows the conclusion of an inquiry…
President pays final respects to Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the late Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera, Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter in Kandy. Dhammadassi Thera died at age 67 following a sudden illness. He was the chief incumbent of…