Police slams Irresponsible Media Coverage of Seatbelt Regulations
The Sri Lanka Police have denied recent media reports suggesting that a new law has been introduced mandating seatbelt use for bus drivers. Issuing a statement, police clarified that no such new regulation has been implemented, and that the seatbelt…
Schoolboy falls off footboard of moving bus : Captured on camera
A distressing incident has been reported from Kurunegala where a schoolboy fell off the footboard of a private bus while it was in motion. The shocking footage was recorded by the dashboard camera of a car driven by the child’s…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of a prostitution-related felony in federal court in New York but acquitted of the far more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. After a seven-week trial, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to…
Today’s News Digest – July 2
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Foreign scholarship programme for…
From Supermarkets to Smart Banking: Cargills Bank Marks 11 Years of Innovation
Cargills Bank proudly marks its 11th anniversary, celebrating over a decade of inclusive and transformative banking that continues to reshape access to financial services across the island. Established in 2014 with a mission to empower progress in every Sri Lankan…
Canada orders Hikvision to close Canadian operations
The Canadian government has directed Chinese surveillance camera maker Hikvision to halt its operations in Canada, citing national security concerns. The announcement was made by Industry Minister Mélanie Joly on Friday night. Hikvision, formally known as Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology…
World Test Championship (2023-2025) Points table
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 78 runs in the second Test, clinching the two-match series 1-0. The post World Test Championship (2023-2025) Points table appeared first on Newswire.
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 June), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 296.25 and the selling…
AG serves indictments on Keheliya Rambukwella
The Attorney General has served indictments on former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 11 others over the alleged importation of substandard human Immunoglobulin injections. The indictments were served before the Colombo High Court Special Trial-at-Bar today. The Former Health Minister was…
Union Assurance Becomes First Life Insurer in Sri Lanka to Achieve ISO 27001:2022 Certification
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has achieved a landmark milestone by becoming the first Life Insurance Company to be certified under the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard, redefining information security benchmarks across the industry. The globally-recognised certification affirms the strength and…