Matara tourist hotels fined Rs. 1 Mn for overpricing bottled water
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has imposed a total fine of Rs. 1,000,000 on two tourist hotels in the district for selling bottled drinking water above the government‑regulated Maximum Retail Price (MRP). According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), each hotel…
Nine Bank employees arrested in Kandy over forged loan documents
The Kandy Special Crimes Investigation Division has arrested nine employees of a private bank branch in Dalada Veediya, in connection with preparing forged loan applications and agreements. Police said six male officers and three female officers were arrested on Wednesday…
Rotary Launches ‘Sharp Eyes Learn Better’ Initiative to Transform Vision Care for Sri Lankan Schoolchildren
2026-2027 Rotary District Governor Kumar Sundararaj’s acceptance speech at the installation ceremony On 9th May 2026, the ballroom of Cinnamon Grand Colombo became more than a ceremonial venue. It became a place where leadership, education, and human dignity converged around…
PRASL launches new PR Certificate Course with SLPI for aspiring communications professionals
A partnership to strengthen Sri Lanka’s future PR talent pipeline PRASL’s line-up of 16 experienced trainers Recognising the growing demand for skilled communications professionals, the Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka (PRASL), together with the Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI),…
Sri Lanka and Nepal Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Connectivity to Strengthen Regional Financial Integration
Nepalis travelling to Sri Lanka can now use their domestic payment app to scan & pay atmore than 400,000 LankaQR merchants (L-R): Mr. Umesh Singh Bhandari, Board Of Director, Nepal Clearing House Limited and DCEO, Shangri-La Development Bank Ltd; Mr….
Netanyahu made secret UAE visit during Iran war: Israeli PM’s office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran, his office announced on Wednesday. In a statement, Netanyahu’s office said the visit took place “in the midst of Operation ‘Roar…
Reckless Bus Driver taught a lesson after Viral Video
A private bus travelling from Kalpitiya to Colombo has come under police investigation after a video showing the vehicle dangerously overtaking another bus in the Madampe area circulated on social media. According to Police, officers from the Madampe Police Station…
Meta announces major new feature for WhatsApp
Meta Newsroom announced the launch of “Incognito Chat” with Meta AI on WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, introducing what the company describes as a completely private way to interact with artificial intelligence. According to Meta, the new feature is…
France confines over 1,700 cruise passengers over suspected gastroenteritis outbreak
More than 1,700 people have been confined on Wednesday aboard a cruise ship in Bordeaux, southwestern France, after a passenger died and dozens of others developed symptoms linked to a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak, French media reported. “According to information provided…
Shani Abeysekara recommended for promotion to DIG rank
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has recommended the promotion of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), with effect from August 25, 2026. The recommendation was communicated to the National Police Commission…