Who was Kapila Chandrasena? US-sanctioned ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO found dead amid Airbus probe
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at a residence in Colpetty on Friday (08), in a dramatic development that comes amid ongoing investigations into one of Sri Lanka’s biggest aviation corruption scandals. Police spokesman ASP…
Two men, including a UK immigration officer, found guilty of spying on politicians and activists for China
Two men, including a UK immigration officer, have been found guilty of spying on politicians and pro-democracy activists on behalf of China. Chung Biu (Bill) Yuen, 65, and Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 40, were found to have violated the National…
Rajangane Saddharathana Thera arrested over social media remarks
Venerable Rajangane Saddarathana Thera was arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Division today (08). According to the Police, he has been arrested in connection with an incident where he allegedly insulted a minister and senior Police officials through social media….
Shermans Logistics signs MOU with Glottis India
*Glottis Ltd is a publicly listed entity in both Bombay stock exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India. *Headquartered in Chennai, Glottis has a strong operational presence across key logistics hubs in India and internationally *Shermans Logistics a well…
Rat poison in watermelon killed Mumbai family, Forensic analysis reveals
Forensic examination has confirmed that the Mumbai family of four died of “poisoning”, not watermelon-induced food poisoning. The authorities have found traces of a toxic substance used to kill rats in the bodies of the victim and the samples of…
Ceremonial welcome accorded to Vietnam President at Presidential Secretariat
The President of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The official reception marks the beginning…
Afternoon showers expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
The prevailing showery condition over Sri Lanka is expected to continue during the next few days due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, showers or thundershowers will…
‘Just a love tap’: Trump downplays US latest strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump on Thursday downplayed recent American strikes on Iranian targets, describing them as a “love tap” while insisting that the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran remains in effect. Speaking to ABC News following reports of clashes involving…
Vietnam President arrives in Sri Lanka
At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago, commencing a…
No tender awarded yet for e-passport project, Minister tells Parliament
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says claims regarding the awarding of a tender for Sri Lanka’s e-passport project are “completely false.” “The statement made regarding the e-passport is completely false because no tender has been awarded so far,” the minister…