Sri Lanka Consulate in Jeddah warns Umrah pilgrims of possible flight disruptions
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has cautioned Sri Lankan nationals planning to undertake Umrah that connecting flights to and from Jeddah and Medina may face disruptions due to the current situation in the region. In a notice…
AI-enabled MRI machine installed at National Hospital Colombo
An advanced MRI machine equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has been installed at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka for the first time in a government hospital, the Health Ministry said. The machine, valued at over Rs. 450 million,…
SLPP decides to postpone its May Day celebrations
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has announced that it will not conduct its rally on International Labour Day, marked on May 01. Addressing the media, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said a decision has been taken by the party…
Rescued Iranian sailors to receive gratis visas : Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says Sri Lanka will grant free one-month visas to a group rescued from Iranian vessels, allowing them to remain in Sri Lanka under humanitarian protection, Indian media, The Hindu, reported. According to the report,…
Alliance Finance Strengthens its Sustainable Finance Legacy with ACCA Recognition
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka’s pioneering triple bottom-line financial institution, has been recognised as the Runner-up in the Other Financial Services Category at the prestigious ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024/25. According to the official Judges’ Report,…
Illegal acquisition of assets : Sajin Vass remanded
Former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission today, has been remanded until March 24. Sajin Vass Gunawardena was remanded after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. He was taken into custody by officials…
TISL requests documents on coal tender controversy
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has formally requested information from multiple public authorities regarding the controversial procurement of coal for the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant. The move comes amid mounting public scrutiny, parliamentary inquiries, and allegations of irregularities in the…
South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100
South Korea will impose its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years as global jitters deepen over spiraling oil prices. President Lee Jae Myung announced the cap on Monday, convening an emergency meeting in response to the ongoing Middle…
ASPI drops 797 points in sharp 3.5% fall
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a sharp decline today (09), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing at 21,904.14 points, down 797.77 points or 3.51%. Market turnover stood at Rs. 5.8 billion, reflecting heightened trading activity amid the…
29-year-old suspect arrested in gold chain-snatching attempt
The Sri Lanka Police have reported that a 29‑year‑old suspect from Kalutara was arrested on Sunday morning (08) after attempting to snatch a gold necklace worth approximately Rs. 250,000 from an 18‑year‑old woman in Wennappuwa. The incident occurred on St….