Sri Lanka’s ManKiwwa app named global finalist at Smart City Expo 2025
ManKiwwa, the app designed to solve grassroots challenges in Sri Lanka’s rural towns, has been recognized as one of six global finalists at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Spain. The Sri Lankan app was recognized as a…
US warns of fraudulent claims about Diversity Visa-2027 entry
The US State Department has warned that the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 entry registration period is not yet open, urging the public to ignore fraudulent online claims suggesting otherwise. In a statement, the department said it is aware of individuals…
Colombo Stock Market hits record high as ASPI climbs above 23,000
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high today (Nov. 6), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 158.99 points to close at 23,112.48. Market turnover stood at Rs. 6.06 billion, reflecting strong investor activity across key…
Pilot project to provide locally manufactured school shoes for students
A pilot project has been launched to provide locally manufactured, high-quality school shoes instead of vouchers currently issued to students in schools with fewer than 250 students. The initiative was discussed today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development…
Drug arrest : 7 days DO for NPP councillor’s husband
The husband of a National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Urban Councillor, arrested in possession of heroin, has been remanded until November 12 for further questioning, as per an order issued by the Thambuttegama Magistrate’s Court. The suspect, a school principal, was…
1500-2000 new Leprosy cases detected every year: Health Minister
The National Leprosy Conference commenced today (06), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during which the Roadmap to Eradicate Leprosy within the next 10 years was unveiled. Organised by the Ministry of Health with the collaboration of the…
Mexico’s President presses charges after groping attack on street
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for sexual harassment to be made a crime nationwide after being groped on the street while greeting supporters near the presidential palace in Mexico City. Sheinbaum, 63, said on Wednesday that she had pressed…
CBSL rates : Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (06), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.71 to Rs. 300.97. Meanwhile,…
“What’s your Skincare routine” : Cricketer asks PM Modi
As Prime Minister Modi met and commended the Indian women’s cricket team for their “remarkable resilience and comeback” in the World Cup, he was asked a cheeky question: What is his skincare routine? The question came from top-order batter Harleen…
Selection of new Diyawadana Nilame to take place in Kandy tomorrow
All arrangements have been finalized for the selection meeting to appoint a new Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, scheduled for tomorrow (07). It is reported that the election will take place at the Senkadagala Buddhist Hall,…