W.R. Rodrigo and Co. transitions to partnership, appoints Chanie Rodrigo as Partner
W.R. Rodrigo and Co. has announced a formal transition in its professional structure, moving from a sole practitioner firm to a partnership. This evolution coincides with the appointment of Chanie Rodrigo as a Partner, joining Managing Partner Rajitha Rodrigo to…
President launches ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national programme
The inauguration ceremony of the national programme “REBUILDING SRI LANKA”, launched to efficiently steer the country’s rebuilding process, was held in Colombo today (13 Jan), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This programme is being implemented as an…
Australia enforces under-16 social media ban as Meta shuts 550,000 child accounts
Meta has shut down about 550,000 social media accounts belonging to children in Australia, complying with a new law that bans users under age 16 from accessing major social media platforms, the company said. The action follows legislation that took…
10 Indian fishermen arrested near Delft Island
Ten Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy last night (Jan. 12) for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters near Delft Island. The vessel used by the fishermen was also seized during the operation and taken to…
US: Minnesota sues Federal Govt over immigration crackdown
The US states of Minnesota and Illinois on Monday pressed lawsuits against the administration of President Donald Trump after a woman was fatally shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis last week. Announcing the legal action, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison…
Sri Lanka should revise IMF targets : CB Governor
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka should pursue revisions to the targets set under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, in light of recent unforeseen developments. Speaking during a televised programme Weerasinghe…
President meets outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday, ahead of her scheduled departure from Sri Lanka on January 16, marking the end of her diplomatic tenure. During the meeting, President Dissanayake expressed…
“Saving for retirement will be irrelevant in the next 20 years” – Elon Musk
Saving for retirement has been a cornerstone of personal finance for well over a century. It could become pointless soon, Elon Musk says. “One side recommendation I have is: Don’t worry about squirreling money away for retirement in 10 or…
Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket after India series
Alyssa Healy, the Australia captain and one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles, will retire from all cricket after the multi-format home series against India in February-March 2026. Healy, who was named Meg…
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations
Somalia has severed all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, annulling deals spanning key port operations, security cooperation and defence, citing “harmful actions” that undermine the country’s unity and sovereignty. After the Council of Ministers announced the decision on Monday,…