Krrish deal : HC to recall Namal’s case on May 29
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the transaction with the Indian Krrish Company be recalled on May 29. The order was issued when the case was taken up today…
Dollar rate today: Selling rate increases to Rs. 321
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 321. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…
Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP surpasses USD 5,000 for first time in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded strong growth in 2025, with GDP per capita rising to USD 5,003 compared to USD 4,546 in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to a CBSL statement, the increase was supported…
Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition over NOC for IPL participation
Cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his petition filed before the Colombo District Court seeking an interim order compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a no objection certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in the 2026 Indian Premier League and other…
Minister Handunneththi discusses trade, investment and industrial cooperation in Vienna talks
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, held talks with Michael Otter, Director General of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WKO), in April in Vienna, with discussions centring on strengthening bilateral trade, industrial partnerships, and…
DMT plans personalised number plates; 1,185 opt for Rs. 1 million special plates since 2023
The Motor Traffic Department is working on a new system to introduce personalized vehicle number plates bearing personalized names, the Parliamentary Committee on Public Funds (COPF) was informed. During a recent meeting of the COPF, Motor Traffic Department officials noted…
Police warn against false claims on recruitment age limits
Sri Lanka Police have cautioned the public against false information circulating on social media regarding the age limits for recruitment to the Police and the Special Task Force (STF). Issuing a statement, the Police clarified that Gazette Notification No. 2482,…
Pilots taking photos led to South Korea fighter jet collision, report finds
A mid-air collision between two South Korean fighter jets in 2021 was caused by pilots taking photos and videos during a flight, according to a report by the Board of Audit and Inspection of Seoul. The incident involved two F-15K…
Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed. The government will table an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill in the House…
University of Hull to lead Colombo wetlands project
The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia, as Professor Stewart Mottram spearheads a new global research partnership focused on Colombo’s urban wetlands. Backed by a £300,000 award…