CSC upgrade highlights Sri Lanka’s NSA shortfall : Dinouk Colombage
India’s announcement that the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) will be elevated to an international organization has been welcomed, but concerns remain over Sri Lanka’s lack of a National Security Advisor (NSA). In a statement, Dinouk Colombage, Former Director of International…
Fraudulent vehicle registration : RMV Chief granted bail
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was in remand custody, was granted bail today (20) by Pilessa Magistrate W.M.M.I. Wasala. Accordingly, he was released on a cash bail of Rs. 25,000 and two sureties of Rs. 200,000…
“We have a big plan to regain power” – MR
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that a major plan is underway to regain power. “We have a big plan to regain power. There will definitely be a change,” he said, in response to questions by reporters regarding the plans…
Chinese national arrested at BIA with Rs. 35 Mn cigarette haul
Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport arrested a 35‑year‑old Chinese national today (20) after he attempted to smuggle nearly 230,000 foreign cigarettes through the Green Channel. It is reported that the suspect had arrived from China via Bangkok and used…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 319. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates…
Indian Vice President inspects Indian housing project in Nuwara Eliya
Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Nuwara Eliya this morning (20) to inspect progress on the Indian Housing Project, which is being implemented for the estate Tamil community of Indian origin. “Delighted to arrive in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, today…
Department for Registration of Persons resumes all services
The Department for Registration of Persons announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards, which had been temporarily suspended, has resumed from today (20). According to the department, public services, including the one‑day service, are now operational again. The suspension…
Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks
Oil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about the prospect of renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures, the primary benchmark for global prices, jumped…
Gateway College Recognised as a HarperCollins Partner School at London International Book Fair
From (L to R): Anishka Alles – Director Gateway, Dr. Harsha Alles – Chairman Gateway, Rob Thompson – International Sales Director and Charlene Cawte – Head of International At the recently concluded London International Book Fair held at London Olympia,…
India, Sri Lanka, UAE renew push on Trincomalee Oil Hub
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Trincomalee oil farm project and the India–Sri Lanka oil pipeline were discussed during Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan’s visit to Sri Lanka. Addressing the media in Colombo on Sunday (19), Misri said the…