Over 400 traders charged for food safety violations – PHI
Legal action has been taken against more than 400 traders across Sri Lanka following nationwide raids carried out during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, the Public Health Inspectors’ Union announced. Union General Secretary Chamil Muthukuda said nearly 2,000…
Six Chinese nationals held at BIA with cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 Mn
Six Chinese nationals have been arrested at Katunayake Airport after attempting to illegally bring a large stock of cigarettes into Sri Lanka, valued at approximately Rs. 11.38 million. Customs officials, together with officers from the Customs Narcotics Control Division, detained…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate unchanged at Rs. 318. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the…
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
US Senate Republicans voted down a resolution on Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran. The vote was 47-52, largely along party lines. Once again, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the…
El Salvador publishes law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12
El Salvador has published a new law that will allow authorities to penalise minors as young as 12 with life imprisonment for severe crimes, including homicide, terrorism or rape. On Tuesday, the Salvadoran government released the law, which is slated…
Trump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold first talks in 34 years
United States President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday. The announcement on Wednesday came a day after Israel and Lebanon’s envoys to the US held rare,…
Sri Lanka may have paid up to $286 per barrel for oil, says HSBC chief
Sri Lanka may have purchased oil at around $286 per barrel amid the Middle East conflict, according to HSBC Chief Georges Elhedery, who said oil prices can be significantly higher than Brent crude benchmarks in Asia when insurance, shipping, and…
Four arrested for assaulting Police during illegal gambling den raid
Four suspects have been arrested after assaulting Bakkiella Police officers who raided an illegal gambling den and liquor trafficking operation in the 16th Wanguwa area in Ampara on Tuesday (14). According to the Police, the raid was carried out following…
Anantara Kalutara Resort Celebrates Sinhala & Tamil New Year with Vibrant Cultural Festivities
Anantara Kalutara Resort marked the Sinhala & Tamil New Year on 14th April 2026 with a vibrant and culturally immersive celebration, bringing together guests, invitees, and resort associates in a joyful expression of Sri Lanka’s most cherished festival. Set amidst…
HRCSL finds FR violations in arrest and suspension of former prisons commissioner general
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of former Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya violated his fundamental rights. In a statement, the Commission noted that his detention was not carried out according…