Govt reveals plans for Mattala Airport
The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) had been built without a business purpose, Minister of Aviation Bimal Rathnayake said. Addressing the media, Minister Rathnayake said that it has become an abandoned airport, due to which the country is facing a…
2 Sri Lankans among 149 arrested in Pakistan scam call centre
Two Sri Lankans are among 149 individuals arrested by Pakistani authorities following a major raid on a scam call centre in Faisalabad, the country’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) confirmed on Thursday. The raid, carried out after a tip-off,…
“Anemia among adolescent girls & women is a serious concern”
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of the international conference titled “Nourishing South Asia” on 9th of July which being held from July 9 to 11 at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, with…
US new tariff: Harsha gives his assessment
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has called for urgent, bipartisan efforts to secure a more competitive trade deal with the United States, warning that the current 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports is not sustainable and risks undermining the…
Ford Recalls Over 850,000 Vehicles in U.S
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 850,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential fuel pump issue that could lead to engine stalling, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Thursday. According to NHTSA, a faulty low-pressure…
World Record: Most expensive handbag ever sold
The original Hermès model made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 has sold at auction for a staggering €7 million ($8.18 million). With fees, the anonymous bidder paid a total of €8.58 million ($10 million), making…
Trincomalee foreigner assault : One suspect arrested
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, has condemned the recent assault of a group of foreign tourists in Trincomalee, stating that the government has taken serious note of the unfortunate incident. Issuing a statement, the Deputy Minister said that…
Dialog e-Load Super Blast Offers Rs.150 Million in Prizes for Digital Reloads
Win SUVs, Gold Coins, Smartphones and More for Prepaid Top-Ups From left to right – Supun Weerasinghe, Director / Group Chief Executive, Dialog Axiata PLC; Hemal Ranasinghe; and Lasantha Theverapperuma, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri…
Police slams Irresponsible Media Coverage of Seatbelt Regulations
The Sri Lanka Police have denied recent media reports suggesting that a new law has been introduced mandating seatbelt use for bus drivers. Issuing a statement, police clarified that no such new regulation has been implemented, and that the seatbelt…
Schoolboy falls off footboard of moving bus : Captured on camera
A distressing incident has been reported from Kurunegala where a schoolboy fell off the footboard of a private bus while it was in motion. The shocking footage was recorded by the dashboard camera of a car driven by the child’s…