FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 Marks a Bold New Era at Cinnamon Life
Left to right: Rizan Nazeer, Head of Local Promotions, FACETS, Sanjiv Hulugalle CEO, Cinnamon Life, Armil Sammoon Chairman, FACETS 2026, Akram Cassim, President, Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association, Mr. Shezan Mansoor, Vice President and COO, Sri Lanka Gem and…
Protest at Presidential Secretariat over Trinco lands
A protest has been staged in front of the Presidential Secretariat against the distribution of agricultural lands in Trincomalee to private companies and the encroachment of forest land for development projects. Protesters were seen holding banners urging the halting of…
Batticaloa to boost security with more Police, joint operations
A series of key decisions aimed at strengthening public security in the Batticaloa District were taken at a meeting of the District Coordinating Committee held on August 13. The meeting, chaired by the Committee’s head Sunil Handunneththi, was attended by…
Rs. 14 Mn in bribes : More details on arrest of Top cop
The Bribery Commission says the Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage, was arrested for having collected Rs. 14 million in bribes from various parties. Providing details on the arrest, the Bribery Commission said that the Police…
Parliament Committee on High Posts confirm 7 appointments
Committee on High Posts approves the appointments of an ambassador, 2 Ministry Secretaries and 4 chairmen The Committee on High Posts, at its meeting held on 06th August 2025, has granted approval for the appointments of an ambassador, 2 Ministry…
New IGP vows tougher laws to combat crime and drugs
Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says measures are being taken to tighten the laws to maintain law and order in Sri Lanka. Speaking to the media, after having assumed duties today, IGP Weerasooriya said that the…
Sri Lanka on track for faster economic recovery : CBSL Governor
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is progressing faster than initially anticipated, with the country expected to surpass pre-crisis levels within the next year. In an interview with Channel News Asia, Dr. Weerasinghe said economic…
Top Indian Politicians & Bollywood Stars to Address Colombo Conclave
The prestigious Pagariya JBN Power Conclave 2025, set to take place in Colombo from August 15 to 17, will feature an impressive lineup of prominent Indian leaders from politics, business, and the entertainment industry. Among the keynote speakers is Dr….
Old man dies after assault over alleged chocolate theft
A 67-year-old man has died after being assaulted over allegations of stealing a chocolate from a shop in Peradeniya, police said. The victim, identified as Dharmasena Cooray from Pahala Iriyagama, was reportedly beaten by the shop owner and an employee…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14 Aug), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.60 to Rs. 297.65,…