Altair Issues Over 100+ Title Deeds Post Ownership Change
Altair Residences have, over the past six months, seen more than 100 individual title deeds being executed by apartment owners, providing owners with a clear, registered, legal title to their apartments in accordance with Sri Lankan property law. This has…
Sri Lanka and Netherlands celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations
Sri Lanka and the Netherlands marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the launch of the official commemorative logo. Diplomatic ties between the two countries were officially established on Nov. 23, 1951. To commemorate the…
Dollar rate steady across major banks today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown marginal depreciation against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 Jan), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US…
15 killed in Colombia plane crash, including senior lawmaker
A small passenger aircraft operated by state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote area of Norte de Santander province in northeastern Colombia on Wednesday, killing all 15 people aboard. The plane, a Beechcraft 1900 turboprop, was flying from Cúcuta toward…
Design83 Is Redefining What ‘Successful Packaging’ Means for Consumer Brands!
From premium exports to everyday FMCG, Design83 (www.design83.studio) has built a strong track record in packaging and brand design. The agency combines consumer psychology, global design expertise and technical execution to deliver work that performs on shelf and in the…
Gold jumps to record high above $5,500
Gold jumped to a record high above $5,500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US dollar weakness and investor flight from sovereign bonds and currencies. Bullion jumped as much as 3.2%, building on a 4.6% leap in the…
PM Harini Launches Grade 1 Education Reforms
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today inaugurated the national programme to implement Sri Lanka’s new education reforms, starting with Grade 1, at Gunasekara Vidyalaya in Athurugiriya. The 2026 reforms mark a shift from an exam-oriented system…
ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit
ASP Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the new Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit. Olugala is known for his involvement in a high-profile international police operation that led to the arrest of underworld figures Mandinu Padmasiri, also known…
Weather: Mainly fair weather across the island today
Mainly dry conditions are expected across most parts of the island today, the Department of Meteorology said. Ground frost is possible in some areas of the Nuwara-Eliya district during the early morning hours, the Department said. Misty conditions may occur…
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 – Points Table
Australia took one step closer to defending their ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup title as they sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling win over West Indies. In the marquee Super Six Group 1 clash on Wednesday, Australia posted…