BOI showcases investment opportunities in emerging University Towns
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) organized a dedicated investment forum to present structured business opportunities in Keragala, Gampaha District (Western Province), and Sooriyawewa, Southern Province, positioning them as emerging University Towns. The event brought together local and…
China says top military official under investigation
China’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a close ally of Xi Jinping – was placed under investigation for “suspected serious violations of discipline and law”. Zhang Youxia is the joint vice-chairperson of the Central…
E-gates officially open at BIA arrival terminal
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that electronic gates at the arrival terminal of Katunayake Airport have officially been opened today (28 Jan). Chief Immigration Officer Jude Fernando stated that four electronic gates have been introduced under this initiative,…
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case
A South Korean court has sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from the Unification Church, according to South Korea’s official Yonhap news agency. The…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28 Jan), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.83 to Rs. 305.98….
Indian singer Arijit Singh stepping away from playback singing
Singer Arijit Singh has offered clarity regarding his recent decision to withdraw from playback singing, a move that has drawn considerable attention across the music industry. In a series of candid statements posted to his private X profile, the 38-year-old…
Trinco Buddha statue incident : Kassapa Thera further remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and five others have been further remanded until 02 February in connection with an incident involving a Buddha statue in the Trincomalee area. The group was further remanded after being produced before…
Namal meets Karnataka CM in Bangalore
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bangalore on Tuesday. Commenting on the meeting in a post on ‘X’, Rajapaksa described it as an honour to engage with one of India’s most…
IMF concludes visit to Sri Lanka after cyclone impact review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team that visited Sri Lanka to study the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and hold discussions with authorities has now concluded its mission. The delegation, which arrived on January 22, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,…
SC to issue notices to Gotabaya, others, over May 09 unrest petition
The Supreme Court has directed the issuance of notices to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and several others named as respondents in a fundamental rights petition related to the May 09 unrest in 2022. The case seeks recovery of compensation allegedly…