Roar Global completes landmark share buyback
-Consolidates ownership to support long-term growth, marking major exit for BOV Capital Featured in the photo from L-R: Sattar Kassim – Chairman, Roar Global, Mustafa Kassim – Founder/CEO, Roar Global, Dulanga Wydeman – Director Legal Affairs, Roar Global, Rajan Anandan,…
Emotional Wellage Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Late Father
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellage delivered an emotional tribute to his late father after being named Player of the Match in Sri Lanka’s 19-run victory over England in the first One Day International. Wellage produced an outstanding all-round performance, taking…
Double injury blow to South Africa’s T20 World Cup ambitions
South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the preceding three-match T20I series against West Indies. The duo have been replaced by Ryan Rickelton and…
Presidential commission calls for public complaints on alleged corruption at CMC
A presidential commission of inquiry has begun calling for public complaints and information regarding alleged corruption, fraud and abuse of power at the Colombo Municipal Council over a 15-year period. The commission will investigate alleged wrongdoing that occurred between 2010…
Court of Appeal to deliver ruling on Trinco monks’ remand on 30 Jan
The court of Appeal said today (22) it will deliver its order on January 30th, on petitions seeking to nullify the remand detention of two Buddhist monks arrested in connection with the controversial Buddha statue incident in eastern Sri Lanka….
Three killed in wall collapse at construction site in Ahangama
Police say that three people who were trapped after a side wall collapsed at a construction site in the Pelessa area of Ahangama have died. The victims were three laborers who were engaged in constructing the wall. They had been…
Bajaj Enters Sri Lanka’s Electric Three-Wheeler Market with Longest Range Model
Mr. Roahana Dissanayake, Group Chairman and Managing Director, David Pieris Group of Companies, Mr. Naalaka Madugalle, Director and Chief Operating Officer, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, Mr. Jayantha Ratnayake, Chairman, David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited and Mr. Lakmal…
Royal–Thomian Fever Back in March, Historic Night Game Planned
The 147th Royal Thomian Joint Match Organizing Committee has announced that preparations are under way for the 147th Battle of the Blues annual cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas’ College. The three-day match is scheduled to be played…
Rs. 800m CPC tender scandal : Ranatunga duo charged
Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother Dhammika Ranatunga over an alleged…
Union Assurance Empowers Top Performer Excellence with Momentum 2026 Setting a Bold Course in Life Insurance
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life-Insurer, hosted “Momentum 2026” at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, bringing together its high performing advisers and leaders. The event served as a premier conference to unite and inspire the Company’s finest, who are also acclaimed…