Special exposition of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics at Gangaramaya Temple
The veneration of the Sacred Relics, which are due to be brought to Sri Lanka with the intervention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the full patronage of the Government of India, will be held at the Hunupitiya…
42 new wellness centres to open across 21 districts
The second phase of the nationwide initiative to set up 1,000 wellness centres is set to deliver 42 new facilities across 21 districts on January 24, expanding access to quality primary healthcare services for communities throughout Sri Lanka. According to…
AR Rahman responds to controversy over Bollywood comments
On Sunday, music composer and singer AR Rahman shared a video addressing the controversy sparked by his remarks in a BBC Asian Network interview. During the interview, Rahman was asked about discrimination in Bollywood. He said he had “never felt”…
“Which is superior? Mind or AI?” Ranil asks ChatGPT
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that religion remains essential even as artificial intelligence continues to advance, stressing that human consciousness cannot be replaced by technology. He made these remarks while attending a religious ceremony held in Galle, where he reflected…
New ICC ODI player rankings released
Daryl Mitchell is now One-Day cricket’s top-ranked batter, but he is also a gold standard example of persistence paying off. He has left an indelible mark on the game and he is certainly not done yet. Behind Mitchell and Kohli,…
CIM appoints new committee to elevate marketing capability in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Professional Member Support Committee (SLPMSC) CIM has announced the establishment of the Sri Lanka Professional Member Support Committee (SLPMSC) The committee will organise high-level networking events and promote professional development initiatives across Sri Lanka The SLPMSC will be…
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Writer Business Services Enters Sri Lanka to Partner with Institutions to Provide Information Management and Payments Solutions
To launch a world-class secure storage facility in Seeduwa, Colombo Bring advanced information management, including cybersecurity and payments solutions tailored for banking, government, and large enterprises Writer Corporation, one of India’s leading business groups, today announced the launch of its…
07 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching
The Sri Lanka Navy seized two Indian fishing boats and apprehended seven Indian fishermen during an operation conducted last night (20 Jan), while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan, Jaffna. As part of the Navy’s regular operations…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against the US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (21 Jan) compared to Tuesday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced to Rs. 305.89, while the selling rate has also…