Ex-Sri Lanka Test player Kaushal Silva to coach Hong Kong
Former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper batsman Kaushal Silva has been appointed as the new head coach of Hong Kong’s cricket team, the sport’s governing body in the city said on Monday. The 39-year-old, who played 39 Tests and scored three hundreds…
Freedom of expression and emerging challenges discussed
The seminar titled “Freedom of Expression and Emerging Challenges”, jointly organized by the Media Law Forum and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), was held last week (24), being officially opened by President of the Bar Association of Sri…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28 July), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.04 to Rs….
Education reforms : PM gives more details
Education Minister, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says educational reform is not merely about the introduction of a new textbook, but a transformation of the entire system. Elaborating on the proposed new education reforms, the PM said the National People’s Power…
Working committee appointed for Parliamentary Caucus on Arts
A working committee has been appointed pertaining to the future activities of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs, established under the Tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka. Members of Parliament Sena Nanayakkara, Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi, Hiruni Wijesinghe, Nilanthi Kottahachchi,…
Vavunathivu “Suryashakthi” solar power plant declared open
The “Suryashakthi” solar power plant has been declared open in Vavunathivu, Batticaloa, by Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakodi. The new solar power plant has been built with a capacity of adding 10 megawatts to the National Grid. This is the…
New Chief Secretary of the Uva Province appointed
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Mrs. P.A.J. Fernando as the Chief Secretary of the Uva Province, with immediate effect. The appointment letter was handed over to Mrs. Fernando at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (28) by Presidential Secretary Dr….
How to Pay Traffic Fines Online via GovPAY
Paying fines for traffic violations that are not brought to court has been a time-consuming and inconvenient process for the general public for decades. Many have had to travel long distances, especially challenging during weekends, public holidays, or outside of…
City of Dreams Sri Lanka Unveils NÜWA: A New Era of Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Begins
In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality industry, NÜWA, the internationally acclaimed luxury hotel brand by Melco Resorts & Entertainment, officially opens its doors at the prestigious City of Dreams Sri Lanka. This grand launch is the…
Borella multi-vehicle collision : Update from Police
Police say one person was killed and 06 others were injured in the multi-vehicle collision that was reported near the Borella Cemetery roundabout in Colombo today. According to the Police, a small crane had crashed into 06 parked motorcycles and…