Chinese national arrested in Rs. 1.3 million theft at airport
A Chinese national who stole foreign currency and gold jewellery worth Rs. 1,344,400 from a Sri Lankan passenger arriving at the Katunayake Airport from Dubai has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Police after extensive efforts. According to reports, the…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14 Jan), compared to Tuesday. However, the selling rate remains steady at Rs. 312. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the…
Cyclone-hit students get Rs. 10,000 relief allowance
The Rs. 10,000 allowance provided by the President’s Fund for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah has now commenced, the President’s Office announced today. All relevant financial allocations have been directed to the District Secretariats, and every student who received the…
OHCHR Report : Amnesty calls for justice on conflict-related sexual violence
Amnesty International has called on the Sri Lankan government to take urgent action following the release of a new report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on accountability for conflict-related sexual violence committed during and…
Over 135 women urge President to empower National Women’s Commission
More than 135 women and women’s organisations have signed a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanding urgent action to enable the National Women’s Commission to function effectively. The letter highlights rising incidents of violence against women in Sri…
FitsAir Certified to Conduct In-House Airbus A320 Pilot Training
New approval allows the airline to deliver end-to-end Airbus A320 pilot training using certified flight simulation systems FitsAir, has been officially certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline…
Film Director Chamil Pathiarana reflects on his State Award and looks ahead to future films
Sri Lanka’s State Music Awards 2025, held on January 6, celebrated excellence in music and visual storytelling. Film director Chamil Pathiarana was among the winners, receiving the Best Music Video Award for the popular Shashika Nisansala track “Chandra Paayanna.” With…
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as SLMA President
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as the 132nd President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the oldest and premier professional body for doctors in Sri Lanka. According to the SLMA, trustees, Past Presidents, Council Members, Members of the SLMA,…
Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum extends relief support to 36 Journalists affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum (SLMMF) concluded a multi-phase humanitarian relief programme to support 36 journalists across the country who were severely affected by the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Recognizing that journalists are often among the first responders…
Court halts SLMC’s removal of CMC Councillor for 14 Days
The Colombo District Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the enforcement of a letter issued by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) that removed Colombo Municipal Councillor Sohara Buhari from party membership. The SLMC had removed Sohara Buhari from…