Laugfs assures gas supplies following shortage reports
Laugfs Gas says gas stocks have been ordered for delivery to the Colombo Port and that operational plans are in place to resume islandwide distribution once the shipment is received. A gas shortage was reported over the past few days,…
Lawyers facing threats can seek security : Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said any lawyer who feels his or her life is under threat can obtain security through the Ministry of Public Security. The minister made the remarks at a special media briefing held today. He condemned the…
Health officials warn of rise in rabies transmission from cats
Health officials have warned that rabies transmission from cats has increased in Sri Lanka. Consultant Community Physician at the Health Ministry Dr. Athula Liyanapathirana of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health said rabies is “100 percent a fatal…
King Charles’s Brother Andrew Arrested
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police confirmed on Thursday, in a development that has drawn global attention. Thames Valley Police took the 66-year-old into custody at…
Sri Lanka appoints new Honorary Consul in Brisbane
Sri Lanka has appointed Nalin Perera as its new Honorary Consul in Brisbane, Queensland, with consular jurisdiction covering the state of Queensland. Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Australia Yasoja Gunasekera formally handed over the Commission of Appointment to Perera on…
President AKD calls for culturally inclusive and ethical AI
Artificial intelligence should be harnessed to promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind,” President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said in his address during the Heads of State Session held alongside the AI IMPACT SUMMIT 2026 in New Delhi, India. Addressing…
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 19), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.48 to Rs. 305.63 while…
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India AI Summit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declined to hold hands during a group photo at the India AI Impact Summit drawing attention as other leaders on stage linked arms for the ceremonial image. The summit, attended by…
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India’s AI Summit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declined to hold hands during a group photo at the India AI Impact Summit on Thursday (Feb. 19), drawing attention as other leaders on stage linked arms for the ceremonial image….
Dollar rate: Rupee edges lower as selling rates rise
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar across most major commercial banks today (Feb 19) compared to Wednesday. According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US dollar increased slightly from Rs. 306.2 to Rs….