Former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder case verdict scheduled for today
Suspects linked to the attack and killing of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer were produced before the Gampaha High Court today. The incident occurred on May 9, 2022, in the Nittambuwa area, when then-MP Amarakeerthi…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains steady at Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 11), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 312. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates…
India tightens AI rules for social media platforms
India’s Ministry of Information Technology has updated rules for the use of generative artificial intelligence on social media platforms. Now platforms have three hours to remove content requested by authorities. Previously, they had a 36-hour window to take down such…
Zonal Education Director, teacher advisor arrested over Rs. 50,000 bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested the Zonal Education Director and a Teacher Advisor of the Dehiattakandiya Zonal Education Office. The arrests were made following a complaint by a resident of Dehiattakandiya, who alleged that…
Airlines start halting flights to Cuba amid US fuel blockade
Which airlines have suspended services to Cuba? Two more Canadian airlines, Air Transat and WestJet, announced a halt in flights to Cuba. Air Transat said it was canceling all flights to Cuba until at least April 30. This follows “the…
Canadian police say 10 dead in British Columbia school shooting
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that 10 people, including the suspected shooter, have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the province of British Columbia, with more people injured. The Tumbler Ridge RCMP said in…
Kayts van shooting : Police now say suspect was 19 not 17
Sri Lanka Police say the driver of a van who was shot in Kayts by the Police yesterday for failing to heed orders to stop for inspection was a 19-year-old youth. Previously, it was reported that a 17-year-old driver had…
CEB Restructuring: 24 Unions warn of action
Twenty‑four electricity sector trade unions, consisting of employees who have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), have warned of trade union action if the government gazettes the date for restructuring the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) without providing acceptable solutions…
Changes planned for top roles in state institutions
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions. Addressing the post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, he said the government is currently discussing which officials should be replaced. “The government intends to…
Free Entry for Australia Vs Ireland game at RPS today
The public will be granted free entry to witness the Australia vs. Ireland match, scheduled to be played today in Colombo. Accordingly, spectators may enter the ground via Gates 4 and 5 of the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS),…