Fraudulent vehicle registration : RMV Chief further remanded
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded. The suspect was produced before the Kurunegala Pilaessa Magistrate’s Court today (10), where the Magistrate ordered that…
40-day commemoration for late Iranian Supreme Leader held in Colombo
The commemoration ceremony to honour the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, traditionally held 40 days after death, was held in Colombo on Thursday (09). The ceremony was held at the Iranian Cultural Centre in Colombo under the…
Navy arrests 10 Indian fishermen for poaching in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area North of Mannar. According to the Navy, the Indian fishermen were arrested during…
Lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 13 districts today
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva provinces, and the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (10). Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to…
Oxford College of Business Secures Multiple Honours at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026
Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education provider, has once again reaffirmed its institutional excellence by securing multiple accolades at the prestigious Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026, organised by The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers…
India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media
The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X. Last week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology…
Deputy Minister warns of legal action over organized damage to renovated Bus Stand
Deputy Transport Minister Prasanna Gunasena says legal action will be taken against those responsible for damaging facilities at the newly renovated Colombo Central Bus Stand, following reports of organized vandalism. Speaking during an inspection visit to the premises, the Deputy…
April School holidays: Update from Govt
The first school term for Sinhala and Tamil medium government and government-approved private schools for 2026 will end today, April 10, the Ministry of Education announced. According to the Ministry, the third phase of the first term for Muslim schools…
New Indian Culinary Team Joins Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka
The New Indian Culinary Team Seated L-R: Chef Pankaj Dhobal and Chef Akshay Gusain Standing L-R: Chef Rinku Singh and Chef Sachin Negi Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa continues to elevate its position as a premier oceanfront destination wedding…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (10), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 318. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…