BOI warns of investment scam video
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a warning to stakeholders and the public regarding a fraudulent AI-generated video circulating on social media. The video features an image of the BOI Director General and CEO, Ms Renuka…
Evening showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers are expected in several provinces today, with evening showers expected in some areas, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts from today evening,…
Sri Lankan-Founded WealthOS Acquired by World’s Largest Bank JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, has agreed to acquire fintech firm WealthOS for an undisclosed sum, highlighting the growing global footprint of Sri Lankan-founded technology firms. WealthOS, headquartered in the United Kingdom, was co-founded by Sri…
Roar Global completes landmark share buyback
-Consolidates ownership to support long-term growth, marking major exit for BOV Capital Featured in the photo from L-R: Sattar Kassim – Chairman, Roar Global, Mustafa Kassim – Founder/CEO, Roar Global, Dulanga Wydeman – Director Legal Affairs, Roar Global, Rajan Anandan,…
Emotional Wellage Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Late Father
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellage delivered an emotional tribute to his late father after being named Player of the Match in Sri Lanka’s 19-run victory over England in the first One Day International. Wellage produced an outstanding all-round performance, taking…
Double injury blow to South Africa’s T20 World Cup ambitions
South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the preceding three-match T20I series against West Indies. The duo have been replaced by Ryan Rickelton and…
Presidential commission calls for public complaints on alleged corruption at CMC
A presidential commission of inquiry has begun calling for public complaints and information regarding alleged corruption, fraud and abuse of power at the Colombo Municipal Council over a 15-year period. The commission will investigate alleged wrongdoing that occurred between 2010…
Court of Appeal to deliver ruling on Trinco monks’ remand on 30 Jan
The court of Appeal said today (22) it will deliver its order on January 30th, on petitions seeking to nullify the remand detention of two Buddhist monks arrested in connection with the controversial Buddha statue incident in eastern Sri Lanka….
Three killed in wall collapse at construction site in Ahangama
Police say that three people who were trapped after a side wall collapsed at a construction site in the Pelessa area of Ahangama have died. The victims were three laborers who were engaged in constructing the wall. They had been…
Bajaj Enters Sri Lanka’s Electric Three-Wheeler Market with Longest Range Model
Mr. Roahana Dissanayake, Group Chairman and Managing Director, David Pieris Group of Companies, Mr. Naalaka Madugalle, Director and Chief Operating Officer, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, Mr. Jayantha Ratnayake, Chairman, David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited and Mr. Lakmal…