Hotels cannot declare beaches private : CCD
The Department of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management says no hotel or individual can claim ownership of beaches in Sri Lanka. Speaking during a televised interview, Director General of the Department, Professor Turney Pradeep Kumara, said that it is…
Train ticket black market hit : Minister hails progress in ticket scam crackdown
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake says IT experts from the Digital Ministry and other agencies have helped temporarily curb the widely discussed online train ticket scam, as Sri Lanka Railways launches a new mandatory identification verification system. The minister said the…
TPA to support Hartal in North and East
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), led by MP Mano Ganesan, has extended its support for the hartal to be held on 15th August in the Northern and Eastern provinces to protest the alleged killing of a man by soldiers from…
50,000 at Risk: Trafficking gangs target Sri Lankans
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has issued an urgent warning over a new wave of human trafficking activities targeting Sri Lankans, particularly linked to cyber scam centres in Southeast Asia. Intelligence suggests these networks aim to lure and…
Police stop protesters from entering JVP headquarters
A tense situation was reported near the JVP headquarters in Pelawatte after the Police prevented a group of unemployed graduates from entering the premises. A group of unemployed graduates had staged a procession to the JVP Headquarters seeking a discussion…
“Our children should be able to do politics, if they want to” – Namal
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Australia’s Governor General concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
The Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, concluded her official visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday (10 Aug). During her visit, which commenced on 06 August, the Governor General met President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Dr. Harini…
Alliance Finance Company PLC: A Legacy of Purpose-Driven Business Excellence
With a proud legacy of over 69 years in Sri Lanka’s financial sector, Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) continues to set benchmarks in sustainable finance, corporate governance, and customer-centric innovation. As the oldest finance company in the country and a…
Petition filed at SC challenging Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented to Parliament by the government to revoke the privileges of former Presidents. The petition was submitted by General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Renuka…
Axo Creative Marks Milestone with Launch of First Office in Colombo
Axo Creative (Pvt) Ltd officially opened the doors to its very first office space, signalling a new phase in its journey to redefine digital marketing in Sri Lanka. Founded by seasoned content creators and marketers, Rashith Yapa and Manitha Abeysiriwardana,…