Automobile Technologies Drive Innovation Forward with Exclusive GAC Test Drive Experience
Automobile Technologies, Sri Lanka’s premier EV company, brought a wave of innovation and excitement to the heart of Colombo with an exclusive outdoor test drive event featuring the luxury electric vehicle brand GAC, held at the Nelum Pokuna premises recently. …
Former SL cricketer opens elite cricket center in Melbourne
The “Elite Cricket Centre” (ECC), a state-of-the-art cricket facility, was inaugurated in Melbourne, Australia, recently (08), offering a world-class indoor facility designed for players of all levels. The cricket facility was co-founded by former Sri Lankan international fast bowler and…
Sajith calls for Rs. 400 wage hike and land rights for Plantation Workers
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a Rs. 400 wage increase for plantation workers and the transfer of uncultivated lands to empower them as small-scale tea estate owners. MP Premadasa said that the government has proposed to increase the…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 301.75, while the selling…
Govt urged to publish PTA Repeal Committee Report and Draft Bill
Justice for All, a non-governmental organisation, has called for the committee report containing recommendations for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to be made public. Issuing a statement, Justice for All said it has always consistently advocated…
Speaker calls out growing use of unparliamentary language, warns MPs
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has warned Parliamentarians to refrain from making inappropriate remarks and accusations targeting fellow members. The Speaker made this statement during the presentation of announcements to Members at the commencement of today’s parliamentary session. Addressing the Parliament, he…
Heroin arrest: Suspect identified as Acting Officer, Not certified Principal
The Sri Lanka Professional Principals’ Association has issued a statement today (14) clarifying facts regarding a principal of a primary school in the Eppawala area of Anuradhapura who was arrested with 1.185 kilos of heroin recently. The statement notes that…
Australian media highlights Sri Lankan Culture – Lankan Fest 2025
Australian Mainstream Media Highlights Sri Lankan Culture – Lankan Fest 2025 Marks a Historic Milestone Sri Lankan culture is gaining remarkable visibility across Australia, with increasing interest from major mainstream media channels. This year, 7 News Australia, one of the…
What are the 18 state-owned SOEs now running at a loss?
Eighteen out of 52 key state-owned enterprises in Sri Lanka have reported losses in the first six months of 2025, placing a renewed burden on the government and taxpayers, according to the Mid-Year Fiscal Report issued by the Ministry of…
Rasika Peiris assumes duties as new Commissioner General of Elections
The National Election Commission has announced that Rasika Peiris has assumed duties as the new Commissioner General of Elections. Rasika Peiris assumed duties as the new Commissioner General of Elections today. He has been appointed to the position following the…