Gladius South Asia not licensed, warning from SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) announced that “Gladius South Asia” is not licensed to operate as a market participant in Sri Lanka or abroad. Clarifying in a statement on ‘X’, the SEC said it does not…
Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk?
Recent tropical cyclones in southeast and south Asia, along with heavy rains and flooding, have claimed at least 1,800 lives, displaced over a million people and affected close to 11 million more. In the past weeks, one tropical cyclone known…
Govt. sets legal framework for declaring missing persons after Cyclone Ditwah
The Registrar General’s Department has announced that the legal provisions required to register the deaths of persons who died or went missing due to landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah have already been implemented. Issuing a statement, the department…
Cyclone Ditwah triggered around 1,200 landslides : UNDP analysis
The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) satellite data shows 2.3 million Sri Lankans were exposed and 1.1 million hectares were flooded due to Cyclone Ditwah. According to the new geospatial analysis from the UNDP, an estimated 2.3 million people, more…
29 yr old man killed over a money dispute
A 29-year-old man was reported dead after being assaulted on Walana Road in Panadura South last night. According to the Police, the victim had been admitted to the Panadura Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Preliminary investigations reveal that an…
Northeast monsoon : Advisory issued for heavy rains
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Northern, Eastern, and North-Central provinces today. According to the department, the Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over Sri Lanka. Under its influence, showers or thundershowers will…
Call to revisit all-male ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ committee
The Law and Society Trust has urged the government to reconsider the composition of the newly formed Management Committee for the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, describing its all‑male, corporate‑heavy makeup as a troubling departure from promises of inclusivity and accountability….
President orders urgent repairs and no return of 2025 funds
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that the aim of the Government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone’s responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of the people. The President instructed…
SampathCards Makes Magical Moments Memorable This Season with Exclusive Discounts Up to 60%
SampathCards is ushering in the season of celebration with an exciting lineup of offers that promise to make this festive period truly rewarding for all Sampath Credit and Debit Cardholders. Launching its highly anticipated December Seasonal Campaign, the Bank offers…
Bandaranaike Foundation Gives Rs. 250 Million for Disaster Recovery
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, has contributed Rs. 250 million to the government fund established to support recovery and resettlement of communities affected by recent disasters. The contribution was handed over by Kumaratunga…