India’s Constitution: A promise of equality and protection for all
At the heart of the Constitution is the principle of equality. Article 14 explicitly guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law. When India gained independence in 1947, the country’s leaders faced a daunting challenge. How could they unite…
Syphilis-like infection detected in monkeys in Polonnaruwa, Giritale
A syphilis-like bacterial infection spreading among monkeys and macaques has been detected in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, it was reported. According to reports, the infection has been found through a joint study by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and animal health…
Drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder of Police officer
A man accused of attempting to run over and kill a police officer with a vehicle has been sentenced by the Colombo High Court to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment. The individual, identified as a drug trafficker, had approximately 17…
Sri Lanka hosts International Tourism Leaders’ Summit
The International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) was held in Colombo yesterday (02), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to mark the conclusion of a month-long series of activities held throughout September in parallel with World Tourism Day. The…
Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings
A Dutch court on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to give Facebook and Instagram users an easier way to choose a timeline that shows posts in chronological order rather than being shaped by algorithms that track their activity and interests. The…
Man found dead after alleged casino losses in Colombo
A 45-year-old man from Kandy was found dead in a luxury hotel in Colombo linked to a casino, authorities confirmed Thursday. Police said the man had checked in several days earlier. Hotel staff alerted police after noticing his room remained…
Showers expected in a few areas of Sri Lanka today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today. According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere on the island. Fairly strong winds of…
RBI proposes Indian Rupee lending to Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka
India’s central bank has moved to expand the international role of the Indian rupee, allowing banks to lend and settle trade in the currency with neighbors Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. The Reserve Bank of India said that authorized dealer…
Bronze for Nuwan India Gamage at World Para Athletics Championships!
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan India Gamage produced a superb leap of 6.46m in the Men’s T44 Long Jump to win bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The post Bronze for Nuwan India Gamage at World Para Athletics…
GCE O/L exam 2025 : Important Notice for Students
The deadline to submit applications for the GCE Ordinary Level Examinations 2025 (midnight October 9) will not be extended under any circumstances. The post GCE O/L exam 2025 : Important Notice for Students appeared first on Newswire.