India-SL hold talks on stronger cooperation in Education Sector
The importance of building stronger cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, especially in the areas of Education, was discussed during a meeting between Indian High Commissioner Santhosh Jha and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. The Prime Minister further highlighted the need…
Special train for Madhu Festival
Special train services will operate for the festival of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu held on 15th August, Deputy Minister of Sports Sugath Thilakaratne said. Addressing the media, the Deputy Minister said that one train will leave…
Sri Lanka to review intellectual property laws for music sector
A discussion on enforcing intellectual property laws in Sri Lanka’s music industry was held Monday at the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, chaired by Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe. The meeting, organized with the International Confederation of Societies…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Aug), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.45 to Rs….
Gold hidden in vehicle spare parts seized at BIA
A 48-year-old man was arrested at the Katunayake Airport on Monday for smuggling 28 gold biscuits weighing 3.266 kilos, by concealing them in vehicle spare parts imported from Dubai. According to the Police, the suspect was arrested following an inspection…
Automobile Technologies opens first-ever GAC Aion EV City Store at CCC Mall
The grand opening of the inaugural showroom of GAC by Automobile Technologies (Pvt) Ltd., was held on 22nd July at the prestigious Colombo City Centre premises, leading Sri Lanka to a new era of innovation, elegance and electric mobility. The…
Deshapriya calls for ‘Youth Quota’ in Parliament, Provincial Councils
Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has called for a dedicated youth quota in parliamentary and provincial council elections, similar to the provision already in place for local government polls. Speaking ahead of International Youth Day on August 12, Deshapriya told…
“President AKD restructured debt, which even Ranil could not”
Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation Susil Ranasinghe says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake restructured Sri Lanka’s debt, which even former President Ranil Wickremesinghe could not. Speaking to the media, the Deputy Minister said that not only is restructuring of the…
Cabinet approves removal of Railway GM Dhammika Jayasundara
Cabinet approval has been granted for the removal of Dhammika Jayasundara from his position as the General Manager of Railways. The approval has been granted after Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake recently submitted a special proposal to the Cabinet requesting Jayasundara’s…
70 yr old doctor sentenced to 15 years over sexual assault of young mother
A doctor who was indicted before the Anuradhapura High Court for sexually assaulting a 25-year-old single mother who had come to his medical centre to remove a previously implanted intrauterine device (IUD) has been found guilty. According to the Mawbima…