Shan Wijeyalal released on bail in corruption case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (12) ordered the release on bail of former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijeyalal de Silva , who had been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission and remanded over corruption allegations. Magistrate Asanga S….
Local climate change expert warns of El Niño impact on Sri Lanka’s plantations
Leading expert in climate change and meteorology, Dr. Ranjith Punyawardena, delivered a comprehensive awareness session on the impending El Niño phenomenon, during a special discussion held at the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, on Wednesday (10). Outlining the potential…
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the 1st T20I
West Indies got off to a winning start in the T20 tournament played in the Caribbean, beating Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in the 1st T20I played in Kingston. Winning the toss and batting first, Sri Lanka briefly threatened to…
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate further increases to Rs. 341
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 341 in some banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and…
Trade minister meets China’s Yunnan governor to boost trade and investment
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe held a highly productive bilateral discussion with Wang Yubo, Governor of Yunnan Province, China, focusing on strengthening Sri Lanka–China trade and investment relations. According to the Ministry of Trade,…
World Environment Day: Five Dehiwala beach access roads formally named
Five beach access roads in Dehiwala have been formally named as part of a new initiative to accurately identify and map public routes to Sri Lanka’s beaches. According to the Ministry of Environment, the move is designed to prevent illegal…
Shanakiyan raises PTA concerns and Hiphop singer’s arrest with EU official in Brussels
ITAK Parliamentary Group Leader and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised the continued use of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the recent arrest of Tamil rapper Ganeshkumar Sangeethsan, known as Hiphop Sangee, in discussions with Charles…
Special envoy Hanif Yusoof engages US business leaders on investment opportunities
Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment Hanif Yusoof engaged with senior representatives of leading American corporations, business associations, and policy institutions in a high‑level dialogue on Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic reforms, investment climate, and emerging opportunities across strategic sectors including…
US experts assist Sri Lanka in developing Parliamentary Budget Office
A U.S. delegation is in Colombo this week to help strengthen Sri Lanka’s parliamentary capacity for independent budget analysis. As part of a week‑long technical assistance exchange, House Democracy Partnership (HDP) Program Manager Meagan Moore and Congressional Budget Office (CBO)…
SriLankan flight makes emergency landing at BIA after lightning strike
A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to make an emergency landing at the Katunayake Airport late last night after being struck by lightning. The airline said flight UL 606 experienced a lightning strike on one of its…