Train canteen fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled water above MRP
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a railway catering service after it was found guilty of selling bottled drinking water above the Government‑prescribed Maximum Retail Price (MRP) aboard the Kankesanthurai–Colombo train. The case was…
Concept Paper for National High Performance Centre handed over to Sports Minister
The official concept paper of the National High Performance Centre was formally handed over to Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamagedara at the Ministry of Sports yesterday, marking a key step in advancing Sri Lanka’s sporting ambitions. The project, designed to…
Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army Commander
Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The post Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne appointed new Army Commander appeared first on Newswire.
Spain estimates 49,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over past 24 hours
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday planned to head to the country’s north African exclave after tens of thousands of undocumented migrants crossed the border overnight. Spain sent troops to the Ceuta enclave to reinforce the Civil Guard and…
Police highlight rising accidents among youngsters
Sri Lanka Police have urged parents to remain vigilant when handing over vehicles to young teenagers, highlighting the rising number of accidents linked to overspeeding and reckless driving. Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler, speaking to the media, said that a…
India and New Zealand Turn a Trade Deal into a Strategic Partnership
Anna Mahjar-Barducci is an author, and researcher whose work focuses on the South Asia, Middle East, migration, identity, and international affairs. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic trip to Auckland on July 10–11, becoming the first Indian prime…
Sri Lanka’s First Influencer Marketing Podcast Aims to Redefine the Future of Digital Influence
As influencer marketing continues to transform the way consumers discover brands and make purchasing decisions, Sri Lanka is witnessing the launch of a dedicated platform that brings meaningful conversations to the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry. Marketing strategist, Business…
Former employee ordered to pay Rs. 5 million for leaking trade secrets
The Supreme Court has ordered a former employee of ATG Ceylon (Pvt.) Ltd. to pay Rs. 5 million in damages after finding that he unlawfully disclosed the company’s confidential manufacturing information and trade secrets to a South Korean glove manufacturer. …
LIBA launches ‘India Calling!’ summit to boost Sri Lanka–India trade and investment
India calling forum on August 6th 2026 — The Lanka India Business Association (LIBA) has officially announced its landmark inaugural corporate summit, “India Calling!”, scheduled to take place on August 6, 2026, at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, from 9:00 AM…
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 340
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (31), compared to Thursday, with the USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar…