Namal calls on the Indian High Commissioner
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa called on the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, yesterday. In a post on ‘X’, the Indian High Commission said the meeting took place at the India House in Colombo….
World Bank to back Sri Lanka on jobs, investment & reforms
The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. During his two-day visit, he met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Secretary to the Treasury…
Digital signatures rolled out to boost efficiency in public service
Digital signatures have been introduced for public officials to streamline and improve the efficiency of administrative tasks. Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Chandana Abeyratne, stated that the current government aims to digitize the public service and…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 Sep), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.70 to Rs….
CEB employees free to leave with compensation – Minister
Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody says employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who do not agree to the new restructuring model may opt to leave with compensation. He made this statement during a special media briefing held yesterday (15th)…
Watagala goes to CID over Cinnamon Life apartment claim
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the spread of hateful and false statements against him on social media. He stated that legal action will be taken under civil…
Long-used Railways font officially named as ‘Ruhunu Kumari’
Sri Lanka Railways yesterday formalized the font used for its nameboards during the launch of renovation work at Maradana Railway Station. The font, named Ruhunu Kumari, was officially published and presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Transport Minister Bimal…
US and China reach deal on TikTok -Trump administration
A deal has been reached between the Trump administration and China to keep TikTok operational in the United States, administration officials announced Monday, concluding a yearslong effort that began during President Donald Trump’s first term. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Housing for presidents vs. housing for people
By Dhananath Fernando The past week’s talk has been about curtailing housing facilities and other perks for former presidents. Many Sri Lankans are rightly interested in where former leaders live. But here is the real question: why are millions of…
35 yr old woman killed in Southern Expressway accident
A 35-year-old woman was reported dead after the van she was travelling in had collided with a lorry on the Southern Expressway this morning (16). According to reports, the van had been travelling towards Colombo when it collided with the…