CID says no decision yet to arrest Udaya Gammanpila
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Court of Appeal today (12) that no decision has been made at this time to arrest former Minister Udaya Gammanpila. The court was informed in this regard when the writ petition filed by…
Digibrush Clinches 3rd Consecutive Grand Prix, Reinforcing Leadership as SLIM Digis’ Most Awarded Agency
Agency takes home 24 awards in total, including its record-breaking 4th Grand Prix This year’s edition, SLIM Digis 2.5, was the most competitive yet, with over 450 entries submitted. The judging process was led by a distinguished panel of more…
SLC appoints Tim Boon as Consultant for Women’s Cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Tim Boon, the former Head Coach of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, as the High Performance Development Consultant focusing on Women’s Cricket. According to an SLC statement, Boon has been engaged for a four-month period,…
TikTok partners with the Government to launch dedicated STEM Feed in Sri Lanka
Emir Gelen, Director of Public Policy for the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Pakistan & South Asia (METAPSA), presenting a ceremonial plaque to Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya TikTok, with the support…
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 19th September. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court further remanded Shasheendra Rajapaksa after he was produced before the court today. The Bribery Commission arrested…
Opinion: Human and Economic Burden of Cross‑Border Terrorism from Pakistan
By Ankit Kumar Terrorism is a burden on the economic and human development of society. India, is a classic case study as over the last three decades it has carried this burden, largely courtesy the cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. From…
Double murder reported in Karandeniya
A 43-year-old man is wanted over a double murder reported in Karandeniya on Thursday, the Police said. According to the Police, a woman and her son were killed after being attacked with a sharp object in the Kebellagoda area. The…
Chinese Ambassador calls on Ranil Wickremesinghe
A special meeting between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, took place in Colombo on Thursday (11). The meeting was held at the request of the Chinese Ambassador at Wickremesinghe’s political office located on…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Sep), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 298.75 to Rs….
Govt reveals funds spent on ex-presidents, widows since 2015
The government has issued a breakdown on the salaries, allowances, and other expenses incurred on behalf of retired Presidents and widowed spouses from 2015 to 2025. Accordingly, a total of Rs. 33,003,454 in expenses has been incurred by the government…