Astronomer CEO resigns after viral Coldplay concert incident
Andy Byron, the chief executive of New York-based tech company Astronomer, has resigned from his role after he was spotted embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert, according to a LinkedIn post from the company on Saturday. Astronomer’s board of…
Ex-SIS chief Nilantha Jayawardena dismissed from police over Easter attack failures
Sri Lanka’s National Police Commission has dismissed former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Senior Deputy Inspector General Nilantha Jayawardena following a disciplinary inquiry into his conduct prior to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, officials said Saturday. Jayawardena, who headed the…
Three Dead, Three Injured in Tragic Van Accident in Meemure
Three people, including two women aged between 35 and 40, have died after a van toppled down a precipice in the Karambaketiya area in Meemure, police said. The accident occurred earlier today, with initial investigations suggesting the vehicle had veered…
“Goal is to reduce number of students in a classroom in between 25 to 30”
The goal is to reduce the number of students in a classroom in between 25 and 30. Steps will be taken to enhance the professionalism of teachers in the future. The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime…
Astronomer CEO coldplay incident: First official statement
A US tech company has placed its CEO on leave after a big screen embrace at a Coldplay concert – rumoured to involve two of its employees – went viral, BBC reported. In the clip, which initially appeared on a…
SJB MP Jagath Withana’s son arrested
The son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Jagath Withana has been arrested by officers of the Panadura-Walana Anti-Corruption Unit. The arrest took place in the Mathugama area in connection with a vehicle allegedly in his possession that was reportedly…
Gun Drama : Excise Officer & Businessman Remanded
An excise officer and a businessman arrested in connection with a shooting incident near a night club in Thalawathugoda have been remanded until July 30 by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. today (July 19) following…
Injured Shah Rukh Khan heads for US for treatment – Reports
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan is currently recovering from an injury sustained while filming an intense action sequence for his upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The incident occurred at Golden Tobacco Studio in Mumbai, Filmfare reported. Following the…
Defence & Industries Ministries unite to push for entrepreneurship and innovation
Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe jointly presided over a high-level strategic dialogue on July 18, focused on strengthening Sri Lanka’s national entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem through…
Minister holds Talks with Indian Stars to Promote Sri Lanka as a Film Destination
Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath held discussions with top Indian entertainment figures aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka’s film tourism and cultural promotion. In a social media post, Minister Herath revealed he held a “groundbreaking” meeting with renowned Indian…