Australia players mocked India’s handshake stance in deleted promo video
A promotional video featuring Australian cricketers mocking India’s recent handshake controversy with Pakistan was deleted following public backlash. The clip, produced by Kayo Sports, showed players from Australia’s men’s and women’s teams joking about India’s refusal to shake hands with…
PM Harini concludes official visit to China
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has engaged in a discussion with representatives of Huawei Technologies in Beijing, during which they presented the Smart Classroom concept to her. During the meeting held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing yesterday (14),…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15 Oct), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.40 to Rs….
World Food Day 2025 : 05-points on Sri Lanka’s SDG Journey
By Vimlendra Sharan, Sherina Tabassum and Philip Ward As Sri Lanka joins the global community in marking World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” the message is clear: achieving food…
Israel jobs : Manusha records statement at Bribery Commission
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today to provide a statement. Nanayakkara was summoned to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation by the Bribery Commission into alleged…
Lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake files writ petition to prevent arrest
Attorney-at-law Gunaratne Wanninayake has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with a recent incident involving a Police Constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises. The lawyer filed the…
New office bearers appointed to 02 Parliamentary Friendship Associations
The Sri Lanka – Belarus and Sri Lanka – Bangladesh Parliamentary Friendship Associations have been established for the Tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka, further strengthening Sri Lanka’s parliamentary diplomacy and fostering international cooperation. The two meetings to establish the associations…
Online advertisement : Four arrested for defrauding over Rs. 500,000
Four suspects have been arrested for defrauding Rs. 569,610 from an individual under the pretext of purchasing a water motor. According to the Police, the arrested group are the chief suspect and three others who had aided the financial fraud….
Sri Lanka to issue domestic Dollar Bonds as short-term liquidity tool
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to issue domestic dollar-denominated bonds as a new loan instrument aimed at strengthening short-term liquidity within the local foreign exchange market. According to the government, foreign exchange inflows have improved significantly in recent…
Inside the Nepal raid: How police tracked down Ishara Sewwandi
The dramatic arrest of underworld suspect Ishara Sewwandi in Nepal was the result of a three-day international operation led by Sri Lankan police, working with Nepalese law enforcement and Interpol support, officials said. Sewwandi — the alleged mastermind behind the…