1,000 houses handed over to low-income families
National Ceremony of World Habitat Day under the patronage of the President 1,000 completed houses handed over to low-income families under the housing construction programme Symbolic presentation to the President of the Ambatale Water Supply Project, implemented with the assistance…
Seylan Bank Appoints Ranil Dissanayake as Chief Operating Officer
Ranil Dissanayake – Chief Operating Officer (COO), Seylan Bank PLC Seylan Bank PLC announced the appointment of Ranil Dissanayake as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Having begun his banking careerwith Seylan Bank, Dissanayake brings over 35 years of experience…
Sri Lanka Achieves Assessment Level 1 Status in Australia
A New Era for Student and Migration Pathways Ashani Yapa, Registered Australian and New Zealand Migration agent (MARA 1913368 | LIA 202401430) and Isuru Yapa, CEO – Sirus Migration Education and Registered Australian Migration Agent (MARN 1386407) The Australian Government…
Toss controversy erupts in India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo
Confusion over the toss during Sunday’s India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium sparked controversy and allegations of unfair play. At the toss, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur flipped the coin while Pakistan captain Fatima Sana appeared to…
Enfection Pioneers Hybrid AI Ads for Vivid Storytelling
The world of commercials is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence reshapes how brands connect with audiences. Yet, amidst the surge of fully AI-generated videos, a new model is emerging; one that blends authentic storytelling with AI innovation. This hybrid approach…
Police clarify Elpitiya incident was not a shooting
Police Headquarters says the incident reported last night (04) from a house in the Ihala Omaththa area within the Elpitiya Police Division was not a shooting. Investigations have revealed that the damage was caused by an improvised device made using…
Postmaster General exposes corruption within postal servic
The Postmaster General, Ruwan Sathkumara, has revealed several instances of fraud and inefficiency within the postal service, stating that he has faced significant challenges due to such misconduct by officials. Speaking at an event held at the Haputale Post…
Pakistan Civil society slams ad targeting journalists, NGOs
Media watchdog Freedom Network, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), and other rights groups have condemned a government advertisement in major newspapers for portraying journalists, freelancers, NGO workers, and civil society actors as “threats” or instruments of “enemy propaganda”…
Dutch chip firm executive slams EU leaders, praises PM’s communication strategies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s candid and business-friendly approach drew praise from Dutch semiconductor giant ASML, after its CEO Christophe Fouquet met him for two hours. According to ASML executive Frank Heemskerk, PM Modi not only listened but urged the company…
FitsAir Celebrates Three Years of Passenger Operations
Reinforcing Its Role as Sri Lanka’s Leading Private Airline FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, proudly celebrates three years of international scheduled passenger operations, marking another defining moment in its journey to transform air travel for Sri Lankans. The…