Health & Mass Media Minister & deputy Minister visits the Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters
Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday informed the Mahanayake Theras of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters that a fully equipped, state-of-the-art hospital for heart patients will soon be built near the Colombo National Hospital, at a cost of Rs.13…
Sabina Yousaf crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025
Sabina Yousaf has been crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 at the Grand Final held on Thursday (03). The titleholder will now represent the country at the international Mrs. World pageant, recognized as the oldest and largest international beauty contest…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03 Oct), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.25, while the selling…
Probe ordered after Islamabad police storm National Press Club, assault journalists
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday ordered an inquiry into a raid carried out by Islamabad police at the National Press Club (NPC), where several journalists were allegedly attacked. Visuals aired on DawnNewsTV showed policemen armed with batons attacking journalists…
India’s Constitution: A promise of equality and protection for all
At the heart of the Constitution is the principle of equality. Article 14 explicitly guarantees that all citizens are equal before the law. When India gained independence in 1947, the country’s leaders faced a daunting challenge. How could they unite…
Syphilis-like infection detected in monkeys in Polonnaruwa, Giritale
A syphilis-like bacterial infection spreading among monkeys and macaques has been detected in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, it was reported. According to reports, the infection has been found through a joint study by the Department of Wildlife Conservation and animal health…
Drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder of Police officer
A man accused of attempting to run over and kill a police officer with a vehicle has been sentenced by the Colombo High Court to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment. The individual, identified as a drug trafficker, had approximately 17…
Sri Lanka hosts International Tourism Leaders’ Summit
The International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) was held in Colombo yesterday (02), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to mark the conclusion of a month-long series of activities held throughout September in parallel with World Tourism Day. The…
Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings
A Dutch court on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to give Facebook and Instagram users an easier way to choose a timeline that shows posts in chronological order rather than being shaped by algorithms that track their activity and interests. The…
Man found dead after alleged casino losses in Colombo
A 45-year-old man from Kandy was found dead in a luxury hotel in Colombo linked to a casino, authorities confirmed Thursday. Police said the man had checked in several days earlier. Hotel staff alerted police after noticing his room remained…