Cultivating Circular Futures: Youth as Agents of Change
By Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives On September 29, the world marks the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste, highlighting one of humanity’s pressing paradoxes. As the global population nears 8.5 billion…
Suspect reveals details of crimes committed in various parts of SL
A 45-year-old suspect arrested with a stock of ICE narcotics in Elakanda this week has been identified as a suspect wanted in connection with several robberies and shootings reported across Sri Lanka. According to the Police, the suspect was arrested…
NTB Seals Rs. 18 Billion Deal to Acquire HSBC Retail Banking – CEO Calls It a ‘Dream Fit’
By Umair WOLID Rs. 18 Billion Deal: NTB signs binding agreement to acquire HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking business. 200,000 Customers will move : All retail clients, accounts, and credit cards to transition to NTB. Credit Card Market Leader: With…
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted
The former director of the FBI, James Comey was on Thursday criminally charged for making false statements and obstruction of justice. US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan announced the charges, and said Comey could face up to…
New office bearers elected to the Palestine Solidarity Committee
The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine (SLCSP) elected veteran journalists Ameen Izzadeen and Mahinda Hattaka as its co-chairmen at the annual general meeting held in Colombo this week. The SLCSP also appointed as patrons the Ambassador of the…
President begins official visit to Japan after UNGA
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to begin his official visit to Japan today (Sept. 27), following the conclusion of his trip to the United States, where he attended the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. The President departed…
Weather : Showers in several areas today
Showers will occur at times on Sept. 27 in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and Southern provinces, as well as in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, with fairly heavy falls above 50 mm likely in some areas, the Department of Meteorology said….
Shooting incident in Tissamaharama : Police release details
A 58-year-old man was shot dead in Tissamaharama’s Muthiyammana area on Friday evening, police said. The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. when the gunman arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire using a locally made 12-bore firearm. The suspect fled…
Arnold: Right call not to send Nissanka in Super Over
Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup campaign came to an early end after three consecutive defeats in the Super Four stage, despite winning all three Group B games. Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold, speaking to Newswire, said the turning point came…
Sampath Bank Leads Rs 33.5Bn Syndicated Loan Facility for Ceylon Electricity Board
From left to right: Mr. Nihal Fernando, Finance Manager (SM&BSO) – CEB, Mr. WasanthaEdussuriya, General Manager – CEB, Mr. Asanka Palamakumbura, Director – CEB, Mr. Saliya Jayasekera, Vice Chairman – CEB, Mr. Sanjaya Gunawardana, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer…