Sitharaman meets Singapore PM, discusses boosting strategic partnership
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman held significant discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, focusing on strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. In a post on X on Tuesday, the Ministry of Finance…
India’s Offgrid raises $15M to make lithium optional for battery storage
Lithium has become the default choice for battery-powered systems, but its limitations — from volatile supply chains to short lifespans — are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Offgrid Energy Labs, a deep-tech startup based in India, wants to make lithium…
At least 25 killed in Pakistan attacks, including 14 at political rally
Dozens of people were wounded in that explosion, which took place in the parking lot of a stadium in the provincial capital, Quetta, where hundreds of members of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) had gathered, two provincial officials said, speaking…
SLPP suspends membership of local politician accused in drug case
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has suspended the party membership of Sampath Manampeiri, a former local government member from Angunukolapelessa, following allegations linking him to the possession of chemicals used in the production of crystal methamphetamine. In a statement,…
Sajith raises concern over alleged intimidation of Iraj and Milinda
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Saturday warned that the creators of YouTube channel Bai Thaksalawa and other critics of the government are now facing death threats. He said a culture of shootings and contract-style killings by unidentified gunmen continues to…
Deputy minister reveals photos linking politicians to drug supply chain
Speaking at a media briefing, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala revealed photographs of politicians and alleged that they were linked to the owners of containers used to smuggle chemicals intended for drug production. “These politicians are behind the…
Sri Lanka to appoint first four women DIGs of Police
Four women are set to be appointed as Deputy Inspectors General of Police in Sri Lanka for the first time in the country’s history. The appointments, effective Jan. 1, 2025, were approved by the National Police Commission and granted final…
Authorities recover bus wreckage from Ella accident (Video)
The wreckage of the bus that plunged into a precipice near Rawana Falls has been recovered, police said. The wreckage will be handed over to the Government Analyst tomorrow (08) for further examination. The accident, which occurred on Thursday night…
Dudley Sirisena vows to demolish illegal structures at White Araliya Hotel
Prominent businessman Dudley Sirisena has announced that he will remove the area of his White Araliya Hotel identified as containing illegal structures. Speaking at a ceremony in Hingurakgoda, Sirisena said he will respect the law by personally demolishing the section,…
India grants relief to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who entered before Jan. 2015
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who arrived in the country before Jan. 9, 2015 will be exempted from penal provisions if they are found without valid passports, visas or other travel documents. The…