President to launch several development projects in the North today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate and participate in several development programmes in the Northern Province today (02), marking the second consecutive day of such initiatives. Coinciding with World Coconut Day, the President will preside over the launch…
Pettah raids : CAA seizes harmful cosmetics & chocolates
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted special raids in Pettah yesterday, focusing on cosmetic and food outlets. The CAA had detected unauthorized whitening creams and unregistered cosmetic products, which pose serious health risks to consumers, in several shops. During the…
Hospitality veteran Nazoomi Azhar to lead Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Colombo Hotels proudly announce a new chapter in its leadership with the appointment of two distinguished hoteliers to key positions within its Colombo city sector. Effective from 1st September 2025, these appointments mark a significant milestone…
Colombo Fort Railway Station to undergo Rs. 1.3 Bn upgrade
The Ministry of Transport says steps are being taken to renovate the Colombo Fort Railway Station with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to the ministry, under this initiative, the station is set to be developed into…
Sri Lanka to probe fraud in Israel caregiver recruitment
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, says investigations will be launched by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into fraudulent intermediaries who interfere with the recruitment of Sri Lankan caregivers in Israel. He made the remark during a discussion on…
Sun directly over eight cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.10 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Andigama, Balalla, Migaswewa,…
Nestle CEO resigns over Romantic affair
Nestle has abruptly dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe for failing to disclose a romantic relationship with a subordinate, the Swiss food giant said on Monday, a dramatic removal exactly a year after he took the reins. The maker of products…
Rain expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva…
Doctors strike in Ratnapura Hospital today
Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) launched a symbolic strike at the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital today (02) in protest against the conduct of the hospital director. The GMOA said the Health Ministry had previously agreed to take necessary measures regarding the…
Belgium to recognise Palestine, impose sanctions on Israel
Belgium will recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot has announced. “Palestine will be recognised by Belgium at the UN session! And firm sanctions will…