WATCH: How WhatsApp scam calls trick you into losing your account
A new wave of WhatsApp scams is spreading in Sri Lanka, with fraudsters posing as professional or official contacts to trick users into sharing One-Time Passwords (OTPs) or clicking on malicious links. Once an account is compromised, it is used…
Rule must be for all : Archchuna wants fingerprint rule for MPs, Doctors & Police
MP Archchuna Ramanathan has proposed implementing fingerprint-based attendance for parliamentarians, citing poor session attendance among some members. “The fingerprint is necessary, but let’s start with the parliament. Look at how many MPs are present here today. We take a total…
Sajith visits Singapore’s Civil Service College
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa undertook a visit to Singapore’s Civil Service College today, sharing that the primary objective of the visit was to gain insights into how that knowledge and experience could be adapted to Sri Lanka’s administrative structure. …
Sri Lanka removes barriers for persons with disabilities to obtain driving licenses
Persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka will now have the opportunity to obtain driving licenses after long-standing barriers were removed, Parliamentarian Sugath Wasantha de Silva said today. Speaking at a media briefing at the Department of Government Information, he explained…
Finnish MP Peltonen dies aged 30 in Parliament
Finnish MP Eemeli Peltonen has died inside Parliament House in Helsinki. He was 30 years old and serving his first term for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Parliament confirmed the death on Tuesday afternoon. Police said they were investigating the…
Tourist driving licence : Govt considering increasing rates
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the temporary licences issued at the Katunayake Airport to tourists do not consist of licences for three-wheelers. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Rathnayake clarified that the temporary licences are only issued to tourists for…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Aug), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar is Rs. 297.74, while the selling rate is Rs….
Mullaitivu incident : Four Army officers remanded
Four army personnel who were arrested in connection with the death of a young man who drowned in the Muttaiyankattu Tank after entering an army camp in the area, have been remanded until 26th August. The group was remanded after…
Man climbs utility post demanding wife’s return
Authorities worked to rescue an individual who had climbed on top of a utility post, urging authorities to facilitate the return of his wife working overseas. Police, together with the fire brigade, worked to remove the man from the utility…