“When we sit in this chair, we already know the day we will leave it” – President
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Islandwide medical clinics launched in Sri Lanka’s prisons
A special medical clinic program was launched across 24 prison hospitals in Sri Lanka yesterday (12). The initiative, which aims to provide medical services to prison officers, inmates, and their families, will run island-wide until 16th August. The opening ceremony…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (13 Aug), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.07 to Rs. 297.21,…
Public, media invited to comment on Online Safety Act amendments
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Security has invited the public, including local and international media, to submit observations, comments, recommendations, and suggestions on proposed amendments to the Online Safety Act No. 09 of 2024. The ministry said the call follows…
“Chichi’s rocket” : Probe into officials who gave wrong facts to PM
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says an investigation has been launched into the incorrect facts that were provided to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya regarding the Supreme SAT project. PM Amarasuriya disclosed facts in Parliament recently regarding revenue generated by the company involved…
CAASL calls ‘19 Ravana Aircraft Recovery’ reports false
Sri Lanka’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAASL) has denied media reports claiming it planned to recover “19 aircraft linked to King Ravana,” calling the story “entirely false and baseless.” In a statement, the authority said it had not made such a…
North & East Hartal postponed to 18th August
The hartal planned for Friday, 15th August, across the North and East has been postponed to Monday, 18th August, according to the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK). According to the ITAK, the date change follows a request from the Bishop…
New WhatsApp number to directly contact IGP to report crimes
The Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp hotline for the public to directly contact IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya regarding crimes and various other public issues. According to the Police, the public can contact the IGP via the WhatsApp phone…
Small Bribe, Big Trouble: Rs. 200-a-Trip Lands Timekeeper in Jail
A timekeeper of the Western Province Passenger Transport Authority was arrested on Aug. 12 on allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200 per bus trip. The arrest was made around 9:47 a.m. at the Kaduwela bus stand…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ 1st Tamil film to cross $2 Mn in pre-sales
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ensemble film ‘Coolie’, headlined by Indian Actor Rajinikanth, seems geared up for a bumper opening, with Sun Pictures, the film’s producers, announcing that the Tamil film broke previous records for pre-sales of the US premieres. This means Coolie…