Sri Lanka took minimal action on rights abuses : US Report
The U.S. Department of State’s 2024 Country Report on Human Rights Practices for Sri Lanka says the government made only minimal efforts to identify and hold accountable officials responsible for human rights violations. Referring to extrajudicial killings in 2024, the…
Ilmenite mining near Wilpattu halted
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, says the absence of a national policy on mineral sands had led to operations at an ilmenite mining site near the Wilpattu Sanctuary. During an observation visit to the site, the minister…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 Aug), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.55 to Rs….
Tuesday Islandwide raids : 203 wanted suspects arrested
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 618 individuals on suspicion of links to crimes and drug-related activities in the country. According to the Police, the arrests were made following the inspection of 24,708 persons as part of the Police operations conducted…
Tuesday Islandwide raids : 72 arrested for drunk driving
Sri Lanka Police say 72 persons were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during multiple raids conducted across the nation yesterday. The arrests were made following the inspection of 24,708 persons as part of the Police operations to…
CMC promotes waste responsibility for a clean Colombo
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is promoting waste responsibility for a clean Colombo via a video message targeting lottery users. The video message shared on social media urges the public to refrain from littering and to use the bin to…
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, urging the Naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant in this regard. According to the Met Department, showers are likely at several places in the sea…
Vietnam’s ROX Group says ready to make significant investments in SL
Senior representatives of Vietnam’s ROX Group, who are currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, have expressed their readiness to make significant investments in Sri Lanka, citing the nation’s current stability and favourable investment climate. The ROX Group delegation expressed…
Meegoda shooting : Suspect arrested with firearm & vehicle
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested a suspect, along with the firearm and vehicle used in the shooting in Meegoda yesterday, in which a former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, Shantha Mudunkotuwa, was killed. According to the Police, soon…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm…