Namal slams govt’s tourist driving licence plan
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned the government’s decision to issue driving licences to tourists upon arrival, warning it could harm the livelihoods of tour guides and taxi operators. Rajapaksa said the policy was announced without consulting key stakeholders in…
Today’s News Digest – August 11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Train ticket black market…
Rs 600M gift from Nahil Wijesuriya to fund S. Thomas’ College IT building
Engineer and philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya has donated Rs. 600 million to S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, for the construction of the school’s proposed IT building. The contribution was made via the Old Trinitians Sports Club, Mr. Wijesuriya’s alma mater, and…
Hotels cannot declare beaches private : CCD
The Department of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management says no hotel or individual can claim ownership of beaches in Sri Lanka. Speaking during a televised interview, Director General of the Department, Professor Turney Pradeep Kumara, said that it is…
Train ticket black market hit : Minister hails progress in ticket scam crackdown
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake says IT experts from the Digital Ministry and other agencies have helped temporarily curb the widely discussed online train ticket scam, as Sri Lanka Railways launches a new mandatory identification verification system. The minister said the…
TPA to support Hartal in North and East
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), led by MP Mano Ganesan, has extended its support for the hartal to be held on 15th August in the Northern and Eastern provinces to protest the alleged killing of a man by soldiers from…
50,000 at Risk: Trafficking gangs target Sri Lankans
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has issued an urgent warning over a new wave of human trafficking activities targeting Sri Lankans, particularly linked to cyber scam centres in Southeast Asia. Intelligence suggests these networks aim to lure and…
Police stop protesters from entering JVP headquarters
A tense situation was reported near the JVP headquarters in Pelawatte after the Police prevented a group of unemployed graduates from entering the premises. A group of unemployed graduates had staged a procession to the JVP Headquarters seeking a discussion…
“Our children should be able to do politics, if they want to” – Namal
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Australia’s Governor General concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
The Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, concluded her official visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday (10 Aug). During her visit, which commenced on 06 August, the Governor General met President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Dr. Harini…