Staten Bar & Grill Introduces “All You Can Rib and Beer” – A New Weeknight Dining Experience
Staten Bar & Grill, located on the 23rd floor of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, is set to launch a new weekday dining experience that brings together hearty food, a relaxed ambiance, and stunning city views. Commencing August 11,…
Sri Lanka’s Worker Remittances Near USD 700 Million in July
Sri Lanka received USD 697.3 million in worker remittances in July 2025, up from USD 635.7 million in June, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The increase reflects a 9.7% month-on-month growth and continued strength in external income sources. Compared to July…
Cricket betting : 11 Indians fined & Deported
The 11 Indian nationals who were arrested in Akuregoda for allegedly engaging in online betting activities have been ordered to be deported from Sri Lanka. The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court today ordered the group to be deported after imposing a fine…
Threatening Bribery officials : Specialist doctor’s daughter allowed to travel abroad
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for Hemali Wijeratne, daughter of specialist doctor Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne of the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, to travel overseas for educational purposes. Hemali Wijeratne is currently out on bail in connection with a case…
GP Certified – Leads the Way for Certified Plastic Recycling
Mr. Sudarshan Ahangama, Director Finance & Investments, ICI, Mr. Chanuka Perera, CEO, Royal Plastics Company [Pvt] Ltd Transforming Sri Lanka’s plastic recycling industry requires bold leadership and collaboration. GP Certified has partnered with pioneering recyclers and FMCG brands who are…
Who is correct, PM or Minister? SLPP MP questions “Chichi’s Rocket” U-Turn
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka today slammed the government, questioning the real financial figures related to the Supreme SAT project, commonly referred to as “Chichi’s rocket”. Addressing the Parliament today, he pointed out that contradictory figures had…
School term : Holiday update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion and commencement of academic terms for government schools. Accordingly, the 2nd school term for the year 2025 for Sinhala and Tamil government schools ended today. The 3rd school term…
Sri Lanka Customs agrees to release 991 BYD vehicles under conditions
Sri Lanka Customs has agreed to release 991 BYD electric vehicles currently held in its custody, subject to several conditions, the Court of Appeal was informed on Thursday. The development came during the hearing of a petition filed by John…
Rights Groups raise concern as TID summons Journalist
Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka (JDS) says the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has summoned leading Northern journalist & rights defender, Kanapathipillai Kumanan, for an inquiry. In a post on ‘X’, JDS said that Kanapathipillai Kumanan has been informed to…
Doctors’ Union warns of nationwide TU Action from Monday
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned it will launch a nationwide trade union action on Monday (11 Aug) if the Health Ministry fails to resolve issues surrounding what the union describes as unlawful doctor transfer and appointment…