COYLE and JETRO Sign Landmark MoU to Champion Health and Productivity in Sri Lanka
L to R – Indunil Ukwatte (CEO, COYLE) / Aminda Rodrigo (Past Chairman, COYLE) / Dinuk Hettiarachchi (Past Chairman, COYLE) / Manjula Wijesundera (Chairman, COYLE) / Hiroki Oi (Resident Representative, JETRO Colombo) / Mihiru Perera (Chairman, SLCHPA Organizing Committee) /…
Former NC CM S.M. Ranjith seeks bail pending appeal
Former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his sister-in-law, Shanthini Chandrasena, who are serving 16-year rigorous prison sentences for corruption, have filed a petition at the Colombo High Court requesting release on bail pending appeal. The case was…
Kandy Esala Perahera : Drones temporarily prohibited
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says drones have been prohibited at the 2025 Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy. Issuing a notice, the CAASL said all drone operations over…
Corruption probes : President makes big statement
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will soon become a country where no one will even think of taking bribes and the law will be enforced equally for all. The President said that even though people must fear engaging…
Daughter of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardhana granted bail
The daughter of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardhana was granted bail by the Mathugama Magistrate’s Court short while ago over the illegal vehicle case. The post Daughter of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardhana granted bail appeared first on Newswire.
President engages with Sri Lankan community in the Maldives
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged with the Sri Lankan community residing in the Maldives during a special event held at the Maldives National University yesterday (30). During the meeting, which took place during the recent visit to the Maldives, the…
Police launch info system for 2025 Kandy Esala Perahera
The Sri Lanka Police has introduced an Information Management System for the 2025 Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy. The historic and cultural procession of the “Kandy Esala Perahera” commenced yesterday (30),…
Sajith proposes 10-point national action plan to tackle HEC
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has proposed a 10-point national action plan to address the growing human-elephant conflict (HEC) in Sri Lanka, calling on the government to halt the distribution of firearms around the country as a solution. He said the…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (31 July), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.30 to Rs. 298.32,…
University Lecturers’ Association briefed on proposed education reforms
The University Lecturers’ Association has made new suggestions concerning the government’s proposed education reforms during a meeting with Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, PM Harini Amarasuriya. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, a discussion aimed at informing…