Govt to recruit 1000 female Police officers
The Ministry of Public Security says a decision has been taken to recruit 1000 female officers to the Police Department. According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, the ministry states that the relevant Gazette notification in this regard will be issued within…
Media Minister inspects Central Mail Exchange
1,000 Registered substitutes of the Postal Dept. to be made Permanent.1,000 New substitutes to be registered with the Postal Dept, The services of the Central Mail Exchange, which is part of the Sri Lanka Postal Department, were inspected by the…
Crafted for Leaders and Designed for Excellence: Pan Asia Bank Launches BizClass Credit Card in Affiliation with Mastercard International
Pan Asia Bank proudly introduces the BizClass Credit Card – the newest financial solution under the Mastercard World Business category. Tailored for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and affluent professionals who seek simplified financial tools that complement their elevated lifestyles. The event…
Sotheby’s returns Buddha jewels to India after uproar
The Indian government has secured the repatriation of ancient gem relics linked to the Buddha’s remains, two months after it halted their auction in Hong Kong. In a post on X, the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, said the return…
Rs. 21 Mn worth Kerala Cannabis seized in Jaffna
A stock of Kerala Cannabis worth approximately Rs. 21.6 million has been seized in the Maruthankerny area in Vaththirayan, Jaffna. The Cannabis was seized during a joint operation conducted by the Army and the Nelliady Police Special Task Force early…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31 July), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 298.55 and…
Supreme Court says Police violated Woman’s Rights over Dress Arrest
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the 2019 arrest and detention of a woman for wearing a dress bearing a symbol similar to the Dharma Chakra was a violation of her fundamental rights. The woman, Abdul Rahim…
Buddhist Clergy, Activists & Corporates Unite: A Powerful Call for Humane, Science-Based Animal and Environmental Policies in Sri Lanka
The participants at the media briefing – Jayantha Wijesinghe- Conservationist , Shilpa Samaratunge -Tails of Freedom, Iromi Salgado – AWPA, Sharmini Ratnayake – Animal Welfare Trust , Rukshan Jayawardena – Environmentalist, Conservationist and Wildlife Specialist , Venerable Kumbiyagoda Meththananda Thero,…
Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters on edge as US tariff deadline looms
Sri Lankan exporters remain in suspense as the United States’ 30% reciprocal tariff on imports from the country is set to take effect from August 1, with no official confirmation yet of any revised rate following ongoing negotiations in Washington….
“Our Friend” But…: Trump Declares 25% Tariffs Plus Penalty On India
Imports from India will now face a 25% tariff, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, his latest trade-war declaration in what has become a cornerstone of his second administration. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said India’s own tariffs are “far…