PHI arrest 07 for spitting betel chewing
Public Health Inspectors (PHI) have taken action against persons chewing and spitting betel leaves in Kurunegala. Accordingly, the PHI arrested 07 persons at the Kurunegala bus depot last week (26). The arrested persons will be produced in court on Friday,…
155 Indians working for IT firm caught overstaying visas in Colombo
A group of 155 Indian nationals who had violated their visa conditions by overstaying in Sri Lanka have been arrested by officials from the Department of Immigration and Emigration, it is reported. Following their arrest, the Indian nationals were made…
Gotabaya won’t testify in Jaffna, says ready to appear in Colombo
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed the Supreme Court that he is unwilling to travel to Jaffna to testify in the case concerning the 2011 disappearance of activists Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan, citing security concerns. His legal counsel, President’s…
SL, Singapore sign MoU on AI collaboration
The Digital Economy Ministry and AI Singapore (AISG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on AI collaboration on July 28 at the National University of Singapore’s Kent Ridge campus. The MoU was signed by from AI Singapore’s Director of AI…
Johnston claims that Namal will be the next President according intelligence reports.
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Public warned of WhatsApp financial fraud
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public of unauthorized access to WhatsApp accounts for financial fraud. According to the Police, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has observed a rise in incidents where fraudsters are using the WhatsApp platform to…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (30 July), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.18 to Rs. 298.30,…
Dr. Tamara Kalubowila new Chairperson of Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital
Dr. Tamara Kalubowila appointed as new Chairperson of Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has appointed Dr. Tamara Kalubowila as the new Chairperson of Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital. Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa,…
Cleantech by Abans Launches Full-Cycle Plastic Waste Management Initiative in Sri Lanka
Cleantech, a leading integrated environmental solutions provider in Sri Lanka and a member of the Abans Group, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing the use of prime plastics through a self-sustaining market system. The official launch event took…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30 July), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have increased from Rs. 298.45…