Artist remanded over Rs. 30,000 bribes
An artist has been arrested by officials of the Bribery Commission on charges that he solicited bribes from a school principal and a Sri Lanka Air Force officer. The artist, identified as Vinod Tharanga, was arrested by the Commission to…
Under Armour cracks down on Counterfeits in Major Colombo Ruling
U.S.-based sportswear giant Under Armour has obtained an interim injunction from the Commercial High Court of Colombo against Sri Lankan retailer House of Fashions for allegedly selling counterfeit garments bearing its registered trademarks. According to a Daily FT Newspaper report,…
Islandwide search operation: Over 1,500 arrested yesterday
Sri Lanka’s police, Special Task Force, and tri-forces carried out a series of joint search operations on July 24 as part of ongoing daily efforts to apprehend individuals involved in narcotics and criminal activity. More than 7,100 personnel participated in…
Sri Lanka has identified five sites for first nuclear power plant
Sri Lanka has identified five potential sites for its first nuclear power plant as part of ongoing efforts to develop the country’s nuclear power programme, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed following a review mission held from July 14…
New IMF statement on Sri Lanka’s recent macroeconomics development
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, visited Colombo during July 21-25, 2025, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments and progress in implementing economic and financial policies under the authorities’…
Court orders Minister Wasantha & two others to give statements in land fraud case
The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court has ordered Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe, Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe, and Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal to provide statements to the CID regarding an alleged land fraud involving a two-storey building owned by the…
The HP Laptop 15: The Best Laptop You Can Buy
In a year where laptops are expected to do more than ever — from powering hybrid work to enabling digital creativity — the HP Laptop 15-FD1228TU rises to the top as the best laptop you can buy. Equipped with the…
China’s BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to roll out its first car assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026 to capture growing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the region, a company executive said. BYD, the world’s…
Controversial Pardon: Separate case sends suspect back to prison
Athula Tilakaratne, who was previously released from the Anuradhapura Prison under a Presidential pardon — which is currently under investigation — has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by Anuradhapura High Court Judge Naleen de Hewawasam in a…
Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries to boost tourism
The Sri Lankan government has decided to extend visa-free entry to an additional 40 countries, aiming to boost the country’s tourism industry, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath. Speaking at the opening ceremony of…