Japanese delegation to Explore Investment Priorities in Sri Lanka
A discussion took place yesterday afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a delegation from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, along with representatives from Japanese trade, commerce…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25 July), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate and selling rate of the US Dollar remained unchanged at Rs. 298.25 …
CID to probe fake Police documents circulated online
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the circulation of documents allegedly issued in the name of the Acting Inspector General of Police and spread via WhatsApp and other social media platforms. The Police issuing a communique…
Sajith demands action on pharmacist shortage
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns in Parliament over the government’s rigid approach toward pharmacy operations, despite a growing nationwide shortage of qualified pharmacists. Premadasa said that while the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) had earlier relaxed certain provisions…
Death of mother and two children : Police suspect suicide
Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of a mother and her two children in Mankulam. The mother has been identified as a 38-year-old resident of Panikkaikulam. The deceased children are an 11-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy. Preliminary…
Sri Lanka seeks release of 8 fishermen detained in Madagascar
File photo The Sri Lankan government has initiated diplomatic intervention to secure the release of eight fishermen detained in Madagascar for engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities. Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage said the multi-day fishing…
Canadian arrested with Rs. 400 million worth of drugs at BIA
A foreign national has been arrested with a stock of drugs valued at approximately Rs. 400 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (25), officials said. The 52-year-old Canadian national, a resident of Ontario, was apprehended by…
French President says France will recognise Palestine as a state
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Macron said in a post on social media that he will formalise the decision at the United Nations…
Strong winds : Alert for 13 districts
Strong winds of about (55-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, and Central provinces and in Puttalam, Trincomalee, Monaragala and Hambantota districts due to the active south-west monsoonal condition….
Complaint lodged against MP S. Shritharan over alleged undeclared assets
A complaint has been filed against Jaffna District MP S. Shritharan, accusing him of possessing undeclared wealth and assets. The complaint was lodged by civil activist Sanjay Mahawaththa MP Shritharan has denied the allegations, stating he is ready to fully…