Trial begins against Diana Gamage over immigration offences
The trial against former State Minister Diana Gamage, filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), began today (30) before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. She is accused of submitting false information to the Controller of Immigration and Emigration to obtain a…
NTC to regulate three-wheelers, school & office transport services
The National Transport Commission has announced that a decision has been made to regulate three-wheelers, school transport services, and other hired vehicle operations. The move was announced by the NTC Chairman, P.A. Chandrapala, during a press briefing held today (30)….
Activists petition SC over elephant deaths in Meenagaya train collission
A group of environmental activists has filed a fundamental rights petition with the Supreme Court, requesting legal action against the 67-year-old train driver involved in the incident where seven elephants were killed by the Meenagaya train in the Habarana area…
“The Opposition has a duty to get together and support the voices of the public” – SLPP
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D.S. Senanayake College marks 20 years of “Ninnada” Inter-School Media Day
The D.S. Senanayake College Media Unit will mark the 20th anniversary of its flagship inter-school trilingual media festival “Ninnada” with a special ceremony on November 7 at Temple Trees. Organised annually by the school’s Media Unit, “Ninnada” has, over the…
David Pieris Automobiles, GWM launch new hybrid and electric vehicles in Sri Lanka
David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler arm of the David Pieris Group, has partnered with global auto manufacturer GWM to introduce hybrid and new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Sri Lanka. The partnership was announced at a press conference…
Controversial challenge : Chinese gym offers ‘Porsche’ for losing 50kg in 3 months
A Chinese gym has recently launched a controversial weight-loss challenge, offering a luxury car as a reward to anyone who successfully loses 50kg in three months. While the promotion has garnered significant online interest, it has also raised serious concerns…
China ‘took UK secrets from Manchester chip factory’
Wingtech alleged to have transferred production techniques from Stockport plant A Chinese technology company took trade secrets from Britain as part of plans to move microchip production out of the country, it has been claimed. Wingtech transferred production techniques from…
Billion-Dollar Dhaka Metro: Pride Project or Death Trap?
A fatal accident involving a falling part from Dhaka’s Metro Rail has reignited concerns over the safety of Bangladesh’s most expensive infrastructure project — just two years after it was launched to fanfare as a symbol of modern urban progress….
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (30), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.45 to Rs. 300.69. Meanwhile,…