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,…
Pakistans cashless vision crumbles as ground realities expose digital illusions
Despite government promises to turn Pakistan into a modern digital economy, cash continues to dominate financial transactions, highlighting the gap between vision and reality. Over Rs 9.5 trillion remains in circulation, reflecting Pakistan’s slow transition toward a cashless system, as…
Over Rs. 1.2 Bn owed by medical officers who left government service – Report
A recent investigation into the Ministry of Health has revealed that 705 government medical officers who vacated their posts owe the State a total of Rs. 1,156 million, while another 116 officers owe Rs. 119 million, bringing the total outstanding…
“Leave immediately,” President warns Cops involved in drug networks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today warned Police officers involved in the drug network to immediately leave the ring or face being removed by the authorities. “Leave immediately! Otherwise, we will remove you,” President Dissanayake said. He issued the warning while…
Mahatma Gandhi Model Village housing project inaugurated in Ampara
The Mahatma Gandhi Model Village housing project in Ampara was inaugurated and handed over to the 24 beneficiary families on Wednesday (29). The housing project was jointly inaugurated by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha and…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.90 to Rs. 301.15,…
02 arrested for attempting to sell Rs. 60 Mn Conch Shells
Two suspects have been arrested in Divulapitiya for attempting to sell two Triton’s Trumpet conch shells valued at Rs. 60 million. Officials from the Western Regional Office of the Department of Wildlife Conservation arrested the suspects during a raid in…
GMOA warns of islandwide trade union action tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a nationwide trade union action will commence tomorrow (31), in protest against the arbitrary transfer procedure being implemented for doctors. The GMOA emphasized that if this transfer mechanism is enforced today…
Govt launches national drug eradication programme (watch)
The government’s new initiative to eradicate the threat of narcotics, titled “United as a Nation – National Drive” (“රටම එකට – ජාතික මෙහෙයුම”), was launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today. The event was attended…