Mirihana Lawyer murder : Driver granted bail
The Colombo High Court has ordered the release on bail of a driver who had been in remand custody for nearly a year in connection with the alleged murder of a female lawyer residing in Mirihana. The order was issued…
USD 2.7 million from Michael Kors to support Sri Lanka
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand, Michael Kors to bolster Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. The support, through the brand’s long-running ‘Watch Hunger Stop campaign’ will contribute to…
Shortage of 380 medicines, including essential ones – Rajitha
Former Minister of Health Rajitha Senaratne says Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of over 380 medicinal drugs, including essential medicines, at present. Speaking to reporters, Rajith Senaratne revealed that all hospitals, including state hospitals, have stopped conducting blood tests…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 300.50, while the selling…
Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’ : Advisory issued for strong winds in several districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western, Sabragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern, North-Central, and North-Western Provinces, and the Trincomalee and Batticaloa Districts, effective for the 24 hours ending at 11.00 am tomorrow (29). According…
Oxford College of Business crowned Asia’s Best Integrated Report (SME)
Oxford College of Business (OCB) has been awarded the Platinum Award for Asia’s Best Integrated Report (SME), the highest honour of the night, at the 11th Asia Integrated Reporting Awards (AIRA) held in Singapore. Oxford College of Business also secured…
Grand welcome for Sri Lankan athletes
The Sri Lankan contingent, which clinched the Runner-up title (Second Place) at the 2025 South Asian Athletics Championship held in Ranchi, India, arrived in Sri Lanka today (28). According to Deputy Minister of Sports, Sugath Thilakaratne, the Sri Lankan contingent…
“I was the complainant, not the victim” — MP Hizbullah on Ghana gold case
Although Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah accepts that he had lodged a complaint with authorities in Ghana over an attempted gold scam, he has clarified that he was not deceived or defrauded in the deal. His statement follows reports…
21 yr old Canadian arrested with Rs. 180 Mn worth of Hashish at BIA
A 21-year-old Canadian national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake with a stock of hashish valued at over Rs. 180 million. According to reports, the suspect was apprehended by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Division while…
Tax, Penalty deadlines revised for Alcohol makers
A new gazette notification has been issued, revising the procedures related to the payment deadlines and fee collection for excise duties on alcohol production. Effective from today (28), the gazette was issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity…