Sri Lanka’s Digital ID deal with India challenged; Court issues notices to Cabinet
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that fresh notices be issued to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Cabinet members in connection with petitions challenging the government’s Digital ID project. The case was heard before a…
Special commodity levy on imported potatoes & big onions increased
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported potatoes and big onions has been increased. According to the Ministry, the levy on imported potatoes has been increased from Rs. 60 to Rs. 80 per kg….
Ranil’s illness : Clarification from UNP
UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene said the deteriorating health of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was a direct result of the conditions he faced during his detention. Abeywardene told reporters that Wickremesinghe had long maintained a disciplined daily routine, including fixed times…
Meta holds workshop for media secretaries, representatives of state media institutions
In partnership with the Digital Economy Ministry and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Meta launched a Digital Government Day programme to upskill media secretaries and representatives of state media institutions. This is the first workshop that provided the…
03 Lankans arrested with Rs. 45.8 Mn foreign cigarettes
Three Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake Airport today (27) for attempting to smuggle in foreign cigarettes, worth Rs. 45.8 million. The three men were found to have concealed the stock of foreign cigarettes in 15 pieces…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 Aug), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.95, while the selling…
R. Ashwin announces ‘new beginning’ in IPL career; quits CSK
Indian all-rounder R Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Wednesday through a social media post. “Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL…
Australian cricketer does skin cancer removal, raises awareness
Former Australian Cricketer Michael Clarke has raised awareness of skin cancer, especially in Australia. In a statement on social media, Clarke revealed that he had undergone another skin cancer removal surgery on his nose. The former cricketer urged the public…
Two Agrarian officials arrested over Rs. 300,000 bribe
The Bribery Commission has arrested a Development Officer of the Andiambalama, Agrarian Services Centre and an Agriculture Research and Production Officer for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 300,000. According to the Bribery Commission, the two suspects were arrested on 15th…
President calls for defence forces to reach global professional standards
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka’s defence forces must be developed into one of the most professional forces in the world, instructing officials to ensure that the necessary budgetary allocations are properly channelled to provide the required training and…