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C.B. Ratnayake Found Guilty – Ordered to Pay Rs. 250M
C.B. Ratnayake found guilty of defamation, ordered to pay Rs. 250M to MP Sujeewa Senasinghe in a high-profile court verdict....
C.B. Ratnayake Found Guilty – Ordered to Pay Rs. 250M
C.B. Ratnayake found guilty of defamation, ordered to pay Rs. 250M to MP Sujeewa Senasinghe in a high-profile court verdict....
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Many people in the Education Ministry were startled when they discovered their own education Ministry website was being invaded.
Apple is still on the hunt for the next revolutionary product to help it remain dominant in the market and to serve as new sources of revenue after abandoning its plans to develop an electric vehicle of its own.
According to latest reports Spanish holiday hotspots and resorts are in crisis amid a drought.
Sri Lanka's women's side created history in East London on Wednesday as they registered their first series triumph over South Africa in any format.
The attempt by some MPs to dissolve Parliament by passing a resolution has ended up in failure according to a parliamentarian who wished to remain anonymous.
Apple has achieved truly exceptional brand value growth this year, with its brand value increasing by USD219 billion in a single year to USD516.6 billion. This year’s growth
Sri Lanka has been awarded,the best destination for solo female travelers in 2024.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped from Rs. 295.57 to RS. 295.20.
The state-owned supermarket chain, ‘Lanka Sathosa’ has announced a reduction in the price of imported eggs
Sri Lanka has reported over 600,000 tourist arrivals within the first three months of this year (2024).
Top Iranian military commanders were among the seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) officials killed in an airstrike on the country’s consulate building in Damascus, Syria, according to Iranian officials and state-affiliated media, which blamed Israel for the attack.
According to US Media,The Singapore cargo ship Dali, chartered by Maersk which crashed into the Baltimore, US bridge on Tuesday 26th March 2024 was carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials bound for Sri Lanka.
Israel’s military has withdrawn from Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa, after a 14-day siege that witnesses and Palestinian officials say has left buildings largely destroyed and bodies strewn across the complex.
Some of the anti-government protesters who took to the streets of Jerusalem on Sunday, calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, were family members of the hostages being held in Gaza.
Sri Lanka’s total on the second day in Chittagong was the highest scored in Tests without any batsman reaching a century -- improving on India’s 524-9 against New Zealand at Kanpur in 1976.
The total daily requirement of the price of an egg is likely to be below Rs. 35 during the coming festive season,according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of April 2024. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows:
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in his traditional Easter message delivered following renewed concerns over the health of the 87-year-old pontiff.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced revision of petrol prices from midnight.
Acccording to a report from the Department of Census and Statistics,the minimum expenditure required by a person to fulfil their basic needs for a month has gone up by 144 per cent in January 2024 when compared to 2019.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned Europe is in a "pre-war era" and Ukraine must not be defeated by Russia for the good of the whole continent.
The Earth’s rotation isn’t always constant, leading to the need for adjustments in our clocks. Recent satellite measurements reveal that the Earth’s rotation is slowing down faster than before due to melting ice in places like Greenland and Antarctica.
The Sri Lankan Prime minister said on Wednesday that China has pledged to develop the island nation’s strategic deep seaport and the capital’s airport after talks with his counterpart in Beijing.
A senior Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said today that there is an increase in the spread of hand-foot-and-mouth disease among schoolchildren these days.
The final phase of the construction of the flyover at the Kohuwala junction will be completed within the next three months, Minister of Highways Bandula Guanwardena said.
The Development Lotteries Board (DLB) has increased its contributions to the President’s Fund and the government after achieving its highest-ever profit in its 40-year history.
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has taken legal action against former Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four others for causing a loss of Rs. 1,843.3 million to the government through the purchase of Treasury Bills.
Mumbai was the fastest-growing billionaire capital in the world, adding 26 in the year
President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the inauguration of the “German-Sri Lanka Friendship New Women’s Hospital” in Karapitiya Galle, hailed as the largest maternity hospital in South Asia, yesterday.
Rajitha is understood to have injured his back while playing in the first Test in Sylhet. Kasun Rajitha had played a key role in Sri Lanka's win in the first Test
Lanka’s rupee opened at 301.00/20 to the US dollar in the spot forex market on Wednesday, stronger from 301.90/302.00 on Tuesday, dealers said, while bond yields were down.
India has signed a grant of Rs.150 million to build houses and infrastructure facilities in the sacred town of Anuradhapura,in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan rupee, which appreciated by 12.1 per cent against the US dollar in 2023, continued to show an appreciation of 6.7 per cent thus far in 2024.
Easter flights could see disruption this weekend as trade union members jostle with their employers.
Sri Lanka's central bank lowered interest rates by 50 basis points in an unexpected move on Tuesday and said there was space to ease policy further as it prioritises growth to steer the economy out of its worst financial crisis in decades.
A conference on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) organized by the High Commission of India, in partnership with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Technology, was held in Colombo,recently.
Sri Lanka will transfer expressways, land and local debt to a separate state owned enterprise, called Sahasya Investments Limited, following a cabinet decision.
According to a report conducted by the sectoral oversight committee on energy and transport Government vehicles running at high costs can be reduced to much lower costs.
Sri Lanka's working landscape is set for a significant change with the recent approval of a proposal to raise the national minimum wage.
The Police Computer Crimes Investigation Bureau is urging the public to be aware and report on cyber harassment. With the increasing reliance on the internet, online threats and bullying have become a growing concern.
The three main candidates who will run for the presidency are Ranil Wickremesinghe from the UNP, Sajith Premadasa from the SJB and Anura Kumara Dissanayake from the NPP.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe spoke about the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He urged collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting the hardships of the past economic crisis.
India has announced that there will be a ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.
The State Minister of Finance Dr.Ranjith Siyamabalapitiya has announced that they will come up with a strategy to stabilize the prices of essential goods in the market.
Sri Lanka is taking a step forward in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) with the launch of the "Charge While You Shop"
The economic situation in Sri Lanka is improving says the International Monetary Fund after facing its worst economic crisis,two years ago.
Australia is set to implement stricter visa regulations for foreign students starting this week, it is reported. According to foreign media, the move is aimed at addressing record-high migration figures that are adding pressure to the country’s rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased.
According to a new report 99 cities with the world's worst air pollution were in Asia. That signifies that billions of people's health is at a serious risk.
Good news for Sri Lankans! The Power and Energy Ministry assures uninterrupted power supply until end of April. This relief comes after concerns of dwindling water reserves in hydropower plants.
The buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped below the Rs. 300 rate for the first time since July 2023, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, have been detained in Romania facing sex offence charges from the UK
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, have been detained in Romania facing sex offence charges from the UK
The Police have announced that Sri Lanka witnessed 30 shooting incidents from January 1 to March 12 this year
Christian Horner, the Red Bull team principal, dismissed any speculation of internal discord among his world championship-winning team following Max Verstappen's lead over Sergio Perez
Ottawa-area residents and the local Sri Lankan community came together on Saturday to honor a family tragically killed, laying flowers, gifts, and prayers at a vigil.
FIFA's 2023 anti-doping report highlights no prosecutions across major tournaments including the Women's World Cup and U-20 World Cup, despite over 2,600 tests
FIFA's 2023 anti-doping report highlights no prosecutions across major tournaments including the Women's World Cup and U-20 World Cup, despite over 2,600 tests
Kalpitiya Police and Sri Lanka Navy launch a search operation for a fishing trawler missing since Wednesday, March 06, with three fishermen aboard.
President Joe Biden plans for the US military to construct a temporary port in Gaza, aiming to assist the flow of humanitarian aid into the territory by sea.
Canadian police have classified the deaths of a Sri Lankan family, comprising four young children, as a mass killing.
Red Bull, the Formula One champions, have put on suspension a female staff member who levied accusations of inappropriate conduct against team principal Christian Horner
A petition challenging the legality of Deshabandu Tennakoon's role as the Inspector General of Police has been submitted to the Supreme Court
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that he believes the recent outcry of Central Bank employee salary increases has been intentionally designed to challenge the organization's self-governance.
Apple has updated its strategies to align with the EU's new tech regulations following feedback from app developers.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the former President, is poised to unveil his new book titled "The Conspiracy to Oust Me from the Presidency" tomorrow.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in parliament this morning to brief lawmakers on Sri Lanka’s economic recuperation efforts.
The motion of no confidence against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was recently delivered to the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne.
Despite his hectic schedule and status as a billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg has traditionally not seen the need for a wristwatch
The flight from Melbourne operated by SriLankan Airlines, which carried fans of the 145th Royal Thomian big match, prominently featured the flags of the two teams.
The flight from Melbourne operated by SriLankan Airlines, which carried fans of the 145th Royal Thomian big match, prominently featured the flags of the two teams.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on the Sri Lankan government to implement credible accountability actions for the investigation and prosecution of past and ongoing human rights abuses and economic offenses.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has voiced opposition to the International Football Association Board's (IFAB) suggestion of implementing 'blue cards'
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone in its tourism sector, with February 2024 witnessing a record-breaking 218,350 tourist arrivals
At least US$158,000 were lost to Taylor Swift concert ticket scams over the past two months, according to Singaporean media.
At least US$158,000 were lost to Taylor Swift concert ticket scams over the past two months, according to Singaporean media.
The Finance Ministry revealed the Government Action Plan, crafted from insights provided by the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The Finance Ministry revealed the Government Action Plan, crafted from insights provided by the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
On Thursday, India green-lighted the establishment of three semiconductor manufacturing facilities, with a collective investment of 1.26 trillion rupees
The United States Supreme Court is set to determine whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his efforts to contest the 2020 election outcome
Deshabandu Tennakoon officially took on the role of Inspector General of Police (IGP) at the police headquarters
Meta is gearing up to unveil its long-term project on new augmented-reality (AR) glasses at its upcoming developer conference.
A generous donation of $1 billion by a former faculty member will enable a medical school in the Bronx, the borough with the poorest health outcomes in New York, to cover tuition fees for every student.
More than 100 poll workers in Indonesia have passed away in relation to one of the largest single-day elections globally earlier this month
At the Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila North, Matara, a tragic incident occurred where a police sergeant took his own life
Sri Lanka is in the process of establishing an intermediary regulatory authority to assess whether assets from defaulted loans should be auctioned using parate execution powers
At the Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila North, Matara, a tragic incident occurred where a police sergeant took his own life
At the Matara New Court Complex in Kotawila North, Matara, a tragic incident occurred where a police sergeant took his own life
The Supreme Court has scheduled April 2 to hear seven petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Thennakoon as the Inspector General of Police
Mauritius denied entry to a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings vessel at its ports, citing health concerns
Sri Lanka's leading opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has submitted a no-confidence motion against the Speaker of Parliament
Vin Diesel has assured fans that the concluding chapter of the Fast And Furious series will be "a celebration of the incredible family we've built together
A Public Health Inspector, identified as Deepal Roshan Kumara and a father of three, was fatally shot at his home in Divithurugama, Elpitiya
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka responds to parliamentary comments on its latest employee remuneration revision
Elon Musk is under scrutiny to allocate SpaceX's Starshield satellite network for US defense personnel in Taiwan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered an investigation into the notification issued to Russian and Ukrainian tourists, without prior Cabinet approval, requiring them to leave the country within 14 days.
Anand Stanley, President of Airbus Asia-Pacific, expressed his support for competition within the aviation manufacturing industry
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to hold a meeting on February 28 to deliberate on the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)'s submitted proposal for lowering tariffs.
The Indian IT Ministry is set to send a formal complaint to Google for "problematic and illegal" answers provided by its AI platform, Gemini
The State Minister for Tourism Diana Gamage stressed the vital role of nightlife in boosting Sri Lanka's economy, noting that it makes up about 70% of a country income
The State Minister for Tourism Diana Gamage stressed the vital role of nightlife in boosting Sri Lanka's economy, noting that it makes up about 70% of a country income
