A groundbreaking report titled ’’Social Media Regulation and Rule of Law: Key Trends in Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh’’ was recently unveiled in Colombo, offering insights into the complex interplay between social media regulation and the rule of law in these South Asian nations.
Sri Lanka’s top-order batsman and wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis, along with fast bowler Asitha Fernando, have joined the national T20 World Cup team in the USA after a delay in receiving their visas, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga told the Daily Mirror.
The body of an individual who had died of gunshot injuries was recovered from a house at Meetiyagoda in Thelwatta last morning. Judging from a selfie taken by him with the gun placed on his forehead, the police suspect it to be a case of suicide.
A special search operation carried out on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) officials at the airport led to two detections of counterfeit cigarettes worth over Rs.5.1 million, involving a man and woman respectively returning from Dubai and India.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad after suffering a heat stroke. The actor was in Ahmedabad to watch the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between his Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday.
In response to the delays in several high-profile urban development projects like Colombo Hyatt Hotel, State Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Arundika Fernando said If an appropriate investor does not emerge, the government is prepared to proceed with completion with the assistance of the armed forces, with financing from the treasury.
Innovative Production Group FZE (IPG), the Event Rights Partner of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), has affirmed that despite recent developments with regards to the arrest of a co-owner of the Dambulla franchise, LPL Season 5 will proceed as planned.
Tourist arrivals below expectation: SLTDA
Sri Lanka economy slows ahead of presidential elections
ADB approves USD 100 million for Sri Lanka’s water sector reforms
People’s Bank sets record straight on IT system upgrade
President appoints Defence and Public Security Ministry secretaries
Fresh initiatives mulled for SJB-UNP unity