People engaged in their daily chores have been affected by the adverse weather. Depicted here are individuals working in Pettah suffering due to the adverse conditions as several roads in the Fort area experienced minor flooding. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Waruna Wanniarachchi
The Russian embassy expressed concerns over the western pressure on Sri Lanka regarding human rights while the very same forces are having a separate stand on the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan etc.
Former State Minister Diana Gamage was today ordered to be released on bail after she appeared before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court in connection with a magisterial inquiry over a complaint that she had obtained a Sri Lankan passport after furnishing false information.
Matheesha Pathirana has shattered records by becoming the most expensive player ever sold in the history of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction. The 21-year-old fast bowler was snapped up by the Colombo Strikers for an astounding USD 120,000, surpassing previous records and setting a new benchmark for player acquisitions in the league.
A contempt of court application has been filed before the Supreme Court against former State Minister Diana Gamage, alleging that she has committed the offence of contempt of court through her statements at a media conference held on May 9 this year.
Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo. All five teams have either retained or pre-signed six players ahead of the auction.
The value of the US dollar and the Sri Lanka Rupee is determined by the supply and demand. If the value of the dollar rises significantly, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has sufficient dollars to control it, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry affirmed his country’s commitment to safeguarding India’s national security interests on Monday, stating that Colombo, as a responsible neighbour, will not allow anyone to harm India’s security.
Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence has launched an immediate probe to obtain further information on the four Sri Lankan individuals alleged to be ISIS suspects who had travelled to India in recent days and were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad upon arrival at Ahmedabad Airport, the Daily Mirror learns.
The state coffers have been deprived of billions of rupees, as Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) officers enjoy unfair benefits in penalties related to customs offenses and overtime pay, a special audit carried out by the Auditor General on the management/administration of various funds in SLC revealed.
In the wake of plans by tech baron Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka later this year, the government has initiated the process of evolving fresh regulations to facilitate the launch of Starlink satellite internet service, a Minister said yesterday.
In an effort to support blended finance projects focused on climate change adaptation and mitigation, Sri Lanka proposed a 10 percent levy on the annual profits of global tax evasion assets deposited in tax havens.
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