The ‘Mahawanshaya’, one of the world’s longest unbroken historical accounts presenting Sri Lanka’s history in chronological order from the 6th century BCE, has been included by UNESCO in the list of the 64 new items of documentary heritage inscribed on the Memory of the World International Register in 2023.
Claiming that those who are engaged in international trade have been severely hit due to the extended three-day bank holiday, former NPP MP Sunil Handunnetti said yesterday that the government was attempting to bankrupt the banking sector by creating uncertainty and doubt among the people just as they bankrupted the economy.
Social media activist Piyath Nikeshala, who was slashed by goons backing former Kaduwela Deputy Mayor last month, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday over the arson attack on ex-PM Ranil Wickremesinghe’s p
Former Minister of Health Dr. P.N.B. Cyril, 89, died in an accident involving the collapse of the construction elevator used for some work at the third floor of his house, the police said. Police said the construction escalator installed outside his house at Siribopura, H
Though the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to oppose the domestic restructuring programme, some Opposition members seemed to be having a different idea. SJB General Secretary MP Madduma Bandara told Daily Mirror that the Opposition decided to oppose it as the government is yet to reveal exactly what it is going to do with regard to the domestic debt restructuring programme. “We cannot support any programme which
The Central Bank Governor Dr.Nandalal Weerasinghe strongly affirmed yesterday that the forthcoming domestic debt optimization (DDO), set to be announced this week, will have absolutely no adverse effect on the stability of the country’s banking sector or on the deposits held by individuals with banks.
While saying that Pilots’ salaries during the COVID-19 pandemic being slashed by 50%, the Airline Pilots’ Guild of Sri Lanka (ALPGSL) lamented that the SriLankan Airlines pays one of the lowest wages to pilots, well below industry standards
The main reason for the delay in issuing driving license cards is not having sufficient printing capacity with the existing printing machines with the Department of Motor Traffic, its Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith