North Korea has said its attempt to put a second spy satellite into orbit failed when the rocket it was on exploded. The admission came late on Monday after South Korea’s military reported the launch of an “unidentified projectile”. “The launch of the new satellite carrier rocket failed when it exploded in mid-air during the […]

UNICEF has said that it is deeply concrened about the health and safety of babies and young children caused as a result of severe heatwave that has been engulfing several countries in South Asia. The rising temperatures, that is predicted to reach up to 47°C, pose significant risks to millions of children who are more […]

Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom have agreed on a new partnership to protect the marine environment. The British High Commission in Colombo, Andrew Patrick, said yesterday that the Ministry of Environment and the UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations, to protect and […]

The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to more than 670. Serhan Aktoprak, the chief of the United Nations agency’s mission in the South Pacific island nation, said on Sunday the revised death toll was based on calculations by Yambali […]

North Korea has notified Japan of plans to launch a satellite between May 27 and June 4, after putting its first spy satellite into orbit at the third attempt last November. The Japanese Coastguard said the eight-day launch window began at midnight on Sunday into Monday, with North Korea detailing three maritime danger zones near […]

Three opposition members have departed for Thailand early this morning (May 27) in order to coordinate a diplomatic mission aimed at rescuing Sri Lankans trapped in cybercrime camps in Myanmar and Sri Lankan war veterans stranded in the Russian-Ukrainian warfront.

Monday 27th May, 2024 An attempt by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) to convene a meeting as part of its ongoing inquiry into the on-arrival visa scandal has come a cropper once again owing to the unavailability of relevant state officials, according to media reports quoting an ‘X’ message posted by COPF Chairman Dr. […]

by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka may not be one of the favourites to win the upcoming T-20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean, but time was when opponents feared the side like the plague. Attacking batsmen, mystery spinners and unorthodox fast bowlers were Sri Lanka’s recipe for success in sport’s showpiece events. When […]

The announcement that India will overtake Japan in nominal gross domestic product in dollar terms in 2025 has shocked Tokyo. Until 2010, Japan had been home to the world’s undisputed second-largest economy, but it’s now on the brink of slipping to fifth place. In estimates released in late April, the International Monetary Fund indicated that […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is swiftly becoming the bedrock of global technological progress, and India is experiencing this transformative wave with significant impact. Over the last few years, AI has gained prominence in India, affecting various sectors and reshaping the way we live and work. The AI journey in India began in the late 20th century […]

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned figures of 2-14 to help Kolkata Knight Riders thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets to clinch their third IPL title in the Sunday final.

Chennai experienced a cloudy but rain-free morning in the lead-up to Sunday’s IPL 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. A sharp spell of rain, lasting over an hour, disrupted KKR’s training session on Saturday evening, leading to fears of the final being affected. As of 1pm on Sunday afternoon, though, the rain […]

At least seven infants have been killed in a fire at a children’s hospital in India’s capital, says a fire service officer. Rescuers carried 12 newborns from the hospital to another facility, but five of them died due to smoke inhalation, fire officer Atul Garg said on Sunday.  Five others survived and are being treated […]

Founder and chief functionary of Organization for Eelam Refugees Rehabilitation (OfERR) S.C. Chandrahasan on Friday said that Lankan refugees living in South India welcome recent move by the government to issue passports to them. “This recognition will help around 100,000 Lankan refugees

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said Theravada Buddhism can help face challenges posed by a world rapidly advancing in science and technology. Speaking at the State Vesak Ceremony held at the Dharmaraja Piriven Viharaya in Matale virtually this morning (23). President Wickremesinghe stressed

Vice Chairperson and Secretary General of South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) Chung Seung-yun has offered to introduce the South Korean anti-corruption system here to help Sri Lanka to tackle the problem. According to a statement issued by the Parliament

By Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. Meditation is a two-billion-dollar industry in the USA; it includes retreats, corporate training classes, apps, and many variations in between. It is estimated that 14% of adults have participated in meditation at least once in their lifetime. A survey found that 22% of the participants meditate to connect with their “true […]

By Sanath Nanayakkare The barriers to financial inclusion have been a longtime problem in Sri Lanka as financial literacy has thus far been the prerogative of only the nation’s affluent customers. However, eventually the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 40 other national institutions, the public and private sector of the country along with the United […]

Pan Asia Bank is happy to announce that it has formed a new agreement with Wogi, a Global Digital Platform of loyalty and digital incentives. This partnership aims to provide greater customer engagement through customer rewards, which in turn advances our mission to offer consumers cutting-edge, environmentally friendly banking products throughout Sri Lanka.  “In Pan Asia Bank, we always put...