Sanjiv Hulugalle has been appointed Group President – Hospitality & Real Estate in May 2023 overseeing all aspects of Kohler luxury hospitality businesses and championship golf courses, the company announced. “He provides full-scope strategic and operational leadership strength, vast global experience, and a service mindset. He possesses an outstanding track record of hiring, training, e...

By Norman Palihawadane Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said on Friday that he had no powers to initiate disciplinary actions against Ali Sabri Raheem, who was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake along with a stock of undeclared gold and mobile phones on Tuesday (May 23). Commenting on a letter handed over to […]

ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka’s personal income tax hikes have hit economic activity in the first quarter though despite currency stability helped businesses cut prices, Hemas Holdings, a top consumer goods group has said.As the currency stabilized, as central bank ended contradictory money and exchange policy conflicts, businesses had cut prices. Mainstream economists generally claim that price […...

The Department of Accounting of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently felicitated Sanjaya Bandara, the 26th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) for the term 2022/2023. The event took place on March 24, at the University’s Senate Board Room in the presence […]

What Is an Avocado? An avocado is a bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin. They’re also known as alligator pears or butter fruit. Avocados are a favorite of the produce section. They’re the go-to ingredient for guacamole dips. Avocado or more popularly called ‘Butter Fruit’ in India is a rich […]

Tetley says it has suspended work on some central estates The respected British newspaper, Guardian last week ran a story strongly critical of Sri Lanka’s once British-owned tea industry focusing on its poorly paid labour force and the harsh living conditions they are forced to tolerate.The report was headlined: “We give our blood so they […]

by Rex Clementine   Singer had been a loyal sponsor of Sri Lankan cricket but a little heard company called Dilmah outbid Singer when the sponsorship was up for grabs in 2002. Singer boss Hemaka Amarasuriya wasn’t whinging and went on record saying that he welcomed local companies coming forward to back the sport. Within […]

USA’s Ryan Crouser threw 23.56m* to improve his own world shot put record at the USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, this season’s sixth World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting, on Saturday (27). That mark adds 19cm to the previous world record of 23.37m that Crouser recorded at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene in June 2021. The […]

Australia captain Meg Lanning has been ruled out of the Ashes due to medical reasons Alyssa Healy will lead the side in the multi-format series which begins on June 22. Lanning returned to playing in January after taking an extended break from the game to manage her mental health and led Australia to the T20 […]

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who found herself in hot water over her remarks on Buddhism which stirred much controversy in the country, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) has arrested a South Korean national residing in Kottawa area for in involvement in a foreign employment scam.

The UN convened the first-ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms, announcing on Friday a new roadmap to chart a safer digital path for all.

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Sri Lanka conducted a Strategic Risk Assessment Workshop from 16-18 May 2023 to complement the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) core capacity of preparedness.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (27 May) received a complaint pertaining to a woman who had allegedly insulted Buddhism, Christianity during a stand-up comedy show recently held at a leading school in Colombo.

Pastor Jerome Fernando, the self-styled ÂprophetÂ, has once again issued an apology over his recent remarks about Lord Buddha and other religious figures which stirred much controversy in the country.

British High Commissioner Sarah Hulton has requested the Minister of Pulic Security Tiran Alles to cooperate in the efforts taken to prevent Sri Lankan nationals from entering the United Kingdom as illegal immigrants.

A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight told police he opened a door on the plane minutes before it landed in Daegu, South Korea, on Friday because he was ÂuncomfortableÂ, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni wouldn’t mind a ‘Farewell to Remember’ but a young Shubman Gill, oozing grace, would do everything under his control to prevent Chennai Super Kings from beating Gujarat Titans to its fifth IPL title, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Nearly 19 summers back when a young Dhoni was making his first strides in India […]

Veteran Sri Lankan diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passed away today at the age of 85 while receiving treatment at the Kandy National Hospital.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically rejected the allegation levelled in a television news report against the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been ordered to obtain the DNA samples of the mother of late businessman Dinesh Schaffter, who was found tied up in his vehicle at the Borella cemetery in December last year.

In a significant development, Canadian lawmakers have expressed “grave concern over the situation unfolding in Pakistan” in a letter sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The letter comes as the Pakistan government’s crackdown continues against the PTI leaders and workers. Talking to the media outside his residence, Imran Khan said over 7,500 workers, including women, of […...