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A fisherman of Serudhur in Nagapattinam sustained injuries in a mid-sea attack by unidentified Tamil-speaking assailants, suspected to be from Sri Lanka. A. Enmurugan, 48, from tsunami quarters in Singaravelar Nagar, Serudhur, along with three fishermen from Akkaraipettai — S. Muthu, 36, I. Murugavel, 47, and S. Chinnaiyan, 40 — had ventured into the sea […]
- Fisherman killed, another missing after ship crashes into boat (Category: Breaking News)
- Prominent lawyer Gamini Marapana passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Opens Newest Digital Zone in Rajagiriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Couples in Sri Lanka not prioritizing having babies (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s leading fashion retailer, Fashion Bug (Pvt.) Ltd, unveiled a fully revamped Kurunegala outlet recently, just in time for the festive season. The grand opening ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Ajith Karunaratne, alongside Fashion Bug’s management team, staff, and distinguished guests. The relaunch signifies Fashion Bug’s commitment to providing customers with a moder...
- Fashion Bug Rewards Getaway: Celebrating Loyalty and Giving Back (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Expands 24/7 Smart Banking with New Digital Zones (Category: Breaking News)
- Chokolaate Mother Daughter Fashion Designer 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced a fuel price reduction, including the price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol. However, 92 Octane petrol was reduced by just Rs. 3 per litre while 95 Octane petrol was reduced by Rs. 20. The price of the widely used 92 Octane petrol was not reduced in the […]
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced (Category: Breaking News)
- Price of Petrol 92 Octane and 95 Octane reduced (Category: Breaking News)
A partnership between an Indian and a Russian firm has secured the management rights for the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota. The airport, once infamous as the “world’s emptiest airport” due to minimal flight activity, is now under the purview of Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd of India and Airports of Regions Management Company of […]
- Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Ensuring Maritime Security: India’s Strategic Response (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka should prevent Chinese vessel from reaching Hambantota port (Category: Breaking News)
- The Destiny Of China’s Colony Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks strategic partnership with Sri Lanka in maritime surveillance system expansion (Category: Breaking News)
A serving UK Metropolitan Police officer who assaulted an innocent man of Sri Lankan origin after mistaking him for a criminal has been spared jail, said a report published by The Independent. The report said: PC Jonathan Marsh, 34, had been called out to Atlanta Boulevard in Romford, east London, on 13 November 2022 after a medical […]
- SJB asks President to hold early general election (Category: Breaking News)
- President to broach devolution of police powers at APC today (Category: Breaking News)
- A fantastic prediction of an Aussie win (Category: Breaking News)
- Attanayake asks why govt. is protecting economic hitmen (Category: Breaking News)
Pressure was mounting from members of the public and elected officials for the chief of one of Canada’s biggest police forces to apologise for meeting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, Global Media of Canada said yesterday. Tamil Canadians, including Toronto city councillor Parthi Kandavel, are calling the visit “deeply upsetting to all Canadians.” Peel Regional Police Chief […]
- Canadian regional Police chief criticized for meeting Sri Lankan IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Deshabadu Tennakoon, three others faulted by Supreme Court over torture (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Canadian help to win over Tamil Diaspora (Category: Breaking News)
- Enough grounds for Sirisena’s arrest – lawyers (Category: Breaking News)
Wednesday 1st May, 2024 Another International Workers’ Day has dawned. Grand preparations have been made in this country to celebrate it amidst an unprecedented economic crisis. These celebrations, however, have little or nothing to do with workers; they have apparently everything to do with political parties and their leaders. The next presidential election is only […]
- Unions in govt.’s crosshairs (Category: Breaking News)
- Of that play sans protagonist (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites leaders of political parties to work together in May Day message (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day rallies across Sri Lanka tomorrow; Special notice from Police to organizers (Category: Breaking News)
by Reemus Fernando Sri Lanka will not be able to field their formidable men’s 4×400 metres relay quartet inclusive of the two fastest men in Asia in the 400 metres this season at the upcoming World Relays in Bahamas due to visa issues. The team inclusive of Aruna Dharshana, who has clocked the fastest time […]
- Sri Lanka teams eye Asian Relay Championships after visa issues derail Olympic plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Dharshana and 400 metres sprinters lead yearend rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Medhani, Kodikara replace Amasha and Rajakaruna for Asian Relays (Category: Breaking News)
- Tharushi pulls out from Asian Relays (Category: Breaking News)
An election is approaching and all the political parties are ready to hammer and tongs at one another. Each promising the never-ending promises made over the years. All the trade unions will be split up and taken under the wing of each party to make sure they shout the loudest. Thus trade unions are robbed […]
- May Day commemoration ceremonies countrywide (Category: Breaking News)
- A separate May Day rally by a government group (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ready to commemorate May Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Pioneer Labour Leader Goonesinghe remembered (Category: Breaking News)
Arespected law firm in New Zealand, when advertising positions for apprentice lawyers, tends to overlook applications from graduates who have not attended top-ranked institutions. Hence, it becomes crucial for universities to achieve international high rankings. Beyond scenarios like job searches, there are several reasons why a higher ranking holds significance for a university: https://www.adsci...
- A people’s university and a national crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Role of scientists, professionals and intellectuals in guiding nation’s destiny (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating challenges of dental education in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- CONCLUSION: MISSIONS OF A GLOBAL PROFESSOR : CONFESSIONS OF A GLOBAL GYPSY (Category: Breaking News)
The government has decided to prohibit corporal punishment. Taking to ‘X’, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the Cabinet had approved amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to prohibit corporal punishment. Pointing out that UNCRC Article 19 urges protection against all forms of violence towards children, the President has said the Committee on […]
- Govt. plans to decriminalize LBGTQ (Category: Breaking News)
- Smacking causes aggression, study shows (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Advocates urge lawmakers to ban corporal punishment (Category: USA, North Carolina)
- UNICEF welcomes commencement of amendments to Children and Young Persons Ordinance (Category: Breaking News)
‘Public Debt Management Bill threat to democratic governance’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Opposition MP Charitha Herath yesterday (30) alleged that the controversial Public Debt Management Bill that had been tabled in Parliament last week was aimed at bringing public sector finance entirely under the Finance Minister. Claiming that UNP leader and President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his […]
- Enactment of key finance bills: Govt. not following due process – Opposition (Category: Breaking News)
- Ex-COPE Chairman alleges executive intervention in House committees (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe into country’s bankruptcy: Ex-COPE Chief going ahead with own inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
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