… run by Pakistan-based handler Two days after arresting four Sri Lankan nationals suspected to be ISIS operatives, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) Wednesday said that all the accused have been previously booked in gold and drug smuggling cases. The four accused have been identified as Mohammad Nusrath (33), Mohammad Faris (35), Mohammad Nafran (27) […]

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 the importance of preserving the essence of Theravada Buddhism and sharing its wisdom […]

A fake report about a new cyber heist in Bangladesh Bank (BB) has hit news headlines in some media outlets in Bangladesh and some foreign countries. News coverage about the latest false rumour on cyber heist blames officials of the central bank of Bangladesh and aims to malign the Bangladesh government. It may be recalled […]

A suspect who had close connections with the ISIS terrorists of Sri Lankan origin who were recently arrested at the Ahamedabad International Airport in India, has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of Sri Lanka Police.

The Korean language proficiency test results related to the production and fisheries sectors have been released, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

British Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie has died at the age of 70. The Scot won 200m breaststroke gold in Montreal in 1976, as well as two Olympic silver medals and three world titles. His family released a statement saying: “It is with great sadness that the family of David Wilkie MBE announce that he […]

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New Delhi, India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines in the island nation. The demand for graphite is steadily increasing, as it is the most common material used for anodes in lithium-ion and other batteries.

The organizers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have confirmed that the fifth edition of the tournament will go ahead as scheduled.

Fort Additional Magistrate Pavitra Pathiraja yesterday (22) remanded the Chairman of Aura Lanka Viranjith Thambugala arrested and produced before the court over Rs 70 mn fraud. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) took him to custody yesterday. Thambugala is the Chairman of Aura Lanka Group of Companies and the former owner of the ‘Dambulla Aura’ team […]

The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry, in a hard-hitting statement alleged yesterday that repeated statements by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with regard to Sri Lanka are the outcome of electoral vote bank politics there, funded by a small number of Canadians of Sri Lankan origin with vested and personal interests. The Ministry alleged Premier Trudeau’s […]

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced the termination of the Dambulla Thunders franchise. This decision follows recent developments concerning the franchise’s ownership and the legal issues faced by Tamim Rahman, Founder of Imperial Sports Group. While the specifics of the charges against Mr. Rahman remain unclear, the integrity and smooth functioning of the Lanka […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Vesak message called upon all Sri Lankan’s to unite irrespective of of race, religion, caste or political affiliation to heal and rebuild our country. The full text of  the President’s Vesak message: “The Vesak festival is a profoundly sacred day for Buddhists worldwide, commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing. […]

In his message to mark Vesak Poya Day, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that after a difficult period due to natural calamities, pandemic and economic downturn, Sri Lankan people have the opportunity to celebrate the Vesak festival in a grand scale this year.

SLPP’s call for early general election discarded by Shamindra Ferdinando President Ranil Wickremesinghe has concluded talks with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) regarding the possibility of advancing parliamentary polls, ahead of the Presidential Election. The Presidential Poll is constitutionally scheduled to be held in Sept/Oct this year whereas the current Parliament can continue t...

The government presented the Economic Transformation Bill and the Public Financial Management Bill to Parliament yesterday (22). Chief Government Whip Minister Prasanna Ranatunga presented the two Bills to the House. According to the governemnt, the Bills seek to ensure Sri Lanka will not face an economic crisis once again by introducing several laws and regulations […]

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, the offer was made on Tuesday (21) when a delegation led by Chung […]

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 […]

Thursday 23rd May, 2024 Vesak Full Moon Poya Day falls today. Elaborate preparations have been made for grand celebrations complete with thoran, dansel, magnificent lanterns and other such illuminations, in most parts of the country, despite the prevailing economic crisis. The government has evinced a much keener interest in Vesak celebrations this year than in […]