New words added to Oxford English Dictionary
2025-03-27
Words including “class” and “spice bag” have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its latest update. AContinue Reading
Global Car Industry faces turmoil as Trump announces new Tax
2025-03-27
US Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on cars from overseas on Wednesday, days before the USContinue Reading
Risks of Over-Reliance on China: What Bangladesh Can Learn from Sri Lanka and the Maldives
2025-03-26
By Vaishali Basu Sharma Risks of Over-Reliance on China: What Bangladesh Can Learn from Sri Lanka and the Maldives TravelingContinue Reading
Former PC opposition leader arrested by Bribery Commission
2025-03-26
Former Central Provincial Council Opposition Leader Chanaka Ailapperuma has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Sanath Jayasuriya – Indika de Seram Trophy unveiled for Battle of the Blues Ruhuna
2025-03-26
This year’s Battle of the Blues Ruhuna between St. Thomas’ College and St. Servatius’ College, Matara, will mark its 125thContinue Reading
UK sanctions : Sri Lanka officially responds
2025-03-26
Media Release : Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry UK FCDO Press Release entitled “UK Sanctions for Human Rights Violations and AbusesContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 14 districts
2025-03-26
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provincesContinue Reading
Colombo night club clash : 4 arrested
2025-03-26
Four suspects who surrendered to the police in connection with a brawl outside a nightclub in Colombo have been arrested,Continue Reading
MP Najith Indika elected as Chairman of SOC on Governance, Justice & Civil Protection
2025-03-26
Member of Parliament (Dr.) Najith Indika was elected as the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice, andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s IMF program reaches mid-point: Key message from IMF
2025-03-26
Sri Lanka’s Economic Reform Program is Delivering—Keep Going for a Full Recovery Op-ed by IMF’s Peter Breuer and Martha TesfayeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka fall 1-0 to Thailand in tight AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash
2025-03-26
Sri Lanka put up a spirited performance but fell short as they lost 1-0 to Thailand in their AFC AsianContinue Reading
Warrant Out, Wallet Frozen: The Case of the Vanishing Cow Cop in Polonnaruwa
2025-03-26
The Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday ordered the freezing of all assets belonging to the former Officer-in-Charge of the WelikandaContinue Reading
Rooftop Solar Sector faces setback with proposed price reductions
2025-03-26
The Solar Industries Association (SIA) has raised strong objections to the proposed reduction in rooftop solar feed-in tariffs, warning itContinue Reading
Standard Chartered plans Exit from Retail & Wealth Banking in Sri Lanka
2025-03-25
Standard Chartered Bank is exploring the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business in Sri Lanka, according toContinue Reading
Revised salaries of Public Sector : Circular issued
2025-03-25
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued Circular 10/2025 announcing a revision of public service salaries in line with theContinue Reading
TRC denies Starlink suspension, Gives update on launch
2025-03-25
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) denied reports claiming that Starlink’s satellite internet service project has been suspendedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan journalist sends LOD to Fact-Checking site over Fake Factcheck
2025-03-25
Sri Lankan journalist Nirosh Maithree, has sent a letter of demand to Factcrescendo – Sri Lanka and its parent companyContinue Reading
Former State Minister S. Viyalanderan arrested
2025-03-25
Former State Minister S. Viyalanderan has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). theContinue Reading