Government to launch probe over X Press Pearl disaster
The government will study the X Press Pearl disaster which occurred in 2021 and will launch an investigation over it in the near future, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Daily Mirror last evening.
National People's Power Claims Victory in Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Elections
The National People's Power (NPP) secured the power of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha following a successful election victory yesterday.
UK Police probe harassment claim at Sri Lankan High Commission amid suicide alert
The UK police have made inquiries into a complaint regarding the alleged harassment of a domestic worker at the official residence of Sri Lankan High Commissioner in London Rohitha Bogollagama.
Wide Angle: focus on Tourism under terror threat and amateurism in Governance
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Tourism in Turmoil: Security Threats Challenge Sri Lanka's Industry Recovery amidst Political Shifts
By Rohana Jith
Sri Lanka’s Strengthening Rupee and Economic Strains Take Center Stage Ahead of November Elections
Strikes on Iran suggest Israel may have heeded US warnings
Israel's attack on Iran has been anticipated since the latter launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles on Israel almost a month ago.
Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war
Israel said it struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on Israel earlier this month, the latest step in the escalating conflict between the heavily armed rivals.
People’s Bank announced yesterday that it has successfully concluded the issuance of its BASEL III Compliant Tier 2, Unlisted, Rated, Unsecured, Subordinated Redeemable Debentures with non-viability write-down, as required by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), raising over Rs. 10 billion last month.
Sri Lanka now UK’s second largest partner in transnational education
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka highlights TNE growth in Sri Lanka has almost entirely expanded organically
New Zealand airport puts three-minute cap on farewell hugs
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Security beefed in Colombo, Weligama, Ella over possible threat
- Security remains beefed in Arugam Bay as well
The Department's Geology division is in possession of 271 gemstones which have been securely deposited at the Metropolitan Branch of the Bank of Ceylon since September 18, 1964, remains unassessed, the National Audit report in 2023 revealed.
The Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is drawing significant interest from more than 100 companies, as revealed by its promoter.
Rs 10 billion loss to EPF in irregular bond market transactions
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry that investigated the 2015 Bond Scam recommended a forensic audit of the EPF's historical transactions in the bond and equity markets.