McDonald’s temporarily shuts US offices. Here’s why
2023-04-03
McDonald’s, one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, is reportedly set to close all its offices in the United StatesContinue Reading
March Tourist Arrival numbers released: Russia tops
2023-04-03
A total of 335,679 tourist arrivals have been reported for the first three months of 2023, the Sri Lanka TourismContinue Reading
Health Ministry bans black flags and banners in hospitals, explains why
2023-04-03
A circular has been issued by the Ministry of Health prohibiting the display of black flags in hospitals and healthContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: A new dawn for the Middle East
2023-04-03
By Deshani Samaragunarathna ألا هو لا دان (Ala ho la dan) Look who we are, we are the dreamers –Continue Reading
39 Chinese arrested : Police give more details
2023-04-03
A group of 39 Chinese Nationals have been arrested in Aluthgama for engaging in an online financial scam. According toContinue Reading
Infant dies in a home accident
2023-04-03
A 06-month old infant has died in a home accident in the Thoravil area in Puthukkudiyiruppu, Mullaitivu. The Police statedContinue Reading
New Indian Instagram record from Actor Vijay
2023-04-03
Thalapathy Vijay’s Instagram debut turned record-breaker, thanks to the crazy fan-following the actor is carrying. The actor opened his accountContinue Reading
Today’s Rupee-Dollar rates at banks
2023-04-03
The Sri Lankan rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar today at a few commercial banks in Sri LankaContinue Reading
School-girl attacked with a knife at Sunday school
2023-04-03
A 15-year-old girl has been attacked with a knife by an individual while attending Sunday school at a Buddhist temple,Continue Reading
Eight arrested for prostitution in Colpetty & Mount Lavinia
2023-04-03
Eight (08) persons have been arrested following raids conducted on two separate brothels in the Mount Lavinia and Colpetty areasContinue Reading
SL Army considers exporting locally manufactured meal ration pack
2023-04-03
The Sri Lanka Army is considering introducing its locally produced food ration pack to foreign military services to generate foreignContinue Reading
SC amends attire for female attorneys-at-law
2023-04-03
A Gazette notification has been published amending the attire of female attorneys-at-law at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. TheContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Thundershowers expected in several areas
2023-04-03
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over most parts of the country duringContinue Reading
OPEC+ announces surprise oil output cuts
2023-04-03
DUBAI, April 2 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ oil producers on Sunday announced further oil output cuts ofContinue Reading
US-CDC issues warning about deadly Marburg virus
2023-04-03
(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of MarburgContinue Reading
IMF-SL bailout package must meet minimum int. human rights standards – Amnesty
2023-04-03
Sri Lanka: End of mission statement of Amnesty International high-level Senior Director-led delegation to the country Drawing attention to aContinue Reading
Sports Minister appoints five member cricket technical committee
2023-04-02
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a Technical Consultative Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket. Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya is theContinue Reading
New initiative to promote jackfruit in Sri Lanka
2023-04-02
The first phase of the program to plant three million jackfruit trees across the country, under the theme ‘Guwan HamudaContinue Reading