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Deadly Current: PUCSL Report Reveals Alarming Electrocution Trends in 2024
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), drawing from data compiled by the Sri Lanka...
MasterChef Sri Lanka Set to Premiere on ITN This September
A Sri Lankan version of the global cooking competition *MasterChef* is set to launch on ITN this...
India Extends Financial Support for Ferry Service Between Northern Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu
India has announced the extension of its LKR 300 million financial assistance to sustain the...
Sri Lanka to be warmer by 2030
Daytime to be unsuitable to work
A new World Bank report has warned that nearly 1.8 billion people across South Asia – including Sri...
Connect Without a SIM:
The Future is eSIM!
Gone are the days you needed a tiny SIM card to stay connected. The future is here with eSIM—or...
BYD Expands Electric Mobility in Sri Lanka
Luxury Lineup and Dealer Network
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is rapidly advancing in Sri Lanka’s EV market through a strategic...

Government urged not to rush through Truth Commission bill

The National Peace Council (NPC) has called on the government not to rush through the Commission for...

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Nears Finish Line: Official Creditors Onboard, Private Talks Advance

While hurdles remain, Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts are gaining traction, with...

India and Sri Lanka: ETCA Paves Way for Deeper Economic Ties and Island Export Boom

Celebrating India’s 75th Republic Day, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha unveiled exciting...

Elections cast a shadow of uncertainty over Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

By Dushni Weerakoon (East Asia Forum) Nearly two years after announcing a debt default in the middle...

Renowned Playback Singer Bhavatharini, Ilayaraja’s daughter Passes Away in Sri Lanka

Chennai, January 26, 2024 In a sorrowful turn of events, renowned playback singer Bhavatharini Raja...

Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill and Other Legislation – A Threat to Democracy

Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe In recent days, Sri Lanka has witnessed a concerning trend in government...

Tragedy Unfolds in Thelijjawila: Shooting Incident Raises Questions About Police Conduct

Dilshan’s Tale of Police Brutality Raises Concerns Over Unchecked Power In a shocking turn of...

Sri Lanka Implements Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023 to Combat Bribery and Corruption

In a recent educational workshop organized by the We Have a Dream Collective on January 19, 2024...

Carrot, beans and leeks can be supplied at Rs. 300 to Rs. 350 a kilo, if imported: Minister

Commenting on the sky rocketing vegetable prices, the Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Minister...

Man Killed in Police Pursuit in Narammala, Sparking Controversy

Tragedy struck the Alavwa area of Narammala yesterday evening when a man, identified as a...

Siyambalapitiya outlines fiscal plan for public sector workers’ salary hike

State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya provided insights into the Government’s fiscal strategy...

Sri Lanka Benefits from Red Sea Tensions Despite Risks in Joining US Operations

Colombo Port Experiences Surge in Traffic Amid Red Sea Crisis Sri Lanka’s Colombo port has...

51 Teachers Axed! Central Province Declares War on Private Tuition Racket

The Central Province of Sri Lanka is making waves by initiating action against 51 government school...

Driver’s Delight: Sri Lanka Ends Backlog of Temporary Licenses After Police Grumble

Hundreds of thousands of Sri Lankan drivers who’ve been stuck with flimsy paper licenses can...

Hatch receives Princess Anne; announce expansion to UK

Hatch, recognised as a leading organisation in Sri Lanka’s innovation and entrepreneurship domain...

Google, Yahoo, Amazon, X raises red flag on Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill

Asia Internet Coalition (“AIC”), a body comprising internet and technology companies in the world...

Sri Lanka’s LPG Market Gets New Player: Pune Gas Enters Through Joint Venture

Sri Lanka’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) market is set to welcome a new player! Indian giant...