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Daniel Webster in the Making The Pockets – Series 2 | Episode 1 by Nanda Wanninayaka
Multipockets: Hi, Mr. Former President, … … Pocket Billiards: What? Former President? What former president? Multipockets: With all due respect, you are not the president anymore. Unfortunately, Double Pockets won the presidential race by making all our predictions wrong. Not only that, his merry men and women won the race to the House and the…
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 passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) in northern Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu for another year. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said the funding extension reflects India’s continued commitment to boosting…
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 Lanka – will face extreme heat risks by 2030, with climate adaptation efforts still falling short. The report, “From Risk to Resilience: Helping People and Firms Adapt in South Asia,” highlights that income barriers and market failures…
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 embedded SIM—technology, now gaining popularity in Sri Lanka too. It’s not just a new way to use your phone; it’s a revolution in connectivity. With eSIM, one number can work across multiple devices. Smartwatches, tablets, and…
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 partnership with John Keells CG Auto. The two companies recently signed an MoU to introduce DENZA, BYD’s luxury electric vehicle brand, showcasing models like the D9, N7, Z9, and Z9GT. This move aims to offer Sri Lankan consumers high-end,…
Kush Crisis: From Sierra Leone’s Graveyards to Sri Lanka’s Airport
On May 12, 2025, Charlotte May Lee, a 21-year-old former flight attendant from South London, was arrested at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport. Sri Lankan customs officials discovered approximately 46 kilograms of a synthetic drug known as “kush” concealed in her luggage. Valued at around $3.3 million, this seizure marks the largest of its kind in…