Political and Social News
President says he rejected Ranil’s request to have 16 chefs, 163 guards
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has denied a request from former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for extensive privileges, which included 16 chefs, 163 security personnel, 30 umbrellas and over 20 vehicles.
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Northern province.
Arjuna Herath appointed BOI chairman
Arjuna Herath has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka.
SriLankan captain resigns after cockpit lockout incident
The captain involved in a controversial cockpit lockout incident aboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL607 from Sydney to Colombo has reportedly resigned.
China and Sri Lanka discuss recent mass arrest of Chinese nationals
China and Sri Lanka on Wednesday discussed the recent mass arrest of Chinese nationals linked to a global online financial scam.
Police seek regulatory changes to combat surge in online scams involving foreign nationals
Following the recent arrests of several foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, involved in online scams, the police are now seeking guidance from relevant authorities including the Attorney General's Department to update laws and regulations.
Another group of foreign nationals arrested over alleged online scams
A group of foreign nationals, who were staying under suspicious circumstances at a hotel in the Chilaw area, has been arrested over suspicions of being involved in online financial scams.
Sri Lanka’s passport shortage ends from Monday - Minister Vijitha Herath
Sri Lanka’s passport shortage and long queues of persons seeking new passports or to extedend the date of expiry to travel overseas will come to to end by next Monday
SL informs US Court of pursuing with IMF program, EDR
In a critical response to the Hamilton Reserve Bank’s (HRB) legal opposition, Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its commitment to progressing with its debt restructuring efforts.
“Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams” declared open in Colombo
The 687 room luxury hotel “Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka” by the John Keells Group was officially declared open in Colombo, on Tuesday (October 15).