President criticises some human rights lawyers for defending drug criminals
Highlighting that today, drug trafficking poses a greater threat to the nation than terrorism, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that some human rights lawyers also represent drug-related criminals after their arrest.
Heavy showers of 100 mm, strong winds on the cards
The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for heavy showers exceeding 100 mm of rain in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as the Kandy district.
BMW registered in Piyumi Hansamali’s name found in businessman’s drug operation
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized a luxury BMW registered on model Piyumi Hansamali"s name from a garage in Nawala. The car was found at a two-storied house belonging to a businessman arrested for importing kush and cocaine worth over Rs. 60 million via airmail.
Parliamentarians under IRD radar for possible tax-related frauds
- New anti-corruption law provides for declaration of assets by MPs
- Govt. aims for a revenue collection of Rs. 4,106Bn in 2024
- IRD aims to widen tax net by targeting potential frauds among parliamentarians
Power grid connectivity Sri Lanka and India poised to form joint venture
An undersea transmission line will link the power grids of both countries
It’s time for elections and time to decide: President
Whilst highlighting that he had completed his tasks, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that the people will have to decide the country's destiny at the Presidential polls which will be declared shorty.
What we learned from the UK’s general election that will shape politics over the coming years
The U.K. has its first change in government in 14 years after the Labour Party won a landslide victory early Friday in a general election that saw the Conservative Party suffer its biggest defeat ever.
Chinese government bonds are on fire. That’s ringing alarm bells in Beijing
Money is rushing into Chinese government bonds, sending their prices soaring and yields plunging to record lows as investors hunt for a safer alternative to the country’s ravaged real estate market and volatile stocks.
Sri Lanka strikes private and bilateral debt relief deals with creditors
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Sir John Curtice: The dramatic Tory decline behind Labour's landslide
Labour are heading towards a landslide victory, winning previously safe Tory seats across the country. Their gains are largely on the back of a dramatic decline of 21 points in Conservative support.
No new yen loan from Japan until suspended project implementation is successful
Hot on the heels of the successful conclusion of bilateral debt restructuring, Japan has taken up the position that any new yen loan will be considered for Sri Lanka depending on the successful implementation of the projects suspended due to the economic crisis and subsequent confidence building, a top source said.
Fire forces temporary closure of A-9 Road in Akurana
Akurana, July 5 (Daily Mirror) - The Kandy-Matale main road (A9) has been temporarily closed due to a fire at a bakery and restaurant in Akurana, Police said.
UK PM Rishi Sunak concedes defeat with Labour set for landslide election win
The U.K.’s opposition Labour Party is on course to win a huge parliamentary majority in the country’s general election, unseating the incumbent Conservatives after 14 years.