Pallegama Hemarathana Thera granted bail in case of abuse of a minor – The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused of sexual abuse of a minor girl. He was…
IMMEDIATE CALL FOR RUPEE CRISIS BY SAJITH
Opposition seeks urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that opposition party leaders have requested an urgent parliamentary debate on the ongoing rupee crisis.In a post on X, Premadasa noted that he and several party leaders…
OVER ALLEGED RS 10 MILLION CANADA JOB SCAM MAN NABBED
Man nabbed over alleged Rs. 10 million Canada job scam – A man accused of defrauding more than Rs. 10 million by posing as a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and promising employment opportunities in Canada has been arrested…
MENTAL DISORDERS WORLDWIDE NEARLY DOUBLE SINCE YEAR 1990 NOW ALMOST 1.2 BILLION
Almost 1.2 billion people living with mental disorders worldwide as case numbers nearly double since 1990 – Globally, mental health disorders have nearly doubled since 1990, with new research finding almost 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with a mental…
NO ROOM FOR ANOTHER ECONOMIC CRISIS AS IN YEAR 2022-ANURA
There will be no room for another economic crisis like in 2022: President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that although certain parties are expressing views that the country may once again face an economic crisis similar to that of 2022,…
SOUTH -WEST MONSOON STRENGTHENS WITH HEAVY RAINS AND GUSTY WINDS
Heavy rains, gusty winds as South-West monsoon strengthens – The Department of Meteorology says the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, bringing more showers and strong winds to several parts of the country.According to the department, showers or…
OVER 110 MILLION REFUND HAJJ OPERATORS LODGE COMPLAINT
Hajj Operators lodge complaint over Rs. 110 million refund A group of Hajj operators has lodged a formal complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against the Department of Muslim Religious & Cultural Affairs and the…
UNAWARE OF VEHICLE IMPORT SURCHARGE-JOHN LEELS CG AUTO
JKCG denies prior knowledge of vehicle import surcharge – John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has denied allegations that it had prior knowledge of the recent temporary surcharge imposed on imported motor vehicles and had established Letters of Credit (LCs) just…
POSITIVE TONE AT COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE WITH SELECTIVE BUYING LIFTS MARKET
Selective buying lifts market amid low turnover despite strong macro tailwinds The Colombo Stock Exchange maintained a positive tone throughout today’s session, supported by improving macroeconomic signals, including a sharp decline in the USD/LKR exchange rate and continued easing of…
BY SEVERE WEATHER 5500 IN OVER 1600 FAMILIES EFFECTED
Over 1,600 families affected by severe weather across country – A total of 1,651 families, comprising nearly 5,500 individuals, have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC…
