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Monday, 10 November 2025
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLIC General) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
He is an insurance...
Monday, 10 November 2025
Sri Lanka, often called Asia's hidden treasure, is stepping into the global spotlight as one of the most sought-after destinations for travellers craving authenticity, adventure, and untouched natural...
Monday, 10 November 2025
The 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination commenced this morning (10) at 8:30 AM.The Department of Examinations had instructed candidates to arrive at the examination centres at least 30 minutes before the...
Friday, 07 November 2025
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar today (07) rejected the bail applications filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who sought release on bail pending their appeal...
Friday, 07 November 2025
Pradeep Nilanga Dela wassecured re-election today (07) as the new Chief Lay Custodian of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic for a third term, securing a majority of 145 votes.The meeting to appoint the...
Friday, 07 November 2025
The Principal implicated in the discovery of nearly 2kgs of heroin buried behind a hotel in Eppawala has been officially interdicted from his duties.The letter of suspension, issued by the North Central...
Thursday, 06 November 2025
British police were mounting a large operation with 700 officers to prevent trouble in the city of Birmingham on Thursday where Aston Villa were to play Israeli soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa...
Thursday, 06 November 2025
A breakthrough set to redefine global cardiac care has emerged from Sri Lanka, as the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama, unveiled a pioneering medicine that experts say could mark a turning...
Thursday, 06 November 2025
All Opposition Members of Parliament have been summoned to a special workshop today (6) to discuss the current government's second budget and strategise on how to address it.The workshop is scheduled to...
Monday, 03 November 2025
King Charles III is taking a look at his younger brother's new residence.Just one day after Buckingham Palace announced the reigning British monarch was stripping his younger brother Prince Andrew of his...
Monday, 03 November 2025
The Colombo Bourse depicted a slightly volatile trading session during the first half, before steadily moving upward during the latter part of the day. Cautious investor activity was observed ahead of...
Monday, 03 November 2025
When journalists are silenced, we all lose our voice, states UN Secretary-General António Guterres.He points out that the world must unite to defend press freedom and demand accountability to ensure...
Friday, 31 October 2025
The court today (31) ordered the release of Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Neville Wanniarachchi, the former Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, on bail. He had been in remand custody...
Friday, 31 October 2025
Asia Asset Finance PLC (AAF) reported strong financial performance for the second quarter ended 30 September 2025, with Profit After Tax (PAT) rising to Rs. 400.04 million, representing a 32.87% year-on-year...
Friday, 31 October 2025
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya announced today (31) that he will bring the security requests made by Opposition Parliament members to the attention of the President and the Minister...
Friday, 31 October 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present the Budget Speech 2026 next week.This is an important event that all sectors, especially the business community, are closely monitoring.Coconut...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
The Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka High Commission in the Maldives,...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
In a move that could reshape global nuclear politics, US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the country's military to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year gap, minutes before...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that narcotics represent a "catastrophe" engulfing the country and pledged to take action to defeat it.The President made this statement while inaugurating the...
Thursday, 30 October 2025
A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by a group of environmental activists, requesting an order be issued to the General Manager of Railways and other authorities to take legal...
Monday, 02 November 2026 - 11:22
Marking one year since his acclaimed debut as Chanel’s artistic director, Matthieu Blazy delivered...
Monday, 26 October 2026 - 10:31
The Victoria’s Secret Runway Show returned to Los Angeles on Sunday night with a high-stakes blend...
Monday, 19 October 2026 - 10:25
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala lit up Los Angeles as stars gathered in support of the Academy Museum...
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