Delhi High Court dismisses Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in Rs 200 crore money laundering case

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Thursday (July 3) rejected Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s petition seeking to quash the FIR filed against her in the high-profile Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. Justice Anish Dayal dismissed Fernandez’s plea, which also challenged the second supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and …

Continue Reading

Media Heads Briefed on ‘Praja Shakthi’ National Programme

A workshop to enhance awareness among media organizations regarding the “Praja Shakthi” national programme, one of the current government’s key initiatives aimed at empowering communities and ensuring equitable distribution of economic advantages was held yesterday afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Kapila Janaka Bandara. The workshop also aimed to gather …

Continue Reading

Heads of Several Prominent Indian Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Indian entrepreneurs state that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors like energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism and agriculture, as well as on enhancing entrepreneurial capacity. A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs, comprising heads of several prominent Indian companies, is currently engaged in an active programme in Sri Lanka, …

Continue Reading

SLBFE statement on E-8 visa job opportunities in S. Korea and recruitment process

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced that steps are underway to initiate job opportunities under the E-8 visa category for seasonal employment in South Korea. Chairman of the bureau, Kosala Wickramasinghe, stated that the proposal for this initiative has already been submitted for Cabinet approval.  Upon receiving the necessary approval, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be …

Continue Reading

Fuel prices increased

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (30). Accordingly, the price of Petrol 92 Octane has been increased by Rs. 12 to Rs. 305 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 7 to Rs. 185 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased …

Continue Reading

Colombo’s inflation climbs to -0.6% in June

Colombo’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), rose slightly to -0.6% in June 2025, compared to -0.7% in May 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The Y-o-Y inflation of the Food Group eased to 4.3% in June, down from 5.2% in …

Continue Reading

“Dream Destination” Project Commenced Renovation of 100 Railway Stations

President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that the primary objective of the current Government is not to pursue incremental reforms within the existing framework, but rather to transform and elevate the nation to a significantly higher level of development. The President emphasized that the current political leadership has already taken steps to break away from the past political culture and that …

Continue Reading

UN human rights chief in Sri Lanka for three-day visit

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon for a four-day official visit. A United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is visiting Sri Lanka after nine years. He was received by Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Continue Reading

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma Appointed New Secretary to the Ministry of Finance

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. The letter of appointment was handed over to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake this morning (23) at the Presidential Secretariat. Dr. Suriyapperuma has been involved in capital market regulation for several years as a …

Continue Reading

Google Messages rolls out WhatsApp-like features, enhancing user experience for millions

Google has recently made a significant announcement regarding updates to its messaging app, promising users an enhanced messaging experience. With the new features coming into play, users can now enjoy options like snoozing notifications and the ability to delete messages for everyone, similar to what’s available on WhatsApp. These features are being rolled out gradually for stable users, allowing them …

Continue Reading

Newsletter

Register now to get latest updates on promotions & coupons.

Social