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Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold surged above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday to a record high, extending a historic rally as economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove demand for the safe-haven yellow metal.
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa met with Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah today (28) at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bangalore. MORE..
President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which arrived last week on a fact-finding mission has indicated that there would be no changes to the agreement relating to the Extended Fund Facility programme being implemented with Sri Lanka during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a scheduled legal proceeding. MORE..
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Ambalangoda shooting linked to ‘extramarital relationship’, police say
Ambalangoda shooting linked to ‘extramarital relationship’, police say
Police investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda yesterday (27) was allegedly carried out over an ‘extramarital relationship’. MORE..
Dambulla Thunders’ ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M
Dambulla Thunders’ ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M
The former owner of the ‘Dambulla Thunders’ franchise, Tamim Rahman, who pleaded guilty to influencing a cricketer participating in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 to engage in match-fixing, was fined and given a suspended prison sentence today (28). MORE..
South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery
South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in jail after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in return for political favours. MORE..
Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures
Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to submit a report on the measures taken to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. MORE..
GMOA Central Committee to decide on intensifying TU action
GMOA Central Committee to decide on intensifying TU action
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) states that if the government fails to act swiftly to provide solutions to their issues, a decision to further intensify trade union action will be announced today (28). MORE..
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly violating coastal conservation laws by placing a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Viharaya have been further remanded. MORE..
New circular issued to assist disaster-affected micro, small and self-employed businesses
New circular issued to assist disaster-affected micro, small and self-employed businesses
A new circular has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide relief to micro, small and self-employed businesses affected by the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
‘Need Texans First’: Texas halts H-1B hiring at state colleges, agencies
‘Need Texans First’: Texas halts H-1B hiring at state colleges, agencies
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills, until next year. MORE..
Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries’ accounts
Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries’ accounts
The January allowance for beneficiaries who qualified for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program has been deposited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, the Ministry of Finance has announced. MORE..
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, others to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation for Aragalaya torched houses, SC rules
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, others to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation for Aragalaya torched houses, SC rules
The Supreme Court today directed to serve notices on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition ...MORE..
IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka
IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka
The team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Evan Papageorgiou, which arrived in Colombo last week has concluded the visit to Sri Lanka.
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen significantly following the continuous increase in global gold prices. MORE..
Trinco Buddha statue incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Trinco Buddha statue incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Ten suspects, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and other monks, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident, have been brought to court. MORE..
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Ajit Pawar, NCP chief and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, died in a tragic plane crash this morning while he was flying from Mumbai to Baramati. MORE..
E-Gates introduced at BIA Arrival Terminal
E-Gates introduced at BIA Arrival Terminal
The first Automated Border Control (ABC) electronic gates (e–gate) at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be officially opened from today (28), the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced. MORE..
Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Nearly 800 individuals have been arrested yesterday (27) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the country. MORE..
Donald Trump says “Cuba will be failing pretty soon”
Donald Trump says “Cuba will be failing pretty soon”
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that “Cuba will be failing pretty soon,” adding that Venezuela, once the island’s top supplier, has not recently sent oil or money to Cuba. MORE..
Pakistan PM’s special assistant begins three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Pakistan PM’s special assistant begins three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Haroon Akhtar Khan, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Industries and Production, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. MORE..
Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate at 7.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held yesterday. MORE..
Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana
Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana
A 24-year-old woman has died after allegedly being assaulted by her extramarital partner following a dispute, police stated. MORE..