Lotus Tower opening Today
The Lotus Tower in Colombo, the tallest in South Asia, will be opened to the public today (15). The 350-metre (1,155-feet) Lotus Tower, green and purple in colour, visible from all over Sri Lanka's capital…
Category: Features
Are economic crimes none of their business?
By Sanja De Silva Jayatilleka Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva last week said in no uncertain terms that any reference to ‘economic crimes’ was beyond the…
Nearly 50% of Sri Lanka’s population is vitamin D deficient
Nearly 50% of Sri Lanka’s population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, the Ministry of Health reported. Health Experts say vitamin D deficiency has several medical effects on the human body, including on the skeletal system.…
A time of mourning for the Queen
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deepest condolences to the British Royal Family. President Wickremesinghe has instructed the Ministry of Public Administration & Home Affairs, to arrange for a period of national mourning and the National…
Damitha was yesterday ordered to be remanded till September 14
Actress Damitha Abeyratne was yesterday ordered to be remanded till September 14 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage. She was arrested by Colombo North Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) for allegedly forcibly…
70% of the employed impacted by poverty – MP Eran
The Census and Statistic report for 2022 says a family of five persons needs at least Rs 62,220 per month to escape poverty in Sri Lanka, Opposition MP Eran Wickramaratne said. The MP said, that…
Government of Canada has eased the travel restrictions to SL
The Government of Canada has eased the travel restrictions that had been imposed on Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Canadian Government updated the travel advice this week, moving Sri Lanka from the “orange” list to the…
Liz Truss will become the next PM in the England
Liz Truss will become the next prime minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party leadership contest. Ms Truss, who was the favourite to win, will succeed Boris Johnson on Tuesday and become the…
Chandrika slams Rajapaksa regime over SL crisis
Sri Lanka is currently in such a serious crisis due to the actions of the Rajapaksa regime, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said today. The Ex-President said not only the Rajapaksas, but the government representatives…
A notice to motorists from the Department of Motor Transport
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has introduced card payments at its head office in Narahenpita and branch office in Werahera. Issuing a notice, the DMT said that all payments related to the department could…