Category: Other News
Top Universities to Compete in the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2024/25
CFA Society Sri Lanka announced the selection of the top four teams for the local finals of the 2024/25 edition of the CFA Institute Research Challenge competition. Following an extensive grading process, CFA Society Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that two teams from the University of Kelaniya and one team each from University of […]
‘s President Vows to Protect Indian Interests in Trip to New Delhi
Sri Lanka’s president Anura Kumara Dissanayake is on a three-day trip to New Delhi. The president promised Indian PM Modi that Sri Lankan land will never be used for “actions detrimental to Indian interests”. How did New Delhi woo Dissanayake who leads a historically anti-India political party?
Sri Lanka swears in new cabinet of Ministers today
Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers, under the National People’s Power (NPP) government, was sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, Monday. The Deputy Ministers will be named later. The NPP’s win is seen as a mandate for anti-corruption efforts and economic reforms, following Dissanayake’s presidential election success. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has […]
VIDEO: War of Words at UNSC – Iran declares “Missile strike was necessary,” Israel counters strongly
Israel, backed by the United States, and Iran on Wednesday (October 2) threatened each other with retaliation if attacked as the United Nations Security Council met amid fears of a wider war in the Middle East. The council met after Israel killed the leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah and began a ground assault against the Iran-backed […]
VIDEO: What turned the country against Sheikh Hasina?
Demonstrators in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka have stormed Sheikh Hasini’s official residence. The ousted prime minister had earlier resigned and fled to neighboring India. Bangladesh’s army said it would form an interim government.
VIDEO: FBI releases identity of suspected gunman in assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried […]
Special Statement by President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Following is the special statement delivered by the President : Today marks a significant milestone in the recent history of our country, a special juncture reflecting the hard work and dedication of our efforts. Our country is now reaping the positive results of our persistent endeavours over the past years. This morning in Paris, […]
Virtusa concludes first-ever LinkedIn community event in Sri Lanka
Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital engineering and IT services, proudly hosted the first-ever LinkedIn (LI) community event in Sri Lanka, dubbed “Connect Colombo.” The landmark event took place at the Courtyard by Marriott, marking a significant milestone in the country’s professional networking landscape. Bringing together over 200 industry leaders and mid to senior-level […]
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission approves 42 companies as AP’s
Port City Colombo, a multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a regional financial centre and business hub, has made significant progress in capturing key investments, as the project gears up for a tenacious drive to attract prospective land development and business set-up investors from the South Asian, APAC, and Middle Eastern regions before the end […]
Eran questions Speaker under Point of Order
Eran Wickramaratne, Member of Parliament of SJB, questioned the Speaker by raising a question under the standing orders, whether the Constitutional Assembly, which has been established as an independent institution, has approved the rules for approving Bills adhering to proper methods. He also questioned whether the Secure Transactions Bill, which was taken for debate in […]
SJB not accepting Online Safety Bill which restricts media freedom as legislation duly passed: Eran
Eran Wickramaratne said that the main opposition, Samagi Jana Balawega, did not accept the legislation on Online Safety Act as passed in Parliament as it was processed without following due process of passing a bill in the parliament. Therefore we urge the government to cancel this piece of legislation on Online safety Bill which is […]
VAT on used vehicles hurts the common man and creates a black market – CMTA
The Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA) made a statement claiming that the newly imposed VAT on used vehicles, has supported the creation of a black market in the industry, while increasing the market prices of used vehicles which is hurting the common man of the country. The recent implementation of VAT has stirred concerns […]