- June 26, 20260 Comment1,132 more Sri Lankan Personnel to be deployed for United Nations Peace keeping MissionsCOLOMBO : You are demonstrating to the world that Sri Lanka possesses forces that are prepared to stand for the protection, democracy and human rights of oppressed people, wherever they may be.” President extends his best wishes President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined the ceremony held this morning (26) at the Sri Lanka Infantry Regimental Centre...Local
- June 26, 20260 CommentActions taken to rope in 232 ‘Red Notice’ suspects hiding overseas, including 96 organised criminals – Public Security MinisterCOLOMBO :Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said here a total of 232 Sri Lankan suspects who have been issued Interpol Red Notices are currently hiding in various countries. Speaking in Parliament Friday, June (26), the Minister said that 96 of them are suspected organised criminals, of whom 37 have so far been identified, and...Local
- June 26, 20260 CommentReader’s View : Royal College: No Place for Discrimination Against Parents in Niqab?COLOMBO : It was deeply disappointing to learn that parents wearing the niqab are reportedly being denied entry to Royal College. As a past student of the school during the tenure of Principal L. D. H. Pieris, I had the privilege of studying in an environment where students of all communities—Sinhalese, Muslims, Burghers, and others—were...Loc
- June 26, 20260 CommentSAWM-SL leads national dialogue on ethical AI in mediaCOLOMBO – South Asian Women in Media – Sri Lanka (SAWM-SL) convened a roundtable discussion on the Draft Guidelines for the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Media on Tuesday (23), bringing together editors, journalists, representatives of media organizations, and media professionals at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo.The event marked a significant milestone in Sri...Local
- June 26, 20260 CommentAmana Bank acquires ownership of Corporate Office premisesCOLOMBO :Amana Bank PLC has acquired ownership of its Corporate Office premises located at 353 Galle Road, Colombo 3 from Lee Hedges PLC. The property transfer took place recently in the presence of Amana Bank’s Chairman Asgi Akbarally, members of the Board of Directors and the Management Committee, as well as the Directors of Lee...Business, Economy
