RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The TruRout ride-hailing app was officially launched recently at the Waters Edge Hotel in Battaramulla. The event was led by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Munasar Munas. Speaking at the launch, company representatives highlighted the challenges faced by drivers using existing ride-hailing platforms, noting that many services charge commissions ranging...

COLOMBO – Former Ambassador of Nepal to Spain and Oman and President of the Ambassadors Club Nepal, Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, recently visited Sri Lanka. During her visit, she met with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nepal in Sri Lanka, Vijay Kumar Raut, at the Nepal Embassy in Colombo. I had the opportunity...

ANURADHAPURA : Second Phase of Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project Launched Under President’s Patronage The Present Government Is Committed to Delivering a Better Quality of Life for FarmersThis Government Has Allocated the Largest Amount in History for Paddy Procurement.The Malwathu Oya Project, Which Has Been Under Discussion for Decades, Will Commence Next Year.Plans Are Underway...

COLOMBO : The parliamentary opposition group has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara. The opposition members alleges that the Justice Minister failed to fulfill his responsibilities and ensure accountability regarding the deaths of prison officers and inmates during the unrest at the Negombo Prison. Accordingly, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa,...

COLOMBO ; The Supreme Court on Thursday (9) upheld a previous Commercial High Court ruling directing former Minister Wimal Weerawansa to pay Rs. 1 million in compensation to Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva for violating intellectual property rights through the publication of the book “Naththa Wenuwata Eththa”. The Supreme Court also issued...