- July 10, 20250 CommentSaudi Arabia introduces new laws for foreigners to own properties in the KingdomJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, approved on Tuesday a new law regulating property ownership by non-Saudis. The weekly session, held in Jeddah, began with the Crown Prince briefing the Cabinet on his recent talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the phone call he received from...International
- July 10, 20250 CommentPresident directs officials to address growing concerns surrounding e-commerceCOLOMBO – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on officials to address the growing concerns surrounding e-commerce and deliver efficient, fair and customer-centric solutions to the issues currently faced in this area, the President’s Media Division said. President Dissanayake held a meeting with senior officials of the Sri Lanka Customs Department to discuss a number...Loc
- July 10, 20250 CommentUN Peacekeepers – What’s the Point When Peace Isn’t Kept?Reader’s Point Of View COLOMBO :The United Nations Peacekeeping Forces were established to help reduce civilian suffering, prevent escalation, and support peace agreements in conflict zones. However, when one looks at prolonged conflicts such as the Israel-Palestine crisis—now spiraling further out of control—one must ask: are they truly effective? Despite the immense financial burden—running into...Loc
- July 10, 20250 CommentDifferent abled Rashmi’s Radiance and Resoluteness: An Epitome of Achieving the Pinnacle in LifeN.U. Abdul Razzak Udayar COLOMBO “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.”— William ShakespeareMiss Rashmi Nimesha Gunawardana of Halloluwa, Deraniyagala, is a third-year undergraduate at the Faculty of Management, University of Kelaniya. Born with different abilities, Rashmi is not only an academic achiever but also a musical talent...Local
- July 9, 20250 CommentSupreme Court says ‘ NO’ to University raggingCOLOMBO: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 9 directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to strictly enforce the guidelines formulated to prevent harassment in universities. The court also instructed the Minister of Education and Higher Education to provide the necessary financial, technical support, and facilities for the implementation of these guidelines. The order was issued...Education