- July 11, 20250 CommentIran says 12 journalists killed in Israeli strikes during warTEHRAN: Iran said Thursday ,July 10,that at least a dozen journalists and media workers were killed in Israeli strikes during the two countries’ recent war, according to state media. The media arm of the Basij paramilitary forces — a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — said the death toll among media workers had...Loc
- July 11, 20250 CommentPresident Meets Gates Foundation DelegationCOLOMBO : President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Thursday,July (10) met with Dr. Chris Elias, President of Global Development at the Gates Foundation, for high-level discussions focused on key areas critical to Sri Lanka’s development. The meeting, held at the Presidential Secretariat, explored collaborative efforts in agricultural modernisation, nutrition, digital public infrastructure and rural technological integration. Central...Local
- July 11, 20250 CommentPopular Indian Bollywood and Kollywood actress Hansika Motwani in arrives in ColomboCOLOMBO) – Popular Indian Bollywood and Kollywood actress Hansika Motwani has arrived in Sri Lanka Wednesday, July (09) from Mumbai. She is scheduled to attend an event to be held in Colombo. Reportedly, this is her first visit to Sri Lanka, and she will remain in the country for two days. Hansika Motwani (born 9...Local
- July 10, 20250 CommentGovt to allocate Rs. 250M for national programme to support children with autismCOLOMBO : The government has taken a decision to move forward with plans to establish a national network of daycare and therapy centres for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has accordingly directed officials to prepare...Local
- July 10, 20250 CommentTrump’s 30% tariff will be in addition to existing duties on Sri Lankan exports to US – HulangamuwaCOLOMBO : The reciprocal 30% tariff proposed by the US President Donald Trump yesterday (09), will be in addition to the existing duties imposed on products exported from Sri Lanka to the US, said the Senior Economic Advisor to the President, Duminda Hulangamuwa. Speaking during a special media briefing held at the Department of Government...Business, Economy