TJP submits over 60 sanction requests against Sri Lankan officials
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has submitted more than 60 sanctions and visa ban requests against Sri Lankan public and security officials to date for human rights and
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Government approves plan for use of Visumpaya, Presidential mansions
The government has granted approval to introduce an appropriate system for the utilisation of the bungalow Visumpaya and existing Presidential mansions in various areas under the control of the
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Govt. approval granted to receive 22 diesel engines from India
The Indian Railways have agreed to provide 22 American Locomotive Company (ALCO) diesel engines to Sri Lanka Railways as a grant from the Indian Government.
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SLINTEC commercializes record 8 patents and innovations in 12 months
The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) witnessed a remarkable transformation – with four patents having been commercialised, with an additional four innovations in the advanced stage of commercialisation.
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World’s most expensive Christmas tree unveiled in Germany
Germany has taken festive excess to a whole new level with the unveiling of the world’s most expensive Christmas tree.
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Jay-Z denies allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.
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Govt to get US $50M IMF – linked policy loan from OPEC Fund
The OPEC Fund for International Corporation is to provide a US $50 million policy based loan to Sri Lanka, according to a statement by the Department of Government Information
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Russia boosts early December tourist surge in Sri Lanka
Russian tourists have given a kickstart to December arrivals, with the country welcoming nearly 24,000 visitors in the first four days of December.
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Sri Lanka to introduce digital driving licenses soon
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal for the introduction of a new digital driving license to replace the existing driving license.
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SL Foreign reserves reach US $6.5 billion with Nov remittances of $ 530mn
Sri Lanka received US$ 530.1 million in remittances in November,
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