In line with the 76th Army Day celebrations, five brigadiers have been promoted to the rank of Major General. The recommendation for the promotions was made by Secretary of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyyikontha and Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo. Recognizing the service of the five brigadiers, who were wounded in the line of duty, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as the Commander of the Armed Forces, has officially promoted them to the rank of Major General, the Sri Lanka Army stated. The post Five brigadiers promoted to Major General in line with 76th Army Day appeared first on…
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University of Queensland scientist Associate Professor Arutha Kulasinghe, a researcher of Sri Lankan origin, has led a global study that could transform how lung cancer patients are treated. The research, published in Nature Genetics, has uncovered a way to predict whether patients with non-small cell lung cancer will respond to costly immunotherapy drugs such as Keytruda, which work for only about 20 to 30 per cent of patients. Kulasinghe and his team analysed lung tumour biopsies from nearly 250 patients across Australia, the United States, and Europe, using advanced microscopes and artificial intelligence to map millions of cells in each…
ECONOMYNEXT – The flood of electric cars may be a dream come true for a well-heeled few, but do they really contribute to a cleaner environment or fill state coffers in the same way as other motorists? Electric cars are more expensive than petrol, or diesel-powered vehicles, which means more foreign exchange leaves the country to import an electric vehicle (EV). The tariff on an EV is also much lower than that on a fossil fuel-powered vehicle. As a result, the state earns far less tax revenue on every dollar spent to import an EV. While the prohibitive 200 percent…
Sri Lanka’s first-ever AI-powered tourism hotel project, titled Grand Serendib Colombo, was officially launched under the patronage of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath. Joining the Minister at the opening ceremony were legendary Sri Lankan Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, and Dilip K. Herath, representing ABEC Premier — the developer behind the project. Speaking at the event, Minister Vijitha Herath said, “The commencement of this project marks a major investment milestone for Sri Lanka, reflecting the growing investor confidence in our tourism sector. By integrating artificial intelligence into hospitality, this initiative will take Sri Lanka’s smart tourism industry…
Authorities have urged visitors to Horton Plains National Park to follow park regulations amid a recent surge in visitors arriving to witness the rare ‘Nelu’ flower. Warden of the park, Sisira Rathnayake, said that action will be taken against those who violate park rules, stray from designated tracks, or cause damage to the park’s flora and biodiversity. “In a national park, visitors are only allowed to observe animals and the environment. They are not permitted to engage in illegal activities such as going off track, plucking flowers, or feeding animals. During the past week alone, we have issued spot fines…
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra yesterday addressed members of the diplomatic community and the business sector at a special briefing organized in collaboration with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Krishan Balendra and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The session was held ahead of the *Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025*, scheduled to take place in December, and focused on strengthening partnerships among the government, diplomatic missions, and the private sector to position Sri Lanka as a regional hub for trade, investment, and innovation. Officials highlighted the country’s…
The Colombo District Court yesterday (10) delivered its verdict in the defamation case filed by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka against Ranjan Jayalal, who was the General Secretary of the Ceylon Electricity Workers’ Union at the time. Ranawaka had filed the case alleging that Jayalal made a false statement defaming him during his tenure as Minister of Power and Energy. The court ruled that the statement was entirely false and ordered Jayalal to pay one million rupees in compensation to Patali Champika Ranawaka. Speaking to the media on Friday, Ranawaka said, “Ranjan Jayalal falsely accused me of bringing a bed…
Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem is poised to stand unopposed in December’s election for the presidency of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA.
As England look to climb to the top of the Cricket World Cup table, they face an eager Sri Lanka who have the ingredients for a tournament upset.
After an eight-year gap top-class rugby action returns to Sri Lanka as the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 makes its much-anticipated kick off in Colombo in the form of the second leg of the tournament on October 18 and 19 at the Race Course Ground.
Photo courtesy of International Crisis Group The need to tackle current and past abuses against Sri Lankans was highlighted in a UN Human Rights Council (HRC) resolution adopted on October 6, 2025. In promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka, although noting some promising government measures and commitments, the HRC agreed to continue to fund the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to keep gathering evidence and promoting action to tackle rights violations. It was asked to present a written update at the 63rd session and a comprehensive report on progress at the 66th session…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s private credit hit a new record of 226.8 billion rupees in August 2025, up from 201.5 billion rupees a month earlier, taking the total so in 2025 to 1,128 billion rupees, while credit to government fell, official data shows. Sri Lanka’s central bank has provided monetary stability as it missed an inflation target, allowing people – including many who were starving and forced to skip meals after macroeconomists steeply depreciated the currency in 2022 destroying real wages – to slowly to pick up their lives, buying goods and allowing demand to recover and giving confidence for…
New Zealand were made to work for their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win with a 100-run triumph over Bangladesh.
A police constable was remanded until October 13 after allegedly assaulting an Attorney-at-Law within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court this morning (10). The incident reportedly occurred after the lawyer concluded a court appearance and attempted to drive his vehicle out of the court premises. A prison bus had arrived at the same time, and the police officer had instructed the lawyer to wait until the bus entered before moving his car out. A verbal exchange ensued between the two, which later escalated into a physical altercation, according to reports. The police constable was subsequently arrested and produced…
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is not considered an Independent Commission under the Constitution, but rather a statutory body established through ordinary legislation, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.
Peru’s Congress has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, hours after a late-night session was called to debate her impeachment.
Shaveen De Mel (’24), a recent graduate of the biology program at The Master’s University, CA, USA, has earned international acclaim for his pioneering research on green nanotechnology — a study that has now been published in ’Nature Scientific Reports’, an international peer-reviewed journal.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a clear positive trajectory today, as both major indices advanced steadily throughout the trading session. The S&P SL20 outpaced the broader ASPI, supported by index-heavy counters and buoyed by strong performances in other blue chip stocks.
The couple were presented with the award at the Project Healthy Minds gala in New York, where they highlighted the potential dangers of social media for young people.
Nishantha Bandara Basnayake, Coordinating Secretary to former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the third suspect in three corruption cases filed against the former Minister by the Bribery Commission was released from those cases and made a state witness by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today.