Sri Lanka to present Cyber Security Bill in parliament this year
As Sri Lanka looks to push its digitalisation agenda, plans are afoot to present the Cyber Security bill in parliament
CB reduces mandated forex sales by banks to 15%
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to reduce mandatory sale of export proceeds/receipts and inward workers’ remittances of commercial banks with effect from February 27, 2023.
Dozens of migrants found drowned off Italian coast
The bodies were found in Cutro in eastern Italy. The migrants reportedly drowned after their boat broke up.
Court issues order to AKD, 25 others over protest today
The Fort Magistrate has issued an order preventing National People's Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and 25 others from engaging in protest or demonstration in several areas in the Colombo Fort causing inconvenience to the public and motorists from 1.00 pm till 8.00 pm today.
New tourism mobile app from March 1: Harin
Sri Lanka Tourism Ministry to launch a tourism mobile app from March 1 for the benefit and provide protection to tourists and to save them from the nefarious activities by three wheeler drivers, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.
Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Asia This 2023
After two pandemic-ridden years, business is back as usual this 2023. Here are the highly anticipated restaurant openings to look forward to in Asia this year.
A statement given regarding the presidential election - Ranil Wickremesinghe
A statement given regarding the presidential election
Mayantha to resign from COPF Chair
SJB MP Mayantha Dissanayake has decided to resign from the chair of Committee on Public Finance.
Govt. settles Rs.191bn worth of arrears to various contractors and suppliers
The government has settled the majority of the arrears to the tune of Rs.191 billion to contractors and suppliers, after assuming power on August 31, last year, despite an 8 percent contraction in the economy during the year, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
President has no right to express opinion on legality of LG polls: AKD
Claiming that the President had no right to express his opinion on the legality of declaring the Local Government election JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday if there was any issue with regard to the declaration of the election, it should be resolved in the Courts.
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No caste based LG wards: Delimitation Commission
The Delimitation Commission received numerous requests for retention of caste-based demarcations of electoral wards of the local authorities but they were not entertained, an official said.
China tensions boost defense industry at Philippines' Subic Bay
SUBIC, Philippines -- Rising tensions with China are creating a business opportunity for Philippine officials looking to revive U.S. defense industry activity at the former American naval base in Subic Bay.
George Soros' claims of Adani-Modi link spark uproar in India
NEW DELHI -- Billionaire George Soros has kicked up a storm in India by predicting that the Adani crisis "will significantly weaken" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "stranglehold" on government.
Which country has the nicest people?
Every country has its good points, be it magnificent landscapes, a rich history, or diverse cuisine, but a friendly destination with warm, open, smiling inhabitants guarantees a meaningful trip full of authentic experiences. Here are 20 of the world’s friendliest and most welcoming countries.