News Room : Chamuditha Offers Unconditional Apology to Supreme Court and Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
Journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama today (4) offered an unconditional apology before the Supreme Court in a contempt of court case filed against him by President’s Counsel and former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe. The case, heard before Justices S. Thurairaja, Priyantha Fernando, and Sobitha Rajakaruna, relates to statements made during an interview broadcast on Samarawickrama’s popular YouTube channel Truth with...
News Room : Trump eyes simple tariff rates over complex talks, says letters going out Friday
President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals. Acknowledging the complexity of negotiating with over 170 nations, Trump told reporters before departing for Iowa on Thursday that the letters will...
News Room : Rape Fastest-Growing Crime in India, Says US; Female Tourists Advised Against Travelling Alone
The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for India, maintaining its Level 2 classification—”Exercise Increased Caution”—but significantly strengthening its language in light of ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, recent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, and concerns along India’s borders with Pakistan and Nepal. The revised advisory, released by the US State Department, places greater emphasis on the...
News Room : Sinopec Energy Lanka Celebrates Second Anniversary with Family Day in Hambantota
Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd marked its second corporate anniversary with a vibrant Family Day celebration in Hambantota, the birthplace of its operations in Sri Lanka. The two-day event brought together employees and their families, highlighting the company’s people-focused culture and its continued commitment to sustainable growth and community integration. Since entering the Sri Lankan market in 2019 through fuel...
News Room : Singer drives sustainable mobility with Piaggio Apé E City launch at Colombo EV Motor Show 2025
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, in partnership with Piaggio Vehicles, unveiled the Piaggio Apé E City—an advanced electric three-wheeler—at the Colombo EV Motor Show 2025. The launch marks a milestone in Sri Lanka’s shift toward electric mobility, highlighting Singer’s commitment to innovation and responsible progress. The Piaggio Apé E City blends state-of-the-art electric vehicle technology with Piaggio’s trusted reliability, designed to...
News Room : Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena Arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was arrested a short while ago by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The arrest was made in connection with the distribution of wheat seeds worth Rs 25 million to associates during the 2015 presidential election period. He had appeared before the Commission earlier today (4) to provide a statement in connection with...
News Room : Driver and Conductor Suspended After Student Falls from ‘Sisu Seriya’ Bus
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that the recent incident in which a student fell from the footboard of a ‘Sisu Sariya’ school bus was caused by the reckless and negligent conduct of both the driver and the conductor. The incident occurred on 3 July, including video footage of the event. In an official statement, the NTC said that, based...
News Room : Wildfire on Greek island of Crete forces evacuation of 1,500
A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has led to the evacuation of more than 1,500 people, local media outlets have reported, as an early summer heatwave continues to grip southern Europe. At least 230 firefighters, some dispatched from Athens, were attempting on Thursday to contain the blaze, which broke out on Wednesday evening near Ierapetra, a town on...
News Room : Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
The death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of Zamora. BBC Sport has been told the 28-year-old Jota was on his way back to Liverpool for pre-season...
News Room : Unauthorized Constructions Pose Threat to Sigiriya – UNESCO Raises Concern
UNESCO has informed the Department of Archaeology that the historic Sigiriya archaeological site may face the threat of destruction due to unauthorized constructions and has called for measures to protect the area. Commenting on the matter, Director General of Archaeology, Professor Thushitha Mendis, stated that Sigiriya is not limited to just the Sigiriya Rock. He explained that the site also...