Month: January 2025
World’s oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116
A Japanese woman, recognised as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, has died aged 116. Tomiko Itooka died in a nursing...
Vehicle imports will deny state coffers over USD 1 billion
The Jana Aragala Alliance has scorned the government’s intention to earn considerable tax income through vehicle imports. On the contrary, importing vehicles will...
Nestlé partners with Coconut Cultivation Board to promote regenerative agricultural practices
As part of the Nestlé Coconut Development Plan – the ‘Good Food Good Life’ company partnered with the Coconut Cultivation Board of Sri...
Minister throws wrench in Rs. 900 million electricity project
A Farmers’ Organisation has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding political interference over an electricity project. An electricity project was set to...
In China and North Korea, Trump’s Personal Diplomacy Might Work
By Ambassador Joseph DeTrani President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the inauguration on January 20th. With this...
SLGJA inaugurates FACETS Sri Lanka 2025 – Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition
The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), proudly inaugurated the 31st edition...
Facebook and Instagram ads push gun silencers disguised as car parts
A network of Facebook pages has been advertising “fuel filters” that are actually meant to be used as silencers, which are heavily regulated...
Drug shortages: The most serious symptom arising from several causes
By Raj Gonsalkorale “It takes nine months to complete the drug procurement process, thus there is no immediate solution to address various glitches...
Rehan Jayawickreme bids farewell to SJB
Rehan Jayawickreme, a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the Weligama organizer, has announced his resignation from both his party membership...
Wimal goes to CID against Basil
The leader of the National Freedom Front and former parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa lodged a complaint at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Friday...
