Special State amnesty for prison inmates in view of Vesak Day
On the occasion of Vesak full moon Poya day, the President has decided to offer a special State amnesty to…
Author: Ceylon Independent
Rains to persist in many parts of the country
Mid-level atmospheric disturbances will bring more intense rains in most parts of the country, according to the Meteorological Department. Fairly…
Ed Sheeran wins Thinking Out Loud copyright case
Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On when composing Thinking Out Loud, a US court has…
GCE A/L 2022 paper marking : Decision by FUTA
The Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) has decided to engage in the evaluation of the 2022 G.C.E Advanced Level…
‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak festival inaugurated by the President
The President’s Media Division (PMD) stated that the Vesak program includes various events organized at the Galle Face Shangri-la Green…
Former Mastercard boss Ajay Banga has been elected to lead the World Bank
Former Mastercard boss Ajay Banga has been elected to lead the World Bank as it strives to help low-income countries…
Sri Lankan exporters fear loss of EU status
Investments by garment manufacturers in the formerly war-torn north of Sri Lanka, will be jeopardised if the country loses preferential…
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world’s highest-paid athlete after Al Nassr move – Forbes
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world’s highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following his move to Saudi Arabian…
Electricity tariffs will be revised again in July: Kanchana
The electricity tariffs will be reviewed and revised again by July this year, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.…