Gunmen on motorcycle kill woman in Kotahena

Hong Kong-listed firm secures 20-year casino licence in Sri Lanka

Hong Kong-listed Melco International Development Ltd, the parent of casino firm Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, says its licence to run a gaming venue in Sri Lanka is valid for a ?term of 20 years effective from 1 April 2024?. The casino at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, in that country?s capital Colombo, ?is expected to commence operations in the third quarter of 2025,? stated Melco International in a Friday filing. The operations will be run by a unit of Melco Resorts. The US$1-billion City of

31 Mar, 2025

Harini in Paris to participate in UNESCO conference

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is on an official visit to Paris, France to participate in a UNESCO conference and have talks with the French Government. The Prime Minister will participate in a high-level segment of the International Expert Conference on ?An Integrated and Sustainable Approach to Safeguarding the World Heritage Property of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka and Associated Living Heritage? which will be held at UNESCO Headquarters on Tuesday 1 April, with the pa

31 Mar, 2025

Melania Trump hands over award to Sri Lankan journalist

US First Lady Melania Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio handed over the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award to Sri Lankan journalist Namini Wijedasa. The award was handed over at a ceremony held at the US State Department. Namini Wijedasa, an award-winning journalist with over 30 years of experience, began her career chronicling the human toll of Sri Lanka?s civil conflict and giving voice to those affected by its aftermath. Over time, her focus shifted to combating corruption

02 Apr, 2025