Udaya Gamanpila grilled by police Special Investigations Unit

US Chips Act restricts companies from expanding production in China

Washington [US], August 3 (ANI): The new federal programme passed by the US Congress provides USD 52 billion in support for the semiconductor industry, however, it restricts companies that are accepting the funding for expanding their chip production capacity in China. The Chips and Science Act is a USD 280 billion package that was passed by both the houses of the US Congress last week, but it prevents the companies that are receiving the federal subsidies from expanding their chip-making capac

14 Aug, 2022

Gotabaya Rajapaksa lands in Thailand

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday (Aug 11) arrived in Bangkok after his visa ran out following a month-long stint in Singapore where he had taken refuge from protesters at home. The deposed leader landed on a private jet at Don Mueang International Airport around 8pm local time (1200 GMT), a senior Thai official said. He left the airport’s VIP section around 40 minutes later with his wife and got into a black sedan, local media reported. Rajapaksa flew into Singapore

11 Aug, 2022

Sri Lanka appeals to UK to lift travel advisory

Sri Lanka has appealed to the United Kingdom (UK) to lift the travel advisory on Sri Lanka. The appeal was made when Tourism Minister Harin Fernando met the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Sarah Hulton. Fernando?said that he had a successful meeting with the British High Commissioner regarding the current political climate in Sri Lanka, lifting of the travel advisory for UK travellers to Sri Lanka, the promotion of tourism and the security and safety of tourists. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Aug, 2022