One person killed, two injured in Kotahena shooting incident

Fines imposed on Bellagio, Bally’s and National Savings Bank

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has imposed fines on Bellagio, Bally’s and the National Savings Bank for non-compliance with the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006 (FTRA). The penalty will be prescribed by taking into consideration the nature and gravity of relevant non-compliances of the Institutions. Accordingly, as Sri Lanka’s regulator for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), the FIU collected penalties amounting to Six

09 Aug, 2025

SpaceX – Starlink appoints Singer as authorized retailer in Sri Lanka

US based SpaceX has appointed Singer Sri Lanka, the nation’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances retailer, as the authorized retailer of Starlink in Sri Lanka. This announcement marks a significant step in revolutionizing internet accessibility across the country, especially in regions historically underserved by traditional connectivity solutions. Starlink, developed by global aerospace innovator SpaceX, is a high-performance satellite internet system designed to deliver fast, re

05 Aug, 2025

Sri Lanka concerned over Israel’s move to seize control of Gaza

Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over the decision by Israel to seize control of Gaza, which will lead to further escalation of violence and suffering of the people of Gaza. The Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka calls for an immediate ceasefire and urges all parties to resolve differences through diplomatic dialogue in order to establish sustainable peace. Meanwhile, according to the BBC, Israel has strongly rejected criticism from world leaders after its security cabinet approved a plan to

09 Aug, 2025