Former top diplomat among civil society members appointed to CC

Singapore notes importance of controversial FTA with Sri Lanka

Singapore has noted the importance of the controversial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with Sri Lanka. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said that the Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which was signed in 2018, is an icon of the burgeoning economic ties between both countries. He was speaking at a virtual ceremony held today to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Singapore. The current Sri Lankan Gov

27 Jul, 2021

World’s largest star sapphire cluster found in Ratnapura

The world’s largest star sapphire cluster has been found in a backyard in Ratnapura by accident, the BBC reported. A gem trader said the stone was found by workmen digging a well in his home in the gem-rich Ratnapura area. Experts say the stone, which is pale blue in colour, has an estimated value of up to $100 million in the international market. The cluster weighs around 510 kilograms or 2.5 million carats and has been named the “Serendipity Sapphire”. “The person who was digging the well

27 Jul, 2021

Police hunt for underage domestic workers in Colpetty

The Police conducted a search operation for underage domestic workers in Colpetty. Police Spokesman, Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that the operation was conducted yesterday (Tuesday). He said that a similar operation was conducted in the Modara area yesterday. The Police Spokesman said that the special operation was conducted based on intelligence information received by the Police. He said over 30 places were inspected in Colpetty and Modara yesterday. DIG Ajith

28 Jul, 2021