Rajitha Senaratne tests positive for Covid

Threat assessment on candidates and former Sri Lankan Presidents

A threat assessment is to be carried out on Presidential candidates and former Sri Lankan Presidents following the recent attack on former US President Donald Trump. In view of the forthcoming Presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted a Cabinet paper for the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure the safety of the candidates. The proposal suggests the appointment of a committee to conduct threat assessments and provide necessary security for Presidential candi

17 Jul, 2024

Sri Lanka’s Savindri Perera eliminated from MasterChef Australia

Sri Lanka’s Savindri Perera has been eliminated from MasterChef Australia with Josh Perry (aka Pezza), and Nat Thaipun being picked as the two grand finalists. In the nail-biting semi-final, contestants Savindri Perera, Josh Perry (aka Pezza), and Nat Thaipun were tasked with designing their own menu and making a three-course meal for 20 diners as well as the judges. The challenge was demanding for all three chefs, who were on their feet for a staggering five hours. In the challenge, Savindri

15 Jul, 2024

Three Sri Lankans missing after oil tanker capsized off Oman

A search operation is under way to locate 16 missing crew members, 3 of whom are Sri Lankans, after an oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman. Oman officials said late on Monday that the oil tanker – Prestige Falcon – had capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of its Ras Madrakah peninsula. The Comoros-flagged vessel was on its way to the port of Aden in Yemen when it capsized. Officials from Oman’s Maritime Security Centre told Reuters news agency on Tuesday that the vessel remained “submer

16 Jul, 2024