At least 59 Sri Lankans confirmed killed while fighting for Russia

PickMe driver arrested over harassment of passenger

A driver of the ride-hailing service PickMe, has been arrested for harassing a passenger in Colombo. Lawyer, Nadhiha Abbas, said that she attended the inquiry at the Maligawatha Police Station this week where accused driver was also present. “I submitted all the evidence and documents I had gathered against him. The Police recorded everything in detail, and my documentary evidence was officially marked as productions in the case. As the inquiry progressed, the driver began to realize the gravi

10 Jul, 2025

Exporters urge Sri Lankan Government to uphold transparent trade practices

The Joint Chambers of Commerce urged the Government of Sri Lanka to engage in meaningful consultation with all recognized industry chambers before making decisions that directly impact trade, exports, and the wider economy. The call comes in response to renewed lobbying efforts by certain shipping agents and intermediaries seeking to reintroduce anti-competitive terminal handling charges (THC) through misleading claims to policymakers. At the recent AGM of the Sri Lanka Association of NVOCC Ag

09 Jul, 2025

Cinnamon Life to host South Asia’s biggest K-1 fight night

South Asia’s biggest K-1 fight league, Karma Fight League, will host its fifth event on July 25 at Cinnamon Life, South Asia’s largest entertainment hub. The event will take place at the Lumina Ballroom, featuring fighters from Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and Australia, with both male and female bouts on the card. KFL will also introduce the KFL Extreme Championship, featuring the best young fighters in Sri Lanka. Cinnamon Life will serve as both the venue and hospitality partner for the event, m

08 Jul, 2025