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Govt makes U-turn: Chichi's rocket goes missing again

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Controversy surrounding the satellite released by Supreme SAT in 2012, more popularly known as 'Chichi'srocket' took a bizarre twist in Parliament yesterday when Trade Minister Wa... Read More


Platinum hosts pre-departure session for Ireland-bound students

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Platinum Immigration Solutions Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka's trusted name in global education consultancy for over 12 years, held its annual Ireland Pre-Departure Session in Colombo. The e... Read More


Satellite remains in orbit: SupremeSAT confirms

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Amidts the controversy over Chichi's communication satellite, SupremeSAT confirmed that the satellite remains in orbit at 87.5 degrees East, precisely where it was positioned upon... Read More


Around 20,000 children drop out of schools annually: PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- Around 20,000 children drop out of schools in Sri Lanka every year, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said. She revealed this information during a discussion on education reforms... Read More


Casino operators, state bank fined for money laundering lapse

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has penalised two licensed casino operators and a state-owned bank for lapses in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compli... Read More


US tariff sparks export diversification push in SL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) convened a high-level forum yesterday to address the repercussions of the 20 percent tariff imposed by the US on a range of Sri Lankan... Read More


Former DIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Priyantha Jayakody, who was in remand custody over allegations of lodging a false complaint, has been granted bail by the M... Read More


Judicial Service Commission flags poor upkeep of judges' residences

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has instructed all judicial officers to ensure that their official residences and surrounding environs, including boundary walls, are kept cl... Read More


Chichi's rocket found' - Critics left puzzled

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- In a shocking revelation and also biting on their own words, the NPP government yesterday admitted that Supreme SAT Ltd., which launched a communications satellite into space in N... Read More


Three Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 12.16 million worth of 'Kush'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Three Indian nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning while attempting to smuggle in a stock of "Kush" cannabis valued at Rs. 12.16 mil... Read More