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Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah “Ken” Balendra has passed away at the age of 84.Born in 1940, Balendra has held many corporate positions in Sri Lanka and the region. He served as the first Sri Lankan chairman of John Keells Holdings Ltd., the largest conglomerate in the island.He was the chairman of Brandix Lanka Ltd. and the South Asia Regional Fund of the Commonwealth Development Corporation.

Ten fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy in the early hours of Monday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).Tamil Nadu coastal police officials confirmed that the fishermen were detained, and their mechanised boat was seized by Sri Lankan authorities.The arrested fishermen, along with their boat, were taken to Jaffna, Sri Lanka.They will be produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody.This incident follows a series of similar arrests in recent weeks.On Sunday, January 26, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 34 fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam and seized three fishing…

South Africa’s cricket legend and fielding maestro, Jonty Rhodes has arrived in Sri Lanka, early this morning (03).Speaking to the media upon his arrival, Rhodes said: “Sri Lankan team is having up and downs like cricketers all the time. It is good to see that the cricketers are positive here in Sri Lanka. As a coach, I was excited about young players. That’s one thing that Sri Lanka has in abundance. These brave young players keep coming on to the scene. Great to see some performances.”“It’s awesome to be here. I’m looking forward to my stay. This time around it’s…

Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to implement regulations on all products and ingredients used within the Ayurvedic medicine and Ayurvedic cosmetics sector, ensuring strict oversight.The minister made these remarks during the appointment letter presentation ceremony for the new Chairman and members of the Ayurvedic Medicines and Products Council at the Ayurvedic National Hospital in Rajagiriya.Highlighting the need for regulation, Minister Jayatissa emphasized that the objective is to provide the public with high-quality and standardized products.“The main issue we are facing is with cosmetics. There is a health threat, and along with this, black money smuggling. We…

Five suspects have been arrested over the triple murder that took place on Sunday (03) in the area of Mamadala in Ambalantota, the police said.Three persons were reported dead following a clash between two rival groups of illicit liquor distillers in Mamadala last evening.Police said that the incident had taken place at around 8.00 p.m. and that based on information uncovered thus far a group of 6 individuals had entered a residence and hacked to death the three victims.One of them had died on the spot while the other two had succumbed to injuries after being admitted to the Ambalantota…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should return his current residence to the government, assuring that a suitable house will be provided for him if necessary.Speaking at a public meeting in Galgamuwa, President Dissanayake emphasized that he will not allow Rajapaksa to retain the current residence under any circumstances.Commenting on the recent lifting of vehicle import restrictions, the President said:“Vehicles have not been imported into this country for many years. Permission has been granted to import vehicles for personal use from today. However, this is a difficult and cautious task. If everyone rushes to import…

It has been revealed that over 1.5 million kilograms of food, including rice, lentils, and dates, stored at the Veyangoda warehouse complex under the Food Commissioner’s Department, have expired and are no longer fit for consumption.This food stock, received as aid under the World Food Programme (WFP) in 2023, was meant for free distribution to vulnerable communities, including low-income families and schoolchildren. However, authorities had failed to distribute the supplies in time, leading to massive wastage.The Veyangoda District Granary, spanning 28,000 square feet with 16 warehouses, serves as a key storage facility for government food reserves. Of these, 10 warehouses…

The India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has allocated INR 54,830 million for aid to foreign nations, higher than last year’s budget estimate of INR 48,830 million, but lower than last year’s revised estimate of INR 58,060 million.Meanwhile, Sri Lanka saw an increase in its aid allocation at INR 3,000 million from last year’s budget estimate of INR 2,450 million.The overall budget for the MEA stands at INR 20,516 crore — lower than the budget estimate of INR 22,154 crore and revised estimate of INR 25,277 crore, for the year 2024-2025.Sources said that at this stage, no allocation has been…

“HUNDREDS OF SOULS IN PERFECT HARMONY”Get ready for an unforgettable guitar festival where music meets nature! WAYO, incollaboration with Green Pictures, The Barnhouse, Sirasa TV, and Sirasa FM, presents“Strings of Souls”—Sri Lanka’s first-ever carbon-neutral guitar festival and concert. Thisunique event is designed to celebrate music while embracing sustainability, reducing ourenvironmental footprint, and promoting an eco-friendly, vegan, and low-carbon lifestyle.📅 Date: February 9, 2025📍 Location: The Barnhouse, Panadura⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM🎸 Workshops by Master Guitarists🎶 Concert with 300 Guitarists in Harmony🎬 Special Film Screening: “FOOTPRINT 2024″🌍 Sri Lanka’s First Carbon-Neutral Guitar Festival & Concert!This is not just about…

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that 3,065 Sri Lankans are among the over 1.4 million illegal immigrants slated for deportation under the new Trump administration.The deportation list includes individuals from various countries who are residing in the U.S. illegally. Additionally, ICE has compiled a list of countries that oppose the deportation process, but Sri Lanka is not among them.According to a document released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), as of November 24, 2024, there are 1,445,549 noncitizens on ICE’s non-detained docket with final orders of removal while this includes 3,065…