Harry Jayawardena, one of Sri Lanka’s richest men, passes away

Former CJ as permanent rep to UN in NY

The Government is finalising a list of names to be posted as heads of Sri Lanka’s missions abroad with ex-Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya assuming the position of Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.

Veteran business leader Ken Balendra passes away

Kandiah (Ken) Balendra, a veteran corporate leader and the first Sri Lankan chairman of John Keells Holdings (JKH) has passed away at the age of 85.

Customs launch four-day rapid container clearance program

Ex CPC MD Susantha de Silva arrested

The CID has arrested Susantha de Silva, former Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) for allegedly misappropriating 6.1 million rupees in 2014.

Four HC judges nominated for Court of Appeal

Chief Justice Murdu Fernando has forwarded the names of four senior High Court judges to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fill four existing vacancies in the Court of Appeal.