The latest on a van attack in Toronto which killed 10 people and injured 14 (all times local):. 12:30 p.m.. A Buddhist temple in Toronto has identified one of the victims of Monday’s van attack as Renuka Amarasinghe (am-uh-ruh-SEEN’-yuh). Mahavihara Buddhist Meditation Centre chief monk Ahangama …
The latest victim of the North York van attack to be identified was a single mother from Sri Lanka who had just finished her first day of work at a nearby high school’s cafeteria when she was struck and killed. The Toronto District School Board says Renuka Amarasingha, 46, had worked in nutrition in …
It’s understood Canberra will likely take centre stage from January 31-February 4 when Australia plays against Sri Lanka in a perfectly timed match for new broadcaster Channel Seven. It will be the first time Australia has played a home Test so late in the summer since 1998 and is a bonus for Cricket …
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central bank which manages debt for the Treasury said the government had enough money to repay bonds, denying charges made by some opposition spokesmen, as the rupee slid to record lows after a bout of money printing. “The payment of interest and principal at …
Apr 25, Colombo: The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), shadow regulator of the lubricant industry is to prepare regulatory tools addressing the issues with regard to price and quality of lubricants in Sri Lanka. The PUCSL ON Tuesday hel…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has successfully concluded a press conference at Arabian Travel Market Media Center today, 23rd April, 2018 as part of their participation at Arabian Travel Market 2018 and its on-going e…
Investing.com – Sri Lanka stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Beverages & Tobacco, Investment Trust and Diversified Holdings sectors led shares higher. At the close in Colombo, the CSE All-Share added 0.26%. The best pe…
G Adventures has a new sailing trip along Sri Lanka’s east coast, following the launch of its industry-first sailing trip along the south coast of the island nation. The new Sailing Sri Lanka – East Coast itinerary is designed to complement the existing Sailing Sri Lanka – South Coast tour, meaning sailing …
ECONMYNEXT – Swiss Singapore Overseas Enterprises Pte Ltd. has won a Sri Lankan tender to supply seven million barrels of Murban crude oil to the state refiner Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), the government announced. A statement said the Cabinet o…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s power regulator said it is looking at roping in standby generators of more than 130 MegaWatts idling at state agencies to support the national grid in emergencies or droughts. A survey of state enterprises like Sri Lanka’s ports corporation and another agencies had found …