Suspect arrested for aiding gunmen in four murders
2025-02-06
An individual alleged to have transported gunmen on motorcycles in four murders in the Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia areas hasContinue Reading
Prof. Neelika Malavige to lead Global Infectious Disease Society
2025-02-06
Leading Sri Lankan scientist Professor Neelika Malavige has been named President-Elect of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID). TheContinue Reading
Namal summoned before High Court over Krrish deal
2025-02-05
MP Namal Rajapaksa has been summoned to the Colombo High Court on February 18 over the alleged misappropriation of Rs.Continue Reading
Why is the Govt not taking action over MR’s house?
2025-02-05
Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said that there was no need to send a letter to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa requesting himContinue Reading
C.B. Ratnayake ordered to pay Rs. 250M for defaming Sujeewa
2025-02-05
The Mount Lavinia District Court has ordered former Minister C.B. Ratnayake to pay Rs. 250 million in compensation to SamagiContinue Reading
MP Ramanathan clashes in Parliament again
2025-02-05
Controversial Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan was involved in another heated exchange in Parliament today, alleging he was being deniedContinue Reading
Intellectual Property Act to be amended
2025-02-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003, incorporating additional revisions forContinue Reading
Speaker yet to receive SC ruling on LG Elections Bill
2025-02-05
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (Feb. 5) that he has not yet received the Supreme Court’s ruling onContinue Reading
Online Safety Act: Govt to introduce amendments
2025-02-05
The Attorney General’s Department has informed the Supreme Court that the government plans to introduce several amendments to the OnlineContinue Reading
Govt reveals plan to boost daily passport issuance to 4,000
2025-02-05
The government has approved measures to employ additional staff to accelerate passport printing and reduce delays. The move follows recommendationsContinue Reading
Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip
2025-02-05
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States “will take over” the Gaza Strip — possibly with the helpContinue Reading
Japan reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s development initiatives
2025-02-05
Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Akiko Ikuina, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees onContinue Reading
Govt to look into decision to release Lasantha murder suspects
2025-02-05
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said that the government is looking into the Attorney General’s recommendation to release three suspectsContinue Reading
Water tariffs to be reduced?
2025-02-05
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) is reportedly set to announce reductions in water tariffs following the recentContinue Reading
Govt will not provide vehicles to MPs : Cabinet Spokesman
2025-02-05
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said that providing vehicles to Members of Parliament is not a priority under the currentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to sign amended debt restructuring agreement with Japan
2025-02-05
The Sri Lankan government will sign exchange papers and an amended agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to import coconut kernel products to address shortage
2025-02-05
The government has approved measures to import coconut kernel products and dried coconut pieces to support local industries and consumersContinue Reading
Opposition Leaders meet to discuss future political action
2025-02-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa chaired a key discussion today (Feb. 5) with opposition party leaders to discuss coordinating future politicalContinue Reading