UN Rights Chief Volker Türk arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-06-23
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk arrived in Sri Lanka, marking the first visit by aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka approves FAO research vessel visit
2025-06-23
Sri Lanka has granted clearance for a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) research vessel to operate in its waters fromContinue Reading
Who is Harshana Suriyapperuma, Sri Lanka’s new Finance Secretary?
2025-06-23
Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, former National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, has been appointedContinue Reading
COPA uncovers Rs. 1.17 Bn overspending in NCP road projects
2025-06-20
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) revealed that the North Central Provincial Council spent Rs. 1.17 billion in excess ofContinue Reading
German lab confirms toxic water sold as medicine in Rs. 144 Mn scam
2025-06-19
The Attorney General’s Department informed court that a WHO-accredited German laboratory found dangerous bacterial-contaminated water in a stock of HumanContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 19
2025-06-19
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
What are the charges against the Keheliya family?
2025-06-19
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today arrested two daughters and the son-in-law of former ministerContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to boost innovation R&D funding : PM Harini
2025-06-19
Sri Lanka will increase funding for research and development and invest strategically in higher education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini AmarasuriyaContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 18, 2025
2025-06-18
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
“Got late to Parliament due to accident” Ajith Perera on missing key session
2025-06-18
MP Ajith P. Perera said he was unable to attend Parliament on time to initiate the adjournment debate on theContinue Reading
Two journalists to be questioned over article on Ishara Sewwandi
2025-06-18
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali has ordered two journalists to provide statements to the Colombo Crimes Division. The order wasContinue Reading
Ranil in Russia : G7 communiqué justifying Israel should be rejected
2025-06-18
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has criticized the recent G7 communiqué justifying Israel’s attack on Iran as self-defence, asserting the strikeContinue Reading
President honours outgoing Treasury Secretary for role in recovery
2025-06-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake praised outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana for his service, highlighting his role in stabilizing the economyContinue Reading
12 recommendations from CPA ahead of UN Rights Chief’s visit to Sri Lanka
2025-06-18
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has issued a set of recommendations ahead of the official visit to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Angelo Mathews Interview : 14 questions on career, legacy & life beyond cricket
2025-06-18
1. Who do you believe has stood behind your success? There are many people to thank for my success. IContinue Reading
Tilvin led JVP delegation meets Chinese FM in Beijing
2025-06-18
A delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, has met with Chinese Foreign MinisterContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 17
2025-06-17
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Health Minister blames opposition for fuelling fear over medicine shortages
2025-06-17
Health Minister blames opposition for fuelling fear over medicine shortages Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa acknowledged potential fluctuations in the supplyContinue Reading