Vehicle imports : President gives major assurance
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed that vehicle imports will continue without disruption and no tax hikes are planned. “There’sContinue Reading
WATCH : President makes special statement on Economy
2025-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament to make a special statement on the country’s economy.
22% of schoolchildren feel lonely, survey reveals
2025-08-07
The Ministry of Health reports that schoolchildren are currently experiencing certain forms of psychological distress due to various societal factors.Continue Reading
President approves letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from IGP post
2025-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP). Continue Reading
“Chichi’s rocket” : PM presents BOI data
2025-08-06
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya provided a detailed account in Parliament on the Supreme SAT satellite project, following a question raisedContinue Reading
“I applied for Govt scholarship and got Rs 500,000” Harshana responds
2025-08-06
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harshana Rajakaruna, speaking in Parliament, defended the receipt of a government scholarship, stating that he qualifiedContinue Reading
WhatsApp removes 6.8 million accounts: Here’s why
2025-08-06
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts linked to scams in the first half of 2025, parent company Meta announced, asContinue Reading
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrested
2025-08-06
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa has been arrested by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
GMOA threatens islandwide strike over transfer issues
2025-08-06
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to launch an islandwide strike if its demands, including issues relatedContinue Reading
BYD detention taken to Court : Key updates
2025-08-05
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday said it will reconvene on August 7 to further review a petition filed seekingContinue Reading
Deshabandu Tennakoon removed from post of IGP in Parliament vote
2025-08-05
Deshabandu Tennakoon has been removed from the Post of Inspector General of Police (IGP), becoming the first sitting police chiefContinue Reading
Minister addresses BYD vehicles held at Customs
2025-08-05
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha addressed concerns surrounding a large consignment of BYD electricContinue Reading
Cabinet approves reduction in MPs’ insurance cover to Rs. 250,000
2025-08-05
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the annual group insurance coverage for Members of Parliament from Rs. 1Continue Reading
Underworld not linked to national security – Defence Ministry Secretary
2025-08-05
The Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, says that currently there is no threat to national security.Continue Reading
Online betting : 11 Indians arrested in Thalangama
2025-08-05
Thalangama Police have arrested 11 Indian nationals — including three women — for allegedly engaging in online gambling activities relatedContinue Reading
US President Donald Trump Threatens India again
2025-08-04
US President Donald Trump has threatened India yet again over its purchase of Russian oil, saying he will substantially raiseContinue Reading
“City of Dreams Casino targeting foreigners not locals” Deputy Min
2025-08-04
Deputy Tourism Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe has clarified that the government is not promoting casinos for local patrons, stressing thatContinue Reading
World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
2025-08-04
India beat England by six runs to win fifth Test and level series at 2-2