‘Aragalaya’ activists launch new political alliance
2024-06-19
A new political movement called the ‘Peoples Struggle Alliance’ has been launched in anticipation of the next election in SriContinue Reading
President apologizes for COVID-19 cremation policy, announces new burial rights Bill
2024-06-19
President Ranil Wickremesinghe apologised for the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to enforce cremations during the Covid-19 pandemic. The President addressingContinue Reading
President’s proposal to extend term of Attorney General rejected
2024-06-18
The Constitutional Council has rejected the President’s proposal to extend the term of office of Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam (PC).Continue Reading
President briefs Parliament on proposed Imputed Rental Income tax
2024-06-18
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the proposed wealth tax has been redefined as the Imputed Rental Income tax to resolve ConstitutionalContinue Reading
Govt hopeful to release group of Lankans held captive in Myanmar soon
2024-06-17
The government is hopeful of releasing soon another group of Sri Lankans who were trafficked for forced criminal activities inContinue Reading
President says unfair to arrest & fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sites
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized that it is unfair to arrest and fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sitesContinue Reading
Education Reforms : Classroom work to count for 30% of Grade 5 scholarship exam marks
2024-06-17
Announcing several reforms in the local school curriculum, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that 30% of the marks of theContinue Reading
T20 World Cup: 7 questions to Angelo Mathews
2024-06-16
Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka player) pre-match Press Conference – 15th June 2024 [Reporter:] It’s been a tough campaign for youContinue Reading
New Draft Constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket presented to the President
2024-06-15
The new draft constitution for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat todayContinue Reading
Foreign Ministry urged to address war crimes report by Geneva external mechanism
2024-06-14
A recent report by the external mechanism established in Geneva to collect evidence against soldiers and political leaders accused ofContinue Reading
“There is sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to progress” – IMF
2024-06-14
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Sri Lanka’s economy is still vulnerable and the path to debt sustainability remainsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Friday
2024-06-14
Weather forecast for today: Several showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and the Galle and MataraContinue Reading
2,500 new teachers for national schools by July 3 : Education Minister
2024-06-13
Minister of Education Susil Premjayantha has announced that 2,500 new teacher appointments for national schools are scheduled for July 3,Continue Reading
Govt in talks with three potential investors : SriLankan Airlines CEO
2024-06-13
The Sri Lankan Government has shortlisted potential investors for SriLankan airlines from the initial six companies who expressed interest, accordingContinue Reading
IMF to release third tranche of USD 336mn under the SL bailout program
2024-06-13
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the second review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF)Continue Reading
IMF approves second review of Sri Lanka programme : Foreign Minister
2024-06-12
The International Monetary Fund has approved the second review of its Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister AliContinue Reading
Indian PM’s visit expected to address Indo-Lanka fishing dispute : Fisheries Minister
2024-06-12
The upcoming visit of the Indian Prime Minister and the Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs to Sri Lanka will provideContinue Reading
Election crucial for nation’s future, not personal wins : President
2024-06-12
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the forthcoming presidential election will be pivotal for the country’s future, rather than just aContinue Reading