State Minister Sanath Nishantha passes away in tragic accident
2024-01-25
State Minister Sanath Nishantha (48) and his Personal Security Officer (PSO) have died following a collision on the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Controversial Online Safety Bill passed in Sri Lanka despite unconstitutional claims
2024-01-24
The Online Safety Bill was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with a majority MPs supporting the bill, despiteContinue Reading
Sajith says 11 of his questions unanswered by Govt, including state bank loan write-off
2024-01-24
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has slammed the Parliament proceedings, accusing the government of attempting to end the Parliamentary termContinue Reading
Beliatta murders : First arrest reported
2024-01-24
An individual has been arrested in connection to the incident of five people being shot dead in Beliatta on MondayContinue Reading
Mandatory TIN number : Major change expected
2024-01-24
The Ministry of Finance has taken measures to simplify the newly introduced Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
Jeevan issues clarification on ‘National Thai Pongal’ Festival
2024-01-24
Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman has issued a clarification over the recent ‘National Thai Pongal’Continue Reading
“Current Online Safety Bill unworkable” : Top tech giants respond to Minister
2024-01-23
Comments from Sri Lankan Minister in Parliament on Online Safety Bill : 23 January 2024 Jeff Paine, Managing Director, AsiaContinue Reading
Vehicle linked to Gampaha Temple killing found burned
2024-01-23
The Police have discovered the vehicle allegedly used in the murder of Venerable Kalapaluwawe Dhammarathana Thera (44) at a templeContinue Reading
GMOA strike suspended
2024-01-23
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has suspended its trade union action planned for tomorrow over the suspension of theContinue Reading
GMOA announces sudden indefinite strike from tomorrow
2024-01-23
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned of launching a trade union action tomorrow (Jan 24). Issuing a statement,Continue Reading
Beliatta five murders : Police provide more details
2024-01-23
Police investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of the Beliatta mass murder reported yesterday, especially if it is linkedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Economy, reserves & exchange rate : Update
2024-01-23
The Sri Lankan economy recorded an expansion in the third quarter of 2023, following six consecutive quarters of economic contraction,Continue Reading
CEB resignation threat : New directives from Minister
2024-01-22
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has issued fresh directives to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Management. Taking toContinue Reading
GCE O/L exam 2023/2024 : New update
2024-01-22
The Department of Examinations has announced the schedule for the accepting of applications for the 2023 (2024) GCE Ordinary LevelContinue Reading
Bus union against CCTV fine system
2024-01-22
The CCTV program initiated by the Sri Lanka Police to trace traffic offenders in Colombo is effective from today (JanContinue Reading
5 traveling in defender shot dead in Sri Lanka
2024-01-22
The leader of the “Ape Janabala party” Saman Perera is among the five individuals shot dead in Beliatta, theContinue Reading
“Let’s collectively defeat the government’s attempt to suppress democratic rights”
2024-01-21
Media Statement by Media, Civil Society and Trade Union Coalition Let’s collectively defeat the government’s attempt to suppress democratic rightsContinue Reading
Closing cash counters during strike : 66 CEB employees interdicted so far
2024-01-20
Nearly 66 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have been interdicted thus far over their involvement in a tokenContinue Reading