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
India’s International Theatre Festival ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ in Colombo
2025-02-05
Marking its Silver Jubilee, Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the International Theatre Festival of India, will be organised in Colombo fromContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reports 5,459 Dengue cases, 02 deaths in 2025
2025-02-05
Sri Lanka has recorded 5,459 dengue cases as of February 4, 2025, according to the Health Ministry’s Disease Surveillance Unit,Continue Reading
Govt announces certified paddy prices
2025-02-05
The government has set new certified prices for paddy purchases by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB), Agriculture Minister K.D. LalContinue Reading
Parliament meal charges increased from today
2025-02-05
Starting today (Feb. 5), Members of Parliament must pay Rs. 2,000 for their daily meals, following a decision by theContinue Reading