Luck favors NPP again in Local Council Tie
2025-06-17
A 17–17 deadlock in the Dehiowita Pradeshiya Sabha chairman vote ended in favour of the National People’s Power (NPP), withContinue Reading
Secret vote dispute halts Chairman Elections in 3 councils
2025-06-17
Chairman elections in the Sithavaka Pradeshiya Sabha, Sithavakapura Urban Council, and Mavathagama Pradeshiya Sabha were postponed today (17) following aContinue Reading
Special announcement to the Job Seekers in Israel.
2025-06-17
Special announcement to the Job Seekers in Israel. Population and Migration Authority (PIBA) of Israel has informed that Israel’s internationalContinue Reading
Navy support for Curbing Illegal Fishing discussed at Defence meeting
2025-06-17
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met today (17) in Parliament under the Chairmanship of the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,Continue 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
Sri Lankan Embassy temporarily relocated from Tehran
2025-06-17
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Iran has been temporarily relocated from Tehran due to the prevailing security situation, Foreign MinisterContinue Reading
Govt to develop Sri Lanka-specific Food Security Index
2025-06-17
The government has launched an initiative to develop a country-specific Food Security Index tailored to Sri Lanka’s unique needs, withContinue Reading
Colombo Mayor vote : Govt defends Commissioner
2025-06-17
The Government has denied allegations against Commissioner of the Department of Local Government of the Western Province claiming that sheContinue Reading
Draft Bill on Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to be amended
2025-06-17
The proposal to include more provisions in the existing Draft Bill on the establishment of the Aircraft Accident Investigation BureauContinue Reading
SJB forms Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-06-17
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has established power in the Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kegalle District. SJB candidate PuthulaContinue Reading
Govt to introduce special Fixed Deposits Scheme for elderly citizens
2025-06-17
The government has decided to implement a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the budget speechContinue Reading
Police recover 04 kilos of ICE from speeding car
2025-06-17
The Coastal Police have recovered over 04 kilos of ICE from a car that was pursued by Police officers onContinue Reading
Draft Bills to curb former Presidents’ perks, MP pensions
2025-06-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice to instruct the Legal Draftsmen toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s reform framework could help guide similar economies : IMF
2025-06-17
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed the government’s continued commitment to working closely with international partners as Sri Lanka forgesContinue Reading
Public urged not to fall victim to fake news on fuel shortage
2025-06-17
The Ministry of Energy has urged the public not to fall victim to fake news being circulated about a fuelContinue Reading
2011 Lord’s Chandimal Flashback: “I was arrogant, they were right”
2025-06-17
Angelo Mathews has opened up about a widely discussed moment from his early cricketing days – his decision toContinue Reading
From 2026 : New Curricula for Grades 1, 6 and 10 – O/L changes by 2029
2025-06-17
The new educational transformation initiative, scheduled to begin in 2026, will see its official guidelines released in August 2025, MinisterContinue Reading