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• Harshana to to Introduce Three New Bills to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Legal and...

  The government is set to introduce three significant Bills in Parliament during the first quarter of this year, aimed at recovering stolen assets, combating... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2024

• Kelum Jayasumana Granted Bail

  Kelum Jayasumana, a social activist, has been granted bail following his arrest for sharing posts on social media related to Mahaviru commemorations. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2024

• Court Informed of National Procurement Commission’s Inquiry into E-passport...

  The Attorney General (AG) has notified the Court of Appeal that the National Procurement Commission of Sri Lanka is investigating the procedure followed by the... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2024

• Sri Palee Campus of University of Colombo, Gazetted as Faculty of Mass Media

  A gazette notice has been issued making Sri Palee Campus of the University of Colombo as the Faculty of Journalism by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2024

• Mysterious Ancient Humans with Oversised Brains Discovered

  A groundbreaking discovery in the field of paleoanthropology has shed light on a new human species called Homo juluensis, with distinctively large skulls. Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2024

• Lohan Ratwatte and Wife Remanded Further Until December 6

  The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (02) ordered the continued remand of former Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife, Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, until December 6. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Protest by Development Officers Outside Education Ministry Results in Injuries...

  Two Development Officers associated with the Teachers’ Service were injured, and four others were detained by the police during a protest outside the Education... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Supreme Court Justice Murdu Fernando Takes Oath as the Sri Lanka’s 48th Chief...

  

  Supreme Court Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• No State Bungalows for Ministers, Duty-Free Permits, Or Pensions for MPs

  The government has identified 344 luxury vehicles previously used by former ministers and presidents, which are set to be auctioned or repurposed. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Relief for Fishermen and Infrastructure Repairs Following Severe Weather

  Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage announced plans to provide urgent assistance to fishermen heavily impacted by recent severe weather conditions. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Upcountry Railway Services Are Back on Track

  The Railway Department of Sri Lanka states that the train running on the upcountry route has been restored. Due to a landslide in the Uduwara area, the train... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• LG Election Announcement Delayed Until After A/L Exams

  The announcement for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections is expected to be made after the conclusion of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• President Biden Grants Official Pardon to Son Hunter Biden

  US President Joe Biden has issued a full pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing in two criminal cases. In a statement, President Biden... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• MPs and Ministers Decline Luxury Vehicles Due to Low Fuel Efficiency: Speaker

  Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala revealed yesterday that a significant number of luxury vehicles remain unused, as most Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers are... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Robust Inflows to Current Account Strengthens External Sector in October

  

  For first time, govt securities market records net monthly inflow of USD 39 Mn Merchandise trade account deficit narrows to USD 544 Mn Sri Lanka’s external... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Donald Trump Selects Indian Origin Kash Patel to Head FBI

  

  U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former aide Kash Patel as his nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an agency Patel has... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Conducts Special Raids for Festive Season

  The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a series of targeted inspections to safeguard consumer interests throughout the festive season. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Vehicle Imports Likely to Resume in February 2025: Importers’ Association

  The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka has expressed optimism that vehicle imports will resume in February next year. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• World AIDS Day 2024 Observed with the Theme “Take the Rights Path: My Health,...

  World AIDS Day 2024 is commemorated today (December 1) under the theme “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!” The World Health Organization (WHO)... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Finance Ministry Revises Special Commodity Levy on Big Onions

  The Ministry of Finance has announced adjustments to the Special Commodity Levy on big onions, effective from December 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024