The Election Commission will be empowered to announce the presidential election date after midnight yesterday (16), and the date will be announced before the … [Read more...]
Five-Judge Bench Makes Historic Decision Rejecting Judges’ Income Tax Exemption Petitions
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court has dismissed several petitions that requested a declaration stating judges should be exempt from paying income tax on … [Read more...]
Former NTC Chairman Renuka Perera Remanded
Former Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Renuka Perera, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission over corruption allegations involving the … [Read more...]
Case Against Karannagoda and Yoshitha Called for Pre-Trial Conference
The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa, alleging corruption over sending Yoshitha … [Read more...]
16-Year-Old Athlete to Carry Sri Lankan Flag at Asian Games in Japan
Sixteen-year-old Nuyara Fernando has been selected to carry the Sri Lankan national flag at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, set to begin in … [Read more...]
Namal Rajapaksa Pushed Into Extreme Helplessness
The plight of Namal Rajapaksa, who has been pushed into extreme helplessness following the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) rally in Anuradhapura, was clearly … [Read more...]
Construction Begins for New Four-Storey Medical Ward Complex at Mullaitivu District General Hospital Under President’s Patronage
The construction of a new four-storey medical ward complex at the Mullaitivu District General Hospital commenced yesterday afternoon (16) under the patronage of … [Read more...]
Energy Revolution Launched to Shift Sri Lanka Towards Renewable Power
Sri Lanka has launched a series of revolutionary measures to shift its electricity generation—currently heavily reliant on fossil fuels, including coal—towards … [Read more...]
Project Discussed for a Decade Has Finally Become a Reality: Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra emphasized that while the Trincomalee District faced numerous health service … [Read more...]
Former NTC Chairman Renuka Perera Arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Renuka Perera, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery … [Read more...]
Lawyer’s Defence of Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s Siriliya Saviya Fraud Echoes ‘Daisy Achchi’ Fable
Manoj Gamage, a lawyer representing the Rajapaksa family, has attempted to clarify financial irregularities associated with the 'Siriliya Saviya' organization … [Read more...]
Construction Begins for New Cardiology Unit at Trincomalee District General Hospital Under President’s Patronage
The construction of a new Cardiology Unit at the Trincomalee District General Hospital commenced yesterday morning (16) under the patronage of President Anura … [Read more...]
Injuries and Accidents Have Been Primary Cause of Hospitalization in Sri Lanka for Decades – Specialist Dr. Anil Jasinghe
Specialist Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Media, highlighted that injuries and accidents have been the leading cause of … [Read more...]
Warrants Issued to Arrest Aravinda and Wife Who Bailed Out Kapila Chandrasena’s Wife
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (16) ordered the immediate arrest and production before court of former cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his … [Read more...]
Indian High Commissioner Commends President Anura’s Commitment to Developing Northern Province and Entire Country
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha emphasized that he appreciates the commitment shown by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake toward developing all provinces … [Read more...]
Main Suspect in Kurunduwatte Land Fraud Arrested
The main suspect involved in forging a fake deed for a valuable 79.71-perch plot of land on Barnes Place, Colombo 07, and selling it to a prominent company for … [Read more...]
Construction Begins for Emergency and Trauma Unit at Mannar District General Hospital Under President’s Patronage
The construction of the Emergency and Trauma Unit at the Mannar District General Hospital commenced this morning (16) under the patronage of President Anura … [Read more...]
Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Over Airbus Case
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered today (16) that Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was produced before court as the main suspect over the … [Read more...]
Only the Weak Go Missing or Flee From Issues, Says Ven. Gnanasara Thero After Period of Invisibility
Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization who had been unaccounted for in recent days, stated that only … [Read more...]
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Leaves the Country
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left for Singapore from Katunayake Airport early this morning (16). She was accompanied by … [Read more...]
International Conference on AI’s Impact on Transport Sector Begins Under Leadership of Deputy Minister Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku
The international conference on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the transport sector—jointly organized by the International Transport Workers’ … [Read more...]