The National People's Power has issued a statement to the media expressing its condolences on the sudden deaths of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
Former state minister Diana Gamage granted bail
Former State Minister Diana Gamage has been released on bail after appearing before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court over allegedly obtaining a passport by … [Read more...]
Adverse weather: More than 33,000 people in 10 districts affected
More than 33,000 people in ten districts have been affected due to adverse weather conditions around the country, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Assistant … [Read more...]
Man shot dead in Kalutara
An individual was shot dead by two unidentified men who arrived on a motorcycle at Katukurunda in Kalutara. Police said the victim was shot at with a T-56 … [Read more...]
Diana absconding – missing from home
CID officials have revealed before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage that Diana Gamage, who was deprived of her position as a member of parliament and … [Read more...]
Anura ready for debate on June 06
NPP leader Anura Dissanayake has given June 06 for the proposed debate between him and the leader of Samagi Jathika Janabalawegaya Sajith PremadasaAccordingly, … [Read more...]
Court prevents Wijedasa functioning as SLFP Chairman
The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe PC and Attorney-at-Law Keerthi Udawatta from functioning as … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s political paradox: Prioritising privileges over public interest
In the bustling chambers of Sri Lanka’s Parliament, a disheartening spectacle unfolds with disturbing regularity – elected officials engaged not in constructive … [Read more...]
BOI Unions Alliance Opposes Economic Transformation Act
The Sri Lanka Board of Investment Joint Trade Union Alliance says that the proposed Economic Transformation Act will cause a crisis in the entire investment … [Read more...]
Iran’s president, foreign minister and others killed in helicopter accident
Iran's Foreign Ministry said in an official announcement that Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdulrahman and several other … [Read more...]
Total of 10,299 people affected, two injured due to rain, drought
A total of 10,299 people from 3,518 families have been affected, while two have been injured due to the prevailing weather conditions, Disaster Management … [Read more...]
Iran helicopter crash: President Ebrahim Raisi dies
The semi-official news agency reports that the Iranian president, foreign minister and other occupants of the helicopter, including East Azerbaijan Province … [Read more...]
Who’ll get ministerial posts? SJB seniors question Sajith
It is reported that the leaders of the Samagi Jana Balawega have discussed sharing cabinet ministerial positions in a future government.A group of party seniors … [Read more...]
Helicopter Iranian President was travelling in an accident… President, Foreign Minister missing…
A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has been involved in an accident, state media … [Read more...]
Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Crashes
Iran's army chief of staff has ordered the utilisation of all its resources to help in the search and rescue operations related to Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter … [Read more...]
Retired community also rallies with ‘Malimawa’
The Retired National Conference, which will support a national renaissance and win the aspirations of the retired community, was held today (19) at Maharagama … [Read more...]
Businessman arrested for assaulting Iranian Ambassador in Colombo
Police have arrested a 33-year-old youth who had allegedly assaulted the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh, during an … [Read more...]
BOI concerned over proposed Economic Transformation Act
The Sri Lanka All Union Alliance of the Board of Investment (BOI) has issued a stark warning against the proposed Economic Transformation Act, set to be … [Read more...]
Landslide warnings for seven districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for seven districts due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. The warnings have … [Read more...]
Presidential Election on Oct. 05 or 12, Nominations after July 17…
The Sunday Times reports that the Election Commission has examined the possible dates for holding the elections and has considered Saturdays, October 5 or 12, … [Read more...]