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New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army appointed
New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army appointed
Major General Rohitha Aluvihare of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective from 20 June 2024, by the Commander of the Army. MORE..
President Ranil and FM Jaishankar jointly unveil key India-funded projects in Sri Lanka
President Ranil and FM Jaishankar jointly unveil key India-funded projects in Sri Lanka
Three milestones in Indo-Sri Lanka relations were achieved during the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
Canada lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group
Canada lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group
Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, after years of pressure from opposition legislators and some members of the Iranian diaspora. MORE..
World Bank announces new Country Director for Sri Lanka
World Bank announces new Country Director for Sri Lanka
The World Bank has announced Mr. David Sislen as the World Bank’s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, effective from July 01, 2024. MORE..
Indian Foreign Minister calls on President Ranil
Indian Foreign Minister calls on President Ranil
The visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House a short while ago. MORE..
President’s comments threaten entire judicial system and rule of law – BASL
President’s comments threaten entire judicial system and rule of law – BASL
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to upholding the Rule of Law and safeguarding the independence of the judiciary, while addressing recent remarks made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on the ‘Gender Equality Bill’. MORE..
Transparency and int’l cooperation key to debt management - Semasinghe
Transparency and int’l cooperation key to debt management - Semasinghe
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe states that Sri Lanka’s experience demonstrates that effective debt management is not just about managing numbers but also about building robust institutions and capacities. MORE..
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit, a short while ago. MORE..
Prison officers warned against engaging in trade union action
Prison officers warned against engaging in trade union action
The Prisons Department has warned that strict disciplinary measures will be taken against officers who engage in trade union actions. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM urges Centre for release of fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Tamil Nadu CM urges Centre for release of fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has made an earnest appeal to the central government of India, urging them to negotiate with Sri Lanka for the release of Indian fishermen and their impounded boats. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the country
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the country
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowrs will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka urged to safeguard judicial independence and transparency of legal institutions
Sri Lanka urged to safeguard judicial independence and transparency of legal institutions
The Core Group on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) today urged the government to ensure that transitional justice mechanisms are independent, inclusive, impartial, transparent, and that they meet the expectations of affected communities. MORE..
President says goal is to create a better future for children within next 5-10 years
President says goal is to create a better future for children within next 5-10 years
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that a better country will be created for the children of Sri Lanka within the next 5-10 years. MORE..
Indian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow
Indian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is scheduled to pay an official visit to Sri Lanka on Thursday (20 June). MORE..
At least 550 pilgrims die from extreme heat during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
At least 550 pilgrims die from extreme heat during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
Diplomats on Wednesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year. MORE..
Karuna Amman to back Ranil at presidential poll
Karuna Amman to back Ranil at presidential poll
Leader of the Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF), former MP Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Karuna Amman’, says that both he and his party will support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE...
| June 19, 2024 6:01 pm
Nimal Siripala elected Chairman of SLFP
Nimal Siripala elected Chairman of SLFP
Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today unanimously elected Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva as the party’s Chairman and Duminda Dissanayake as the SLFP General Secretary. MORE..
Bribery Commission launches probe into another complaint against Keheliya
Bribery Commission launches probe into another complaint against Keheliya
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says that it has initiated an investigation following a complaint received against former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, who is currently in remand custody. MORE..
Court refuses interim order against SLFP’s ExCo meeting
Court refuses interim order against SLFP’s ExCo meeting
The Colombo District Court has refused to grant an interim order preventing the SLFP Executive Committee chaired by the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Nimal Siripala de Silva from holding a meeting this afternoon (19). MORE..
Several students injured as school bus collides head-on with private bus
Several students injured as school bus collides head-on with private bus
Around 20 school children have reportedly been wounded and hospitalised following a head-on collision involving a “Sisu Seriya” school bus and a private bus at Ranala in Kaduwela. MORE..
Committee report on CBSL salary hikes submitted to COPF
Committee report on CBSL salary hikes submitted to COPF
The report of the committee appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to review the salary increase of officials in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has been handed over to the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). MORE..
Eight petitions challenging IGP’s appointment fixed for consideration
Eight petitions challenging IGP’s appointment fixed for consideration
The Supreme Court today ordered for the fundamental rights (FR) petitions filed against the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to be taken up for consideration on July 08, 2024. MORE..
President Ranil reveals plans to boost Sri Lanka’s industrial sector
President Ranil reveals plans to boost Sri Lanka’s industrial sector
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced forthcoming negotiations with creditor countries and also revealed plans to boost Sri Lanka’s industrial sector. MORE..
Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara released from case
Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara released from case
Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya and the owner of the ‘SL VLOG’ YouTube channel Bruno Divakara have been released by the Fort Magistrate’s Court from the case filed against them for allegedly making controversial statements on Buddhism.
Over 7,700kg of electronic waste collected from 11 districts
Over 7,700kg of electronic waste collected from 11 districts
The Central Environment Authority (CEA) says that the electronic waste collection initiatives conducted in 11 districts have led to the collection of more than 7,700 kg of electronic waste. MORE..
