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Colombo HC postpones ‘Sathosa’ case against Johnston Fernando
Colombo HC postpones ‘Sathosa’ case against Johnston Fernando
The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others was taken up for hearing once again before the Colombo High Court today (26). MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda calls on govt. to stand by war heroes over UK’s sanctions
Ex-President Mahinda calls on govt. to stand by war heroes over UK’s sanctions
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has categorically denied the UK government’s allegations of widespread human rights violations during Sri Lanka’s military operations against the LTTE and called on the incumbent government to resolutely stand by and defend former armed forces personnel...MORE..
Cause of SLAF aircraft crash yet to be determined – Cabinet Spokesperson
Cause of SLAF aircraft crash yet to be determined – Cabinet Spokesperson
The cause of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) training aircraft crash in the Wariyapola area has not yet been determined, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
20 Sri Lankan prisoners repatriated from Kuwait
20 Sri Lankan prisoners repatriated from Kuwait
Twenty Sri Lankan prisoners held at Kuwait’s Central Jail have been repatriated to Sri Lanka this afternoon (26) under the Kuwait-Sri Lanka Prisoner Exchange Agreement. They arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport aboard a special Kuwaiti Air Force flight. MORE..
Four suspects surrender over nightclub brawl involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa
Four suspects surrender over nightclub brawl involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa
Four suspects have surrendered to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) regarding a brawl that took place in front of a nightclub at Union Place, Colombo, on Saturday (22) night. MORE..
Iraj Weeraratne arrives at CID
Iraj Weeraratne arrives at CID
Popular Sri Lankan rapper and singer Iraj Weeraratne arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (26) to provide a statement, following a summon issued by the CID, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Sri Lankan govt. to announce stance on UK sanctions against war heroes today
Sri Lankan govt. to announce stance on UK sanctions against war heroes today
The Sri Lankan government will announce its official position on the United Kingdom’s sanctions against three former military chiefs and a former minister this afternoon (March 26), according to Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
MPs’ motion to oust IGP Deshabandu added to Parliament’s Order Book
MPs’ motion to oust IGP Deshabandu added to Parliament’s Order Book
The proposal submitted by ruling party MPs seeking the removal of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon from office has been included in the relevant supplement to the Order Book of Parliament. MORE..
India’s Supreme Court to hear case against ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka
India’s Supreme Court to hear case against ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) allowed DMK leader T.R. Baalu to replace former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, who passed away in 2018, as petitioner in over a decade-old challenge against agreements entered into between India and Sri Lanka to “cede” Katchatheevu to the island nation. MORE..
Application deadline for 2025 Daham Pasal Guru (Teacher) exam extended
Application deadline for 2025 Daham Pasal Guru (Teacher) exam extended
The deadline for applications to the 2025 Daham Pasal Guru (Teacher) Certificate Examination has been extended until March 31, the Department of Buddhist Affairs said in a statement. MORE..
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra sails through no-confidence vote in parliament
Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra sails through no-confidence vote in parliament
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra breezed through a no-confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday in the first test of her premiership, emerging unscathed from a two-day opposition onslaught to reaffirm the stability of her coalition. MORE..
Govt employees to receive revised salaries from April
Govt employees to receive revised salaries from April
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the payment of salaries according to revised salary scales for government employees, effective from April 1, 2025. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economy still in critical care, govt’s role crucial – Ranil
Sri Lanka’s economy still in critical care, govt’s role crucial – Ranil
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that it is the incumbent government’s responsibility to ensure that Sri Lanka fully recovers from the economic crisis. MORE..
Govt. decides to recommence CWE’s commercial operations
Govt. decides to recommence CWE’s commercial operations
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to cancel the liquidation of the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), to rejuvenate it and recommence commercial operations. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines’ ownership should remain local, despite growing foreign interest: CEO
SriLankan Airlines’ ownership should remain local, despite growing foreign interest: CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Richard Nuttall states that as Sri Lanka’s economy recovers and tourism returns, SriLankan Airlines is benefiting from an operationally profitable period, marking three years of consistent performance. MORE..
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“Gender inequality is not a women’s issue, but a societal issue” - PM Harini
“Gender inequality is not a women’s issue, but a societal issue” - PM Harini
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that gender inequality is not just a women’s issue, but a societal challenge requiring policy changes, education, and attitudinal transformation. MORE..
World’s longest-serving death row prisoner awarded $1.4 million after acquittal
World’s longest-serving death row prisoner awarded $1.4 million after acquittal
A Japanese man who spent more than 40 years on death row until he was acquitted last year has been awarded $1.4 million in compensation, a court said on Tuesday – roughly $85 for each day he was wrongfully convicted. MORE..
Gazette issued on maximum retail pricing mechanism for medicines
Gazette issued on maximum retail pricing mechanism for medicines
A Gazette notification has been issued for the implementation of a maximum retail pricing mechanism for medicinal drugs. MORE..
Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged amid economic recovery
Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged amid economic recovery
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00%, citing confidence in the current monetary stance to guide inflation towards its 5% target while supporting economic growth. MORE..
Buddhist monk found brutally murdered in Eppawala
Buddhist monk found brutally murdered in Eppawala
A 69-year-old Buddhist monk has been found brutally murdered at a monastery in Kiralogama, within the Eppawala Police Division. MORE..
Water cut for several areas in Gampaha District tomorrow
Water cut for several areas in Gampaha District tomorrow
An eight-and-a-half-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Gampaha District on Thursday (March 27), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE..
Death toll in South Korea wildfires rises to 16
Death toll in South Korea wildfires rises to 16
At least 16 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across South Korea’s southeastern region. MORE..
Can an IGP be removed?: Legal process in Sri Lanka
Can an IGP be removed?: Legal process in Sri Lanka
Human rights activist, professor, and lawyer Prathibha Mahanamahewa emphasized the need for an investigation committee to review the proposal seeking the removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is currently in remand custody and suspended from his duties. MORE..
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Northwestern provinces after 2.00 p.m. today (26). MORE..
US says Russia and Ukraine agree on safety of shipping in Black Sea
US says Russia and Ukraine agree on safety of shipping in Black Sea
The United States said on Tuesday it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the two countries on each other’s energy facilities. MORE..
