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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..
| March 26, 2025 9:59 am
“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..
Circular issued on public service salary revisions
Circular issued on public service salary revisions
The circular pertaining to the revision of salaries for the public sector employees has been issued in accordance with the 2025 Budget proposals. MORE..
TRCSL denies suspension of ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service
TRCSL denies suspension of ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has dismissed media reports claiming it has decided to suspend the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service, which has been planned to be implemented in the country. MORE..
Former State Minster Viyalendran arrested
Former State Minster Viyalendran arrested
Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
SJB will support proposal against Deshabandu - Sajith
SJB will support proposal against Deshabandu - Sajith
Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stated that his party will support any proposals brought against the suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE..
Minister Bimal elected chair of Sri Lanka-China Parliamentary Friendship Association
Minister Bimal elected chair of Sri Lanka-China Parliamentary Friendship Association
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament, Bimal Rathnayake, was elected as the Chair of the Sri Lanka-China Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament at the meeting held on March 21 under the chairmanship of Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne at the Parliament. MORE..
Suspected gunman in Nagalagam Street shooting arrested
Suspected gunman in Nagalagam Street shooting arrested
Police have arrested the suspected gunman in connection with shooting incident that occurred at Nagalagam Street in the Grandpass Police Division on March 17. MORE..
Man sentenced to 15 years RI over sexually abusing 9-year-old girl
Man sentenced to 15 years RI over sexually abusing 9-year-old girl
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a 59-year-old individual to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a nine-year-old underage girl. MORE..
Mihintale Chief Incumbent on state officials who are hindering govt’s work
Mihintale Chief Incumbent on state officials who are hindering govt’s work
The Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Dr. Walawahengunawewa Dhammarathana Thero, claims that a situation has arisen where the President’s advice and directives are not being carried out due to certain politically-affiliated groups from previous governments that are continuing to “haunt” the country’s state institutions. MORE..
| March 25, 2025 4:04 pm
White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist
White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist
Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S. attacked Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by The Atlantic. MORE..
Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere passes away
Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere passes away
Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95. MORE..
