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Colombo HC mulls action over online comments against judge in Rajapaksa’s Krrish case
Colombo HC mulls action over online comments against judge in Rajapaksa’s Krrish case
The Colombo High Court Registrar has reported to the court regarding two posts posted on social media against Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne, who is hearing the money laundering case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project. MORE..
Showers above 75mm expected in parts of the island
Showers above 75mm expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts today (26). MORE..
President instructs Ministry Secretaries to use allocated funds efficiently within limited financial framework
President instructs Ministry Secretaries to use allocated funds efficiently within limited financial framework
Despite the constraints of a limited financial framework, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that it is the duty of government officials to allocate and utilize the funds efficiently and equitably, in accordance with the development priorities and the needs of the people as outlined in the recent budget. MORE..
Cabinet endorses PDPA amendments to strengthen stakeholder alignment and regulatory capacity
Cabinet endorses PDPA amendments to strengthen stakeholder alignment and regulatory capacity
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) that would enable a change to the date of operation of the enforcement provisions in the Act amongst other changes. MORE..
Sri Lanka aims to make domestic mechanisms credible within constitutional framework: FM to UNHRC
Sri Lanka aims to make domestic mechanisms credible within constitutional framework: FM to UNHRC
The Government says it is firmly and sincerely committed to working towards a unified Sri Lanka that respects and celebrates the diversity of its people with no division or discrimination based on race, religion, class and caste. MORE..
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Sri Lanka and Maldives in talks to launch unified tourism program
Sri Lanka and Maldives in talks to launch unified tourism program
The government is contemplating the implementation of a collaborative tourism initiative between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2025 passed in Parliament
Second Reading of Appropriation Bill 2025 passed in Parliament
The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 was passed in the Parliament today (25) by a majority of 109 votes. MORE..
Ex-Congress MP sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
Ex-Congress MP sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
A Delhi court on Tuesday (February 25) awarded life imprisonment to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India. MORE..
Only SLBFE authorized to provide E-8 visa employment opportunities in S. Korea
Only SLBFE authorized to provide E-8 visa employment opportunities in S. Korea
While Cabinet approval has been granted to offer foreign employment opportunities in South Korea under the E-8 visa category, these opportunities will be managed exclusively by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), says its Chairman, Kosala Wickramasinghe. MORE..
President meets senior Army officials, discusses security situation
President meets senior Army officials, discusses security situation
A discussion on Sri Lanka’s current security situation was held today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Chemical leak reported at Moratuwa University lab
Chemical leak reported at Moratuwa University lab
A chemical leak has been reported at a laboratory of the University of Moratuwa. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Mother and brother of female accomplice questioned under detention orders
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Mother and brother of female accomplice questioned under detention orders
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that the mother and brother of the fugitive female accomplice involved in the assassination of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” are being held and questioned under detention orders. MORE..
Teacher-principal salaries elevated to within top 10 grades – PM
Teacher-principal salaries elevated to within top 10 grades – PM
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, says that the salaries of school principals and teachers have been brought to within the top 10 salary grades. MORE..
Sri Lanka to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka to establish Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has given the go ahead to proceed with the drafting of a bill related to the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority. MORE..
Indonesia to support “Clean Sri Lanka” program – Ambassador assures
Indonesia to support “Clean Sri Lanka” program – Ambassador assures
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dewi Gustina Tobing, took place today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
EC to convene on Thursday to decide on LG Polls date
EC to convene on Thursday to decide on LG Polls date
The Election Commission is scheduled to convene this Thursday (27) for a meeting while it is reported that a decision regarding the date of the Local Government (LG) Elections is expected to be made during this meeting. MORE..
Over 7,000 affected by drinking water shortage due to dry weather
Over 7,000 affected by drinking water shortage due to dry weather
More than 7,000 people across several districts have been severely impacted by a drinking water shortage caused by the prevailing dry weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
BASL alarmed over extrajudicial killings, calls for impartial inquiry
BASL alarmed over extrajudicial killings, calls for impartial inquiry
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over the recent spate of incidents related to the killings of suspects in custody of law enforcement authorities and inside a courtroom, which they claim pose a serious threat to the rule of law. MORE..
Tamil schools in Uva and S’gamuwa provinces closed on Thursday
Tamil schools in Uva and S’gamuwa provinces closed on Thursday
All government Tamil medium schools in Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces will remain closed on February 27 (Thursday), according to the Provincial Education Secretaries. MORE..
Four inmates escape from Kandakadu rehabilitation centre
Four inmates escape from Kandakadu rehabilitation centre
A total of four inmates have reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa. MORE..
Govt to cover budget deficit through domestic and foreign loans – NPP MP
Govt to cover budget deficit through domestic and foreign loans – NPP MP
National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Sarath Kumara states that the government aims to cover the budget deficit in the 2025 Budget, through domestic and foreign loans. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister to address UNHRC in Geneva today
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister to address UNHRC in Geneva today
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to address the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland today (25).
‘Pethi Ranga’ arrested in Kalutara with ‘Ice’ and ecstasy pills
‘Pethi Ranga’ arrested in Kalutara with ‘Ice’ and ecstasy pills
Drug dealer Jambuwage Maduranga Silva alias “Pethi Ranga,” who was involved in the distribution of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) and ecstasy pills in Kalutara and several surrounding areas, has been arrested. MORE..
Female accomplice in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder has not fled country - Police
Female accomplice in ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder has not fled country - Police
Sri Lanka Police says that the fugitive female accomplice involved in the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, has not fled the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka continues its upward trajectory in the Global Soft Power Index 2025
Sri Lanka continues its upward trajectory in the Global Soft Power Index 2025
Sri Lanka rose one spot to rank 97th globally among 193 nations, with a score of 33.6 out of 100 in the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2025, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. MORE..
