South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Wednesday he would lift a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament which roundly rejected his attempt to ban political activity and censor the media. MORE..
4 Dec 2024 (10:02 AM)
Social activist Kelum Jayasumana who was arrested for sharing Mahaviru commemoration posts on social media has been granted bail. MORE..
4 Dec 2024 (12:11 PM)
The Attorney General (AG) has informed the Court of Appeal that the National Procurement Commission of Sri Lanka is conducting an investigation into the method in which the previous government has granted the tender related to purchasing 5 million electronic passports for the Department of Immigration and Emigration. MORE..
4 Dec 2024 (11:24 AM)
Bharat Subcontinental Agri Foundation (BSAF) is scheduled to organise South Asia Agri Forum - an event discussing the evolving scenario of pulses, grains, dry fruits, and spices in South Asia - from 15-16 January 2025 in Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (11:47 PM)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Sujith Sanjaya Perera has denied allegations of assault leveled against him by Jaffna District Independent MP Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan. MORE..
4 Dec 2024 (12:20 PM)
The Ministry of Defense has announced a new policy limiting the issuance of firearms for self-defence to only one per individual. MORE..
4 Dec 2024 (1:51 PM)