In his inaugural address to the newly-appointed Cabinet of Ministers, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake underscored the immense responsibility shouldered by the new government and emphasized the importance of using power with accountability, integrity, and respect for the public s trust. MORE..
18 Nov 2024 (1:59 PM)
The Sri Lankan Army says it has implemented quarantine measures for soldiers at the army camp in the Veditalativu area in Mannar, following a flu outbreak among a group of army personnel. MORE..
18 Nov 2024 (1:06 PM)
The Secretary General of Sri Lanka s Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, announced plans to introduce a special seating arrangement for the country s first-ever vision-impaired Member of Parliament, in order to meet his requirements. MORE..
18 Nov 2024 (3:08 PM)
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification declaring that former minister Ravi Karunanayake has been elected as a Member of Parliament through the National List of the New Democratic Front (NDF), which contested the general election under the Gas Cylinder symbol. MORE..
18 Nov 2024 (10:06 PM)
Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte has been further remanded until December 2, while his wife has been further remanded until November 22 after they were produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate s Court today (18). MORE..
18 Nov 2024 (1:29 PM)
The Sri Lanka Navy says that more than 46kg of heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 1,152 million was found inside a local multi-day fishing trawler intercepted during a special operation on the high seas about 110 nautical miles (200km) west of Sri Lanka. MORE..
18 Nov 2024 (11:43 PM)