South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate "shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces". MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (9:33 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)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the "Aswesuma" welfare benefits program while increasing the welfare benefit payments and extending the period of payments for certain vulnerable groups. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (5:12 PM)
The Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the report of the committee headed by former Supreme Court Justice K.T. Chitrasiri, which was appointed to review the allowances, perks and privileges provided to Members of Parliament, Ministers and former Presidents, is currently being studied. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (6:28 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlighted the proposal to establish a Clean Sri Lanka Fund and appoint a Presidential Task Force for its management. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (4:51 PM)
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy has led to the seizure of an Indian fishing boat and the apprehension of 18 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters. MORE..
3 Dec 2024 (8:23 PM)