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)
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)
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)
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 Department of Meteorology says that several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces today (04). MORE..
4 Dec 2024 (9:51 AM)