K. M. Mahinda Siriwardena, who was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has re-assumed duties in his post today (20). MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (12:13 PM)
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the decision by the respondents including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to issue liquor licenses in violation of the Excise Act after the 2024 Presidential Election was announced. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (6:15 PM)
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ruhuna, Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena has categorically denied all allegations leveled against him and asserted that he will not resign from his position, despite mounting pressure and ongoing protests by academic and non-academic staff and the students unions. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (4:21 PM)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector. MORE..
19 Nov 2024 (11:22 PM)
Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (20). MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (11:37 AM)
Former Minister Harin Fernando, who was arrested this morning (20), has been released on bail, after being produced before the Badulla Magistrate s Court. MORE..
20 Nov 2024 (3:33 PM)