Gnanasara thero sentenced to 4 years in prison for defamatory remarks against Islam

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero has been sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for defamatory comments made against the Islamic religion.



Sri Lankan soldier Nipuna Silva among latest victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict – Report says

At least five Sri Lankans have reportedly been killed so far while fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war, according to Al Jazeera. In the latest incident, Nipuna Silva, a Sri Lankan soldier who quit his army position to fight for Russia in Ukraine due to better pay, is believed to have been killed on the front line.



Emergency preparedness is imperative – State Defence Minister

“It is imperative to have a proper plan to face natural and other emergencies within the country and also to build capacity to assist other countries faced with such calamities,” said State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon during a visit to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Regiment at Mattegoda.



Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is on a state visit to China, called on President Xi Jinping today (March 27).



Four schoolboys drown while bathing in Ma Oya in Alawwa

Four schoolboys have reportedly drowned while bathing in the Ma Oya at the Walakumbura area in Alawwa, while another student has been rescued by residents in the area and hospitalized.



Namal Rajapaksa appointed SLPP National Organizer

MP Namal Rajapaksa has been unanimously elected as the national organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), replacing the previous national organizer, Basil Rajapaksa.



Windy Goonatillake wins Best Sensational Song Award for ‘Aiyo Sami’ song at 16th Edison Awards

Windy Goonatillake, who sings the Sri Lankan Tamil song ‘Aiyo Sami’, won the award for the Best Sensational Song of the Year 2023 at the 16th Edison Awards held in Chennai, South India.



Sri Lanka President inaugurates Largest Maternity Hospital in South Asia

The German-Sri Lanka Friendship Women’s Hospital in Karapitiya, Galle, was inaugurated by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (March 27).



One person killed in Police shooting in Narammala

A 28-year-old individual has reportedly died after the police opened fire on a group of robbers in Ranmuthugala, Narammala this morning (March 27).



Sri Lanka and China sign nine new agreements

The signing of nine new agreements between China and Sri Lanka took place on Tuesday (March 26) under the patronage of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.



M.H. Omar Liver Care Facility of Ragama Teaching Hospital inaugurated

The ‘M. H. Omar Liver Care Facility’ at the Centre for Liver Diseases in Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama was inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday (March 26).



Sahasya Investment Ltd to manage Expressways in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government has granted approval for the transfer of daily operations and management of the expressway network from the Road Development Authority (RDA) to Sahasya Investment Limited.



Sri Lanka Government proposes Rs. 5,000 increase in monthly basic salary

The Sri Lankan Government is going to amend the National Minimum Wage of Workers Act to increase the monthly basic salary and daily wage of workers.



T-56 firearm goes missing from Wilgamuwa Police Station

An investigation has been launched following the disappearance of a T-56 firearm of a police officer on duty at the guard room at the entrance to the Wilgamuwa police station in Matale.



Sri Lanka Government to provide 20kg of rice to low-income families

The Sri Lankan government has decided to distribute rice to as many as 2.8 million low-income families, as stated by Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.



No Elections postponements expected due to Electoral Amendments – Minister of Justice

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe assured that the election amendment bills presented to Parliament are not anticipated to result in any postponement of elections.