Category: Local News

Remembering the 117th death anniversary of Buddhist revivalist, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne paid floral tributes to the statue of the late Colonel Olcott opposite the Fort Railway Station, Colombo on Saturday (February 17).

Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane and U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth Allen held a discussion at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 17, 2024.

Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera passed away this morning (February 17) at the age of 83.

The U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Liz Allen (Elizabeth M. Allen), is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka, India, and Jordan next week.

Water supply for several areas of Colombo will be suspended this evening (February 17) for 16 hours, the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

A tense situation broke out in front of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) in Colombo This evening (February 16) when the minor staff of the hospital started a demonstration against the Deputy Director of the hospital, Dr. Rukshan Bellana.

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he supports the abolition of the executive presidential system.

Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to keep growing in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, according to the Central Bank’s latest report on monetary policy.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the inauguration of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project on Thursday morning (February 15), sourced from the Mahakanadarawa Lake.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party is going to remove MP Sarath Fonseka from his position as party chairman due to his recent comments that have caused political concerns for the party, a source said.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and six others were further remanded until February 29, 2024, in connection with the import of substandard human Immunoglobulin vials.

The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the Ministry of Defence’s primary research institution focusing on national security, held a webinar titled “South Asian Geopolitics in 2024: Lessons for Sri Lanka” on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

The Government of Maldives has deported 186 foreign nationals, including 25 Sri Lankans, accusing them of committing crimes such as visa violations and drug offenses.

Sri Lankan customs officers have initiated a trade union action to highlight their grievances regarding various long standing issues including wage disparities, halted promotions, and inadequate staffing levels.

Sri Lanka is considering reducing electricity tariffs for consumers, with public hearings scheduled for today (February 15) to collect feedback on the proposed adjustments.

Former member of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) Professor Jayantha Jayawardana, who was removed by the former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella without due reason, has been reappointed as a member of the SLMC.