Category: Local News

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.

Criminal gang member Piyum Hasthika, alias “Piyuma” identified as a primary accomplice of notorious drug trafficker Salidu Malshika, also known as “Kudu Salindu”, was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka this morning (February 15).

The nationwide strike launched by 72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka is to be called off from 6:30 AM tomorrow (February 15).

The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will be released prior to the commencement of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.

Former Special Task Force (STF) chief Nimal Lewke has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) political party, today (February 14).

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has revealed the timeline of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level and 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations.

USAID Administrator Samantha Power has urged Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address concerns about the potential impact of the Online Safety Act on freedom of expression.

The Sri Lankan President issued a special gazette notification declaring healthcare as an essential public service.

The President’s Media Division (PMD) issued a special announcement today (February 13) regarding the upcoming presidential and general elections in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to proceed with several amendments to the Online Safety Act based on the suggestions made by various industry professionals.

Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage has resigned from his position as a Member of Board of Directors of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) today (February 13).

A 24-year-old man was injured in an accident involving the vehicle (SUV) carrying Member of Parliament Ali Sabri Raheem, which occurred at around 1:00 AM today (February 13) near the 15th milepost of the Puttalam – Anuradhapura Road.