Sri Lankan President urges accountability and unity for a better future

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake warned that if the government fails to meet the people’s expectations, it could lead to a loss of hope for a better future.



IMF third review talks with Sri Lanka successfully conclude

The Government of Sri Lanka announced that discussions related to the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program were successfully concluded today (November 22).



Sri Lankan President Dissanayake calls for unity in national transformation

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called upon all public officials to unite with a common purpose and work together to transform the motherland into a better nation.



Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya appointed Senior Advisor to President on Science and Technology

Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya has been appointed Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Technology, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.



Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded until December 2, 2024

Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte’s wife, Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, has been further remanded until December 2, 2024, after being produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (November 22).



Excavation begins near Veyangoda to uncover reported treasure

Excavations began yesterday (November 21) near the under-construction Central Expressway in the Wandurawa area of Veyangoda to uncover a treasure reportedly buried underground.



Thai vets plan to trim tusks of Muthu Raja, elephant repatriated from Sri Lanka

Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang are planning to trim the tusks of Plai Sak Surin (Muthu Raja), a 29-year-old elephant recently repatriated to Thailand from Sri Lanka, to improve his quality of life.



Sri Lanka to provide fuel-efficient vehicles for MPs to cut tax waste

Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, stated that all Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka would be provided with fuel-efficient vehicles.



29 deputy ministers sworn in under Sri Lanka’s new government

Twenty-nine Deputy Ministers of the new Sri Lanka government were sworn in this evening (November 21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Sri Lankan President unveils vision in 10th Parliament policy statement

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the Parliament of Sri Lanka this morning (November 21) to deliver the government’s Policy Statement during the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament.



Asoka Sapumal Ranwala appointed new Speaker of the Sri Lanka Parliament

Dr. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP), was unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka this morning (November 21).



Ten arrested with 160 kg of ice and 60 kg of heroin in Matara

Ten individuals who were in possession of a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and heroin have been arrested in the Gandara area of Matara.



Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe retires from politics

Former Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe announced yesterday (November 20), that he is retiring from politics and will not participate in any future elections.



Kanchana Wijesekera appointed to NDF’s remaining national list seat

The New Democratic Front (NDF) has decided to appoint former Minister Kanchana Wijesekera to the remaining National List MP position allocated to the party.



Sri Lanka to import 70,000 metric tons of rice to address shortage

The Sri Lankan government has decided to import 70,000 metric tons of rice to address the shortage in the local market.



Ruhuna University strike: Staff and students demand Vice Chancellor’s removal

The academic and non-academic staff of the University of Ruhuna along with student unions have launched a strike yesterday (October 19) demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena.