Doctors to protest in front of several main hospitals today

A series of protests organized by the Government Medical Officers’ Association is scheduled to take place today (September 5).



Sri Lanka Navy seizes Indian trawler and arrests four fishermen for illegal fishing

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested four Indian fishermen and seized their fishing trawler for illegally fishing in Sri Lankan waters.



TISL flags over 500 cases of public resource misuse during election period

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has raised concerns about the misuse of public resources during the current election period.



Fishing trawler capsizes off Sri Lanka: 3 fishermen missing, 4 rescued

A fishing trawler carrying seven Sri Lankan fishermen collided with a ship and capsized yesterday (September 3), approximately 270 nautical miles off the coast of Sri Lanka.



Arundika Fernando becomes independent, calls for unity against ‘Unclean Force’

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Arundika Fernando announced that starting today (September 4), he will serve as an independent MP in Parliament.



Postal voting for Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election begins today at 1,500 centers

Postal voting for Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election starts today (September 4), as announced by the Election Commission.



Modernized passports in Sri Lanka to be available at lower price from October

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana, stated yesterday (September 3) that a modernized passport will be available at a lower price starting in October.



INSS roundtable examines Red Sea conflict’s economic risks for Sri Lanka

The Red Sea is a crucial Indian Ocean entrance that is largely anchored by the Suez Canal, in terms of strategic significance between Europe, Asia and Africa, which entered the hot zone of geopolitics.



Law to be enforced on tuition teacher polls for Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has decided to enforce the law prohibiting tuition teachers from conducting polls among their students regarding their choices in the upcoming presidential election and publishing the results online.



Sri Lanka to immediately write off all crop loans for farmers

The government of Sri Lanka has decided to immediately write off all crop loans taken by farmers.



Samitha Dulan wins Silver and sets World Record at Paris 2024 Paralympics

Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku achieved a remarkable milestone at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games by winning the silver medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw (F64) event.



Karunarathna Paranawithana sworn in as Member of Parliament

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Karunarathna Paranawithana was sworn in as a Member of Parliament this morning (September 3), filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Thalatha Athukorala.



Sri Lanka’s public sector salaries to increase by 24% to 50% starting January 2025

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of recommendations from the Presidential Expert Committee, which was appointed to investigate and address salary discrepancies in the government sector.



Namal Rajapaksa launches his 2024 Presidential Election manifesto ‘Namal Dekma’

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa officially launched his election manifesto for the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka this morning (September 2) in Colombo.



Sri Lanka’s Election Commission receives 1,745 complaints on Presidential Election

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has received 1,745 complaints about the Presidential Election between July 31, 2024, and September 1, 2024.



ITAK backs Sajith Premadasa, but ITAK leader unaware of decision

M.A. Sumanthiran, spokesperson for the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), announced that the party will support Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election.