World marks new Global Heat record in March – Reuters

According to Reuters, the world has just witnessed its warmest March on record, concluding a 10-month streak during which each month set a new temperature record, as stated by the European Union’s climate change monitoring service on Tuesday.



Sri Lanka President calls for legal modernization to propel Sri Lanka’s economic growth

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of modernizing the legal system to effectively implement the government’s program aimed at fostering rapid economic growth in the country.



UK travel advice tweaks for Sri Lanka ‘still unfair’

The UK government has tweaked its travel advice for Sri Lanka, but campaigners believe further changes are still required.



Sri Lanka Government allocates nearly Rs. 200 Billion for Economic Relief amidst Crisis

Nearly Rs. 200 billion has been paid in 2023 alone to provide relief to the people affected by the economic crisis, Presidential Director General (Community Affairs) Mr. Rajith Keerthi Thennakoon said.



National Cadet Corps Unveils New Training Centre in Mullaitivu

The newly established Training Centre of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) was declared open by State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon amidst the blessings of Venerable Maha Sangha, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian religious dignitaries in Mullaitivu yesterday (April 07).



Kamindu Mendis named ICC Players of the Month

Kamindu Mendis has beat off competition for Ireland pacer Mark Adair and New Zealand speedster Matt Henry to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for March 2024.



President declares open flyover in Kompanna Vidiya

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the flyover spanning the railway line linking Kompanna Vidiya with Justice Akbar Mawatha and Uttarananda Mawatha today (April 08).



Nimal Siripala appointed Acting Chairman of SLFP

Nimal Siripala de Silva has been appointed as the acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).



President’s Fund releases May payments and unveils new scholarship recipients

The President’s Fund is in the final stages of providing scholarships to 6,000 economically disadvantaged students who passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in 2022/2023. Payments for outstanding installments from March and April 2024 will be paid together with the May payment, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.



Sri Lanka Air Force Corporal killed in Police shootout

A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Corporal, who was attached to the Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby pool, was killed in a shooting by the police and Special Task Force (STF) at Angamuwa in Padukka this morning (April 08).



SF-Wanni organizes programme to support War Heroes and families

The Security Forces-Wanni (SF-Wanni) organized a programme with the participation of retired/medically retired servicemen and next of kin of deceased war heroes at the Regimental Centre of the Gajaba Regiment on Saturday (April 06).



Two persons killed in Moragahahena shooting

Two individuals were killed in a shooting incident that took place in the Thalgahawila area of Moragahahena, as reported by the police.



Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 – Nikkei Asia Reports

Nikkei Asia reports that Sri Lanka and a consortium of its creditors are currently in the final stages of negotiations to postpone debt repayments until 2028.



One person killed in police shooting in Mawanella

A 53-year-old person was shot dead after police opened fire while attempting to resolve a dispute among a group of individuals at Padiyadora in Mawanella last night (April 06).



Sri Lanka President calls on youth to lead nation forward through Government initiatives

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the government’s commitment to leading Sri Lanka towards prosperity by 2048 through transformative changes in modern agriculture, tourism, and the energy sector.



Sri Lanka settles $1.9 Billion in Foreign Debt and Interest Payments: Official Statement

Mr. Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon, President Director General of Community Affairs, stated that between President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s assumption of office and February 2024, the Government of Sri Lanka has settled a total of US$ 1909.7 million in foreign debt and interest payments.