Pakistan’s new president Asif Ali Zardari decides to forgo salary

Pakistan’s newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the challenging economic hardship.



Number of English medium schools in Sri Lanka to be increased to 1000

The Cabinet Sub-Committee on National Education Policy, under President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has proposed an increase in the number of English medium schools to 1,000 from the current 765.



Price of milk powder to be reduced

The price of a packet of milk powder is expected to be reduced by an amount ranging between Rs. 100 to Rs. 150 from Friday (March 15).



Sri Lankan Government suspends gazette allowing import of selected spices for re-export

The Sri Lankan government has revoked the gazette notification that previously allowed the import of selected spices for re-export.



Sri Lanka President facilitates open dialogue with opposition on IMF proposals

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened a crucial party leader’s meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (March 11) to deliberate on the IMF proposals.



Suspect arrested in connection with murder of Buddhist monk killed by Police fire

The 32-year-old suspect who was arrested on Monday (March 11) in connection with the murder of a Buddhist monk at a temple in the Malwathu Hiripitiya area has been shot dead by the police while attempting to escape custody, the police said.



Three killed, six injured in two shooting incidents in Ambalangoda and Elpitiya

Three people have been killed, while six others have been injured in two shooting incidents in Ambalangoda and Elpitiya.



IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon meets Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon paid a courtesy visit to Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (March 11).



‘Harak Kata’ remanded until April 26 for attempted escape from CID custody

Underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias ‘Harak Kata’ has been remanded until April 26, 2024 in connection with his failed attempt to escape from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).



Postal workers initiate strike over elevator issues at Central Mail Exchange in Colombo

Employees at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo have commenced a strike in response to the prolonged malfunction of two elevators within the eight-story building.



Ranil wants Presidential election first, while Rajapaksas want General election – Anura

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Sunday (March 10) that there’s a disagreement between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Rajapaksas regarding the order of elections.



Opposition to boycott today’s meeting with IMF

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has turned down President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation to a meeting with a visiting IMF delegation, today.



President Ranil Wickremesinghe leads 2024 IORA Day celebrations at Galle Face Green

President Ranil Wickremesinghe led the vibrant festivities of the 2024 IORA Day celebration at Galle Face Green today (March 10), underlining the imperative of “Ensuring a Sustainable Indian Ocean for Future Generations”.



Sri Lanka Navy seizes three Indian fishing trawlers, arrests 22 fishermen

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of March 09, 2024, and this morning (March 10).



Sri Lanka reignite timed-out row after T20 series win over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka have reignited the row over the 2023 World Cup timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews after celebrating their Twenty20 series win in Bangladesh by pointing to their wrists.



Nuwan Thusahara picks T20 International Hat-Trick against Bangladesh

Nuwan Thusahara entered history books today (March 9) becoming the 5th Sri Lankan bowler to pick a hat-trick in men’s T20 Internationals.