Donald Trump barred from Colorado ballot for role in attack on U.S. Capitol

Former President Donald Trump cannot appear on the ballot in Colorado in next year’s presidential election because of his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters, the state’s top court ruled Tuesday in a historic judgment that will likely be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court.



Nuwan Thushara joins Mumbai Indians for INR 4.80 crore

Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has been bought by Mumbai Indians for 4.8 crore Indian rupees.



Dilshan Madushanka joins Mumbai Indians for INR 4.60 crore

Mumbai Indians bring Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka to Wankhede Stadium for Rs. 4.6 Crore (Indian rupees).



Family of Sri Lankan student killed in police chase in United Kingdom call for justice

The family of the Sri Lankan student Oshada Jayasundera who was fatally struck by a car during a police chase say they “hope for justice to prevail”.



Sri Lanka to reduce Electricity tariffs in January 2024

Since hydropower in Sri Lanka is currently being generated at maximum capacity, the electricity tariffs are likely to be reduced to the previous price during the tariff revision to be held in January 2024, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.



Sri Lanka imports Keeri Samba, eggs and maize

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has granted approval to import 50,000 metric tons of GR11 rice (similar to Keeri Samba) and eggs to meet the shortage in the domestic market.



Sri Lanka’s National Identity Card (NIC) photo processing fee increased

Fee for the processing of national identity card (NIC) photographs in Sri Lanka has been increased to Rs. 400.



Sri Lanka’s Technology Minister says Digital Economic Policies will remain unaltered when Governments change

Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Technology, Kanaka Herath has articulated his commitment to implementing a steadfast digital economic policy that remains consistent across government transitions.



Ranil Wickremesinghe should be allowed to rule the country for 12 years – Wajira

People should give President Ranil Wickremesinghe a mandate to govern the nation for 12 more years from 2024, UNP MP Wajira Abeywardana said today (December 18).



Sri Lanka’s Former Health Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta arrested

Sri Lanka’s Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, a short while ago.



Renuka Perera resigns as MILCO Chairman

Renuka Perera, the chairman of Milco (Pvt) Ltd has resigned from his position today (December 18).



Sri Lanka President calls for proposals from opponents of IMF program to rescue country from financial crisis

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political leaders to exhibit responsibility in their approach to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.



Camillus Perera passes away

Sri Lankan cartoonist Camillus Perera, who created popular cartoon characters like ‘Gajaman’ and ‘Siribiris’ has passed away this morning (December 17) at the age of 84.



Producers and consumers affected by increase in taxes – Harsha

Due to the increase in taxes through the budget, both producers and consumers have been affected., Samagi Jana Balawega (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said.



Lionel Wickrama passes away

Sri Lankan actor Lionel Wickrama has passed away at the age of 77, according to family sources.



Sri Lanka allows import of eggs as prices rise in local market

The State Trading Corporation has been granted permission to import eggs to control the unreasonable increase in the price of eggs in the local market, until April 2024, Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said.