Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he supports the abolition of the executive presidential system.

Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to keep growing in 2024 and gradually reach its potential over the medium term, according to the Central Bank’s latest report on monetary policy.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the inauguration of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project on Thursday morning (February 15), sourced from the Mahakanadarawa Lake.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party is going to remove MP Sarath Fonseka from his position as party chairman due to his recent comments that have caused political concerns for the party, a source said.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and six others were further remanded until February 29, 2024, in connection with the import of substandard human Immunoglobulin vials.

The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the Ministry of Defence’s primary research institution focusing on national security, held a webinar titled “South Asian Geopolitics in 2024: Lessons for Sri Lanka” on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

The Government of Maldives has deported 186 foreign nationals, including 25 Sri Lankans, accusing them of committing crimes such as visa violations and drug offenses.

Sri Lankan customs officers have initiated a trade union action to highlight their grievances regarding various long standing issues including wage disparities, halted promotions, and inadequate staffing levels.

Sri Lanka is considering reducing electricity tariffs for consumers, with public hearings scheduled for today (February 15) to collect feedback on the proposed adjustments.

Former member of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) Professor Jayantha Jayawardana, who was removed by the former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella without due reason, has been reappointed as a member of the SLMC.

Criminal gang member Piyum Hasthika, alias “Piyuma” identified as a primary accomplice of notorious drug trafficker Salidu Malshika, also known as “Kudu Salindu”, was arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka this morning (February 15).

The nationwide strike launched by 72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka is to be called off from 6:30 AM tomorrow (February 15).

The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will be released prior to the commencement of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.

Former Special Task Force (STF) chief Nimal Lewke has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) political party, today (February 14).

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has revealed the timeline of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level and 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations.

USAID Administrator Samantha Power has urged Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address concerns about the potential impact of the Online Safety Act on freedom of expression.