The Nugegoda Magistrate s Court has issued an order preventing the students and non-academic staff of the Open University of Sri Lanka and the University of Sri Jayawardenapura from engaging in a protest march near several schools in the Nugegoda area where G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination is currently held.

A joint search operation carried out by the Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau Puttlam and the Sri Lanka Navy in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on Saturday (11) resulted in the arrest of an individual in possession of  antiques suspected to be made of gold. Further investigations and legal proceedings were to be carried out by […]

The resumption of the passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai has been postponed due to the delay in arrival of the vessel and meeting regulatory compliance.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka today (13).

Information has been uncovered regarding a large-scale racket of illegally importing shoes manufactured in foreign countries and selling them within Sri Lanka.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced during the next few days. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a condolence message on the demise of Spiritual Father of Believer’s Eastern Church His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I Metropolitan Bishop on His departing to Glory & Eternal Rest in America Texas on 08 May, 2024. The text of the message: I hereby convey my sincere heartfelt and Deepest […]

Monday 13th May, 2024 An Indian-born physicist, Basab Dasgupta, residing in the US, tells us in his article published on this page today that his seat of higher learning in India became a breeding ground for the Naxalite movement in the late 1960s; it faced a prolonged closure, and its prestige and reputation suffered as […]

SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, MP, has asked President Ranil Wickremesinghe to suspend ongoing privatisation projects, pending the conclusion of the presidential polls scheduled for Sept/Oct this year. Former President Rajapaksa has said in a media statement: “The present government is an interim arrangement formed to run the country for the remainder of former President Gotabaya […]

by Rex Clementine These days, the trend seems to be that every Sri Lankan cricketer wants to be captain. After barely spending three years representing Sri Lanka, players tend to think that they are eligible to become captain. Being Sri Lanka’s captain seems to be the crown jewel in the sport at present. In the […]

Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery conditions are expected to be enhanced during the next few days, according to the Meteorology Department.

Acceptance of applications for the 22nd edition of the ‘DSI Supersport Schools Volleyball Championship’ will end on 31st May 2024. The all island schools Volleyball Championship organized and conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Volleyball Association supported by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and sponsored by D Samson & Sons Pvt Ltd, will be conducted […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his address at the International Nurses Day celebration held at the Temple Trees, today (12) stated that the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy will be increased up to 3% by the year 2025. International Nurses Day is observed annually on 12th May to honor the birth of the Founder of […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka s economy up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees.

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party s (SLFP) faction led by former President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to appoint Attorney-at-Law Keerthi Udawatte as the Acting General Secretary of the party, Ada Derana reporter said.

It has been reported that former President Maithripala Sirisena has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). The Executive Committee of the Maithripala faction of the SLFP when it met today (12) has unanimously voted to appoint Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the new Chairman of the party.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that LKR 01 billion will be allocated next year for research on the relationship between Buddha’s teachings and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The President mentioned that while the research on Buddha’s teachings and AI was scheduled to begin this year, it has been postponed to next year due to the absence of […]