The events relating to the recent arrest of a ‘stand-up comedian’ who is allegedly to have insulted the Buddha and Buddhism can be taken as a true reflection of how confused the Sri Lankan society is when it comes to the adoption of religion and law-and-order in their true meaning. There is absolutely no argument […]

The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kemji Okamura, has expressed his appreciation towards Sri Lanka s progress in its ongoing economic reforms, and has emphasised that the IMF is looking forward to further strengthen its ties with Sri Lanka.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it has conducted investigations into several institutions to ascertain whether they have conducted schemes prohibited in terms of the Banking Act, based on some complaints received by the CBSL.

The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to reduce the price of urea fertilizer with effect from 15 June.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call by Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (30) and was attended by officials from both nations. During the discussions, Vice Minister Sun Weidong reiterated China’s steadfast support for Sri Lanka […]

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera during an official visit to India, was the Chief Guest at the passing out parade held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala on 27th May 2023. The dignified naval ceremony saw the passing out of 102 Midshipmen (including 03 Sri Lankan, 01 Bangladesh and […]

Malaysian authorities have seized a Chinese registered dredger suspected of looting the wrecks of British warships that sunk off the east coast of the peninsula during World War II. The Fuzhou-registered Chuan Hong 68 was detained off the coast of the Malaysian state of Johor on May 28, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said in […]

A young couple who had visited the Lotus Tower in Colombo has been apprehended after they were caught while carving their names into a wall at the top of the tower.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People s Republic of China.

Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 09 individuals for engaging in several illegal fishing activities in the sea areas of Chundikulam, Chalai, and Nagar Kovil in Veththalakerni last night (May 30).

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has arrived in Bangkok, Thailand today (May 31) in order to attend the United Nations (UN) Vesak Day celebration.

Parliament staff at a ceremony held at the Parliament complex under the patronage of  Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana bid farewell to Dhammika Dasanayake who retired from the post of Secretary General of Parliament on the 23rd of May ending his 29 years of Parliamentary service . The staff including the heads of the departments of […]

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. D. Venkateshwaran met with Padma Bhushan Superstar Rajinikanth, a renowned actor from South India, at his residence on Monday (May 29).

The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (May 31).

Showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the island in the evening or at night today (May 31), the Department of Meteorology says.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida s eldest son, Shotaro Kishida, will be removed from his position as his father s political secretary on Thursday, following media reports about a controversial year-end party at the prime minister s official residence last December.

Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sun Weidong who called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees on Tuesday (May 30) assured that China will increase investments in several areas such as agriculture, trade and commerce, ports and infrastructure development in Sri Lanka. He also said China will continue to provide economic assistance […]

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 May 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over the island during the evening or night. Showers may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the morning too. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm […]

SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva recently addressed the growing challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel export sector. The former UNP State Minister told the media that with a significant year-on-year decline of 17% in April, the industry was in trouble. De Silva emphasised the crucial role the textile and apparel industry played […]

By Rathindra Kuruwita Jerome Fernando and Natasha Edirisooriya are actors in a drama orchestrated by the government to distract people from the real issues faced by the masses, MP Dilan Perera of Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa (NJS) alleged, addressing a press conference in Colombo on Tuesday. “The government is very good at distracting. the government wants […]