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Politics Container congestion re-emerges at Colombo Port amid inefficient clearance procedures?
The Chairman of the Container Transport Owners’ Association (CTOA), Sanath Manjula has raised concerns over the re-emergence of container truck congestion at…
Politics US Supreme Court rules that Trump s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, a striking…
Politics South Korea s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued an apology on Friday for his brief declaration of martial law made in December 2024. This came one day after…
Politics Minister Wijepala discloses details of illegally acquired assets frozen since Sept. 2025
Today, on the 20th, Ananda Wijepala, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, shared information in Parliament about properties and assets…
Politics Minister says information on politicians with links to underworld to be revealed after probe
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala announced in Parliament today (20) that new information has come to light about certain…
Politics 11-member parliamentary select committee appointed to review PC electoral system
A Special Parliamentary Select Committee with 11 members has been formed to examine the electoral system for Provincial Council elections in Sri Lanka. The…
Politics One gunman identified in Akuregoda double murder-Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced in Parliament today (20) that one of the two gunmen involved in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife…
Politics Trump warns Iran of bad things if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran on Thursday, stating that it needs to reach a deal regarding its nuclear program, or “really bad things” will…
Politics President Anura Kumara meets Brazilian President Lula in Delhi
This afternoon (19), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka met with Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Their discussion took place during the AI…
Politics Indian Navy chief holds bilateral talks with Sri Lankan counterpart
Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff of India , met with Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, on Wednesday…
Politics US Pacific Fleet Commander calls on Sri Lanka s Defence Secretary, discuss maritime security
Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, visited Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath…
Politics LAUGFS Gas issues clarification, assures uninterrupted supply
LAUGFS Gas PLC, a leading supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka, released a statement today to clarify recent worries about a temporary shortage of its LP Gas…
Politics Trump kicks off his Board of Peace, with eye on Gaza and beyond
On Thursday, February 19, United States President Donald Trump hosted a gathering in Washington to kick off the Board of Peace. This new organization aims to…
Politics U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Koehler to visit Sri Lanka
Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, who leads the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka from February 19 to February 21, 2026. His trip will involve meetings with…
Politics South Korea court convicts ex-President Yoon for insurrection in martial law case
A court in South Korea convicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday for leading an insurrection during his failed attempt to impose martial law in…
Politics South Korea s ex-President Yoon sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
A court in South Korea sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Thursday. He was found guilty of abusing his power and leading an…
Politics Sri Lanka still lacking infrastructure to gain maximum benefit of AI technology- President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pointed out that Sri Lanka still lacks the necessary infrastructure to fully benefit from artificial intelligence (AI)…
Politics Rs. 556 million worth of technical equipment handed over to police
The Police Department has received a significant amount of technical equipment valued at Rs. 556 million, as announced by Ananda Wijepala, the Minister of…
Politics PM Harini reveals allowances and benefits of MPs
Today, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya disclosed the allowances and benefits available to Members of Parliament. This information was shared in response…
Politics Public Security Minister hands over Rs. 556 million worth of technical equipment to police
The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, has given the Police Department a significant amount of technical equipment valued…
Politics UK Deputy PM David Lammy concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy wrapped up his official visit to Sri Lanka on the 18th. During his stay, he met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.…
Politics Fonseka urges President to pardon those sentenced to death over Amarakeerthi killing
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, the former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has asked the President to pardon those sentenced to death for the murder of former…
Politics Five arrested for posting video insulting the President on social media
Five people were taken into custody by the Katana Police for allegedly insulting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the entry point of the Southern…
Politics Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns citing friction with provincial politicians
Sandamali Chandrasekera has stepped down as Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd, effective immediately, citing pressure from some local politicians.…