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Politics Fishing licenses of local vessels deliberately disabling VMS to be suspended?
A meeting focused on fighting illegal fishing was held at the Parliament Complex, according to the Ministry of Defence. This meeting took place yesterday, on…
Politics Ex-Dy Secretary General of Parliament files writ petition seeking to nullify interdiction
Chaminda Kularatne, the former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, has submitted a writ petition to the Court of Appeal. He is asking the court to cancel…
Politics Maithree Wickremesinghe notified to appear before FCID on Feb. 20
Maithree Wickremesinghe, the spouse of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been asked to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division…
Politics Takaichi reelected as Japan s prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
Sanae Takaichi has been reappointed as Japan's Prime Minister by Parliament on Wednesday, marking the formation of her second Cabinet. This follows a…
Politics US says it supports UK Chagos Islands deal
The US government has officially supported the UK 's intention to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing an important military base back. In a…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake granted bail
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, according to a report by Ada Derana. Colombo…
Politics Iran says guiding principles agreed with US at nuclear talks
Iran announced that it has come to an agreement with the US on key “guiding principles” to settle their issues regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. After…
Politics Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage has been chosen to join the Parliamentary Select Committee that will look into the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Port…
Politics Vatican says it will not participate in Trump s Board of Peace
The Vatican has announced that it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s leading…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake to be produced in court today
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, is set to appear in court again today, February 18. He was remanded during a hearing at the Colombo…
Politics GMOA raises alarm over public and professional safety after lawyer s murder
The recent murder of a lawyer and his wife has sparked serious worries about the safety of people and professionals in Sri Lanka, according to the Government…
Politics Health Minister calls on new Bangladesh PM
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa visited the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka. Dr. Jayatissa met with…
Politics Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84
Jesse Jackson, a prominent U.S. civil rights leader and a significant figure in American politics, has passed away at the age of 84, according to a statement…
Politics IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, the 17th. In their…
Politics IMF Chief visits cyclone-affected areas
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, began her official visit to Sri Lanka by touring areas hit by Cyclone…
Politics Second reading of Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
The second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has successfully passed in Parliament. This Bill aims to eliminate pensions for Members of…
Politics Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers photos
A monk was arrested today, September 17, for allegedly raising money through fake WhatsApp accounts that featured the photos of Minister of Energy Kumara…
Politics JICA yet to grant final approval for Light Rail Transit project - Minister
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has not yet given the final go-ahead for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Colombo , according to…
Politics Dilith demands clarity on Govt. s remarks over eradicating racism from Sri Lanka
Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, expressed concern that the government's comments about eliminating racism in Sri Lanka could…
Politics Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh s PM after landslide election victory
Tarique Rahman, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday. This event signals a major…
Politics Akuregoda shooting not within a high security zone - Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that the site of the recent shooting in Akuregoda, where Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his…
Politics US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms
The U.S. and Iran are set to engage in indirect discussions in Geneva on Tuesday to address their ongoing nuclear conflict. However, there are few signs of any…
Politics Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would take an "indirect" role in the important discussions between Iran and the U.S. regarding Tehran's…
Politics UK Deputy PM David Lammy to arrive in Sri Lanka today
David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, October 17. His visit aims to strengthen the partnership…