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Politics S. Korea ruling party to expel county head over controversial remarks on importing brides from Sri Lanka
The Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea announced on Monday that it will remove the head of Jindo County due to his controversial statements about “importing”…
Politics Iran s Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi faces a new prison term of more than seven years
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, has been given a new prison sentence of more than seven years, according to a group that…
Politics Ministry cannot express stance on fishermen s protest until Feb. 27 – Dy Minister
The Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Rathna Gamage, announced that the Ministry cannot take a clear position right now on the fishermen's…
Politics Japan s Iron Lady Takaichi forges historic election win
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi achieved a historic victory in the elections on Sunday, setting the stage for anticipated tax cuts that have raised…
Politics Fishermen s Satyagraha over seine fishing ban enters fifth day
Fishermen in Sri Lanka are continuing their Satyagraha campaign for the fifth day today, February 9. They are asking for the ban on using tractor-mounted…
Politics Bangladesh votes in world s first Gen Z-inspired election
In a historic shift, Bangladesh is preparing for its first election influenced by Generation Z. For many years, the opposition in Bangladesh had been largely…
Politics Thailand s Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Anutin Charnvirakul, the caretaker prime minister of Thailand, is getting ready for coalition discussions following a surprising win in the recent election for…
Politics Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, announced that Sri Lanka will create a new police division focused on fighting…
Politics US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
The United States aims for Russia and Ukraine to resolve their conflict, the largest since World War II, before the summer, according to President Volodymyr…
Politics Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
A special meeting focused on improving and updating vocational education in Sri Lanka took place recently at the Parliamentary Complex. Prime Minister Dr.…
Politics Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fourth day
The display of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India , is ongoing for the fourth day at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo…
Politics Deputy Minister announces plans for new Mental Health Act
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni announced plans to introduce a new Mental Health Act for Sri Lanka soon. He shared this news during a…
Politics Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump s life
Ryan Routh has received a life sentence for trying to kill President Donald Trump on a golf course in Florida in September 2024. The 59-year-old was convicted…
Politics Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if there is no environmental damage- Minister
The Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project can restart if it is verified that it won't harm the environment, according to Dr. Dammika Patabendi, the Minister of…
Politics Cyclone Ditwah- Effective use of foreign relief assistance deliberated by high-level committee
A meeting of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid Coordination (HL-FRAC) took place at the Parliament Complex. This gathering was led by Major…
Politics Minister inspects Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit, orders measures to prevent illegal mining
Sunil Handunnetti, the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, visited the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in the Monaragala District on…
Politics Rs. 3 billion drug haul seized from fishing boat sent to Govt Analyst
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Colombo ordered today (02) that a drug haul valued at over Rs. 3 billion, which was recently confiscated by the Sri Lanka Navy…
Politics Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, lawmaker says
Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old boy, and his father have returned to their home in a suburb of Minneapolis after being detained by U.S. immigration…
Politics Israel to expel Doctors Without Borders from Gaza
Israel announced on Sunday that it will prevent the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders from working in the Gaza Strip. This decision came after the…
Politics Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan has decided not to play against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup . The Government of Pakistan shared this news through an official post on X, stating…
Politics Pakistan says 145 Indian-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Pakistani authorities announced on Sunday that police and military forces eliminated over 100 "Indian-backed terrorists" in counterterrorism operations in the…
Politics Gazette issued amending regulations on night shift hours for female workers
A new Gazette notification has been released, allowing women to work as sanitary workers and food service attendants during the night in Sri Lanka. This update…
Politics Gazette issued extending declaration of several services including electricity supply as essential service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has released a special gazette that continues the classification of several services, including electricity and fuel supply,…
Politics Strike launched by Development Officers opposite Presidential Secretariat enters day seven
A group of Development Officers has been on a hunger strike outside the Presidential Secretariat for seven days, demanding to be included in the teacher…