Politics Opposition Leader Sajith meets school dev. officers on hunger strike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the location of a hunger strike today (31) held by the School Development Officers’ Association. They are asking to…
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Politics Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs
The U.S. Department of Justice released emails on Friday in which Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, alleged that Bill Gates, the co-founder of…
Politics Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has urged citizens living in the country to stay alert due to increasing security concerns in the Middle East. Nimal Bandara,…
Politics Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has announced that the government is implementing steps to help rebuild…
Politics US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The federal government of the United States has partially closed down, even after a last-minute funding agreement was passed by the US Senate. This funding gap…
Politics Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez revealed an amnesty bill on Friday that could allow for the release of hundreds of political prisoners, including…
Politics More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Over 200 individuals lost their lives this week due to a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Lumumba…
Politics President to meet school development officers on hunger strike
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with School Development Officers who are currently on a hunger strike outside the Presidential Secretariat. They…
Politics Magistrate orders CID to record statements from teachers trained on controversial module
Today, on the 30th, Gangodawila Magistrate Ruwanthika Marasinghe directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to collect statements from teachers who…
Politics SLBFE warns of overseas-based job scam promising employment in Moldova
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported a serious case of human trafficking linked to a Sri Lankan man living abroad, who is falsely…
Politics Compensation for Cyclone Ditwah victims in final stages – Ministry Secretary
The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, S. Aloka Bandara, announced today (30) that the distribution…
Politics 60% of public transport drivers in Colombo addicted to drugs - Minister
Minister of Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, revealed that nearly 60% of drivers in Colombo ’s passenger transport sector are struggling with…
Politics Worried families in India urge return of crew on ship seized by Iran
Families of 16 Indian sailors held in Iran since December are worried about their loved ones as tensions rise in the region. On December 8, Iranian authorities…
Politics Trump says it would be great if US didn t have to use military force on Iran
Donald Trump stated that he has informed Iran it needs to do “two things” to avoid military action as the US increases its military presence in the Gulf. He…
Politics US Montana National Guard supports post-cyclone recovery in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka recently welcomed a group of engineers and health professionals from the Montana National Guard. They met with officials from Sri…
Politics Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers daily wage
This morning, on the 30th, the Government and the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) signed an agreement at the Ministry of Plantation and Community…
Politics Court delays decision on petition challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another monk
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has decided to delay its decision on a writ petition that seeks to overturn the remand order against Venerable Balangoda…
Politics Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning on Thursday about potential new tariffs on nations that provide oil to Cuba, intensifying his efforts against the…
Politics Agreements to increase estate workers daily wage to be signed tomorrow
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has revealed that agreements to boost the daily wages of estate workers will be signed tomorrow, the…
Politics NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has issued a warning about a possible increase in local coconut oil prices. This concern arises…
Politics Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court granted bail today (29) to Jayanath Navaratne, a member of the Kalutara Municipal Council. He was arrested for his involvement…
Politics IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Sri Lanka next month, as confirmed by a senior IMF official.…
Politics Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the case against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for April 29. This case was filed by the…
Politics India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India 's yearly economic report, released on Thursday, suggested that age restrictions should be considered for using social media and gambling applications to…