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Politics No Cabinet discussion on removal of Attorney General – Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara confirmed that the Cabinet did not discuss the removal of the Attorney General during their recent meeting. He shared…
Politics Trump launches Board of Peace at Davos signing ceremony
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump officially launched his “Board of Peace” initiative during a signing event in Davos. He described it as “very exciting…
Politics Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero gives statement to CID over Grade 6 module
Venerable Ulapane Sumangala Thero, who leads the Association of Educational Professionals, visited the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning…
Politics Surgeries resume at Chilaw Hospital following UNFPA-supported emergency repairs after Cyclone Ditwah
Surgical services at the District General Hospital in Chilaw have restarted after emergency repairs were completed with the help of the United Nations…
Politics PM Harini holds high-level meetings with EU, UNDP and corporate leaders in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya conducted several important meetings on January 21 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as stated by…
Politics Largest drug seizure in recent history achieved in 2025- Police
In 2025, law enforcement officials in Sri Lanka made the largest drug seizure recorded in recent history, according to Police Media Spokesperson Assistant…
Politics New legislation needed to regulate Social Media promotions- Media Minister
The Minister of Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that Sri Lanka needs new laws to manage promotions and advertisements on social media that upset the…
Politics Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs pensions
Four petitions have been submitted to the Supreme Court opposing the Bill that aims to end the pension system for Members of Parliament. Today (22), Speaker of…
Politics 189 wildlife and forest-related complaints received via 1995 hotline - Ministry
The Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka has announced that it has received 189 complaints from the public concerning wildlife and forest-related offenses.…
Politics ICC rejects BCB s request to relocate T20 WC matches
The ICC Board has declined the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to move their matches for the 2026 T20 World Cup out of India . In an emergency meeting…
Politics PM reaffirms Sri Lanka s commitment to feminist and intersectional leadership
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has reiterated Sri Lanka's dedication to feminist and intersectional leadership. She urged global leaders to ensure that…
Politics Global stocks stage dramatic rebound after Trump announces Greenland framework
Global stocks saw a strong recovery on Wednesday, January 21, following a selloff the day before. This comeback came after US President Donald Trump announced…
Politics Schools to reopen today
Today, January 21, marks the start of the second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved private…
Politics PM Harini holds discussions with ADB President in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Masato Kanda, the President and Chairperson of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in Davos, Switzerland. This…
Politics Opposition Leader rejects govt-proposed dates for no-confidence debate against PM
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the government is ready to discuss the no-confidence motion that the opposition plans to present against Prime…
Politics Prize awarded by independent Nobel committee, not Norwegian govt - Norway PM responds to Trump s message
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed he received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump expressed disappointment over not being…
Politics Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to relief measures outlined in the 2026 Budget aimed at enhancing the living conditions of…
Politics Baseline Road Extension Project set to resume
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the plan to start the third phase of the Baseline Road Extension Project. In 2009, the government at that time agreed to…
Politics NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave
The Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera, has been placed on compulsory leave due to the issues…
Politics Donald Trump sets US$ 1 billion price tag for Board of Peace membership
A draft charter for the Gaza "Board of Peace" was sent to around 60 countries by the Trump administration in the United States. It reportedly states that…
Politics Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara s FR petition
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has decided to withdraw his Fundamental Rights petition from the Supreme Court. He had filed this petition to stop his…
Politics Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Officer-in-Charge of the Minor Complaints Division at the Cinnamon Gardens Police to appear in court. This…
Politics IMF raises India s GDP growth projection
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Monday that it has increased its forecast for India ’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the ongoing…
Politics Trump says he will 100% carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Donald Trump has stated he will definitely impose tariffs on European nations that oppose his request to take control of Greenland. European allies have come…