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Politics Sectoral Oversight Committee approves bill to abolish pensions for MPs
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has given its approval for a Bill aimed at ending pension benefits for Members of…
Politics Sri Lanka extend condolences over mass shooting in Canada
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, has expressed his condolences to the people and government of Canada…
Security Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 600,000 in four months from merchant vessel security operations
The Sri Lanka Navy has earned almost US$ 600,000 in foreign currency over four months by providing security for international merchant ships. Rear Admiral…
Politics US House votes to rescind Trump tariffs on Canada
On Wednesday, February 12, the US House of Representatives voted to overturn Donald Trump's tariffs on goods from Canada . This decision pushed aside Trump's…
Crime Narcotics, firearm and forged number plates seized following interrogation of female suspect
Officers from the Mount Lavinia Police have discovered a stash of drugs, a firearm, and fake vehicle number plates after questioning a female suspect. The…
Crime SJB MPs file bribery complaint against Speaker s Private Secretary
A group of Members of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) filed a complaint today (11) with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery…
Crime 12 sentenced to death over ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala s murder
Twelve people have received death sentences for the murder of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer…
Business Gold and silver prices increase once again
Gold and silver prices saw an increase on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury bond yields dropped. This change followed reports showing that retail sales…
Politics New ADB Country Director assures continuous support for Sri Lanka during meeting with PM
The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at her…
Politics Over a million devotees venerated sacred Devnimori relics in Sri Lanka
Over a million worshippers paid their respects to the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha during a special event in Sri Lanka. The Exposition of these Holy…
General Walk for Peace- Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey
A group of Buddhist monks carrying a message of peace arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after completing a 15-week journey from Texas, walking 2,300…
Politics Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake further remanded
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been ordered to remain in custody until February 18 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. This…
Law Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others granted bail
The Trincomalee High Court has granted bail to four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other individuals. On February 9,…
Education UK sees sharp drop in int l postgraduate students, enrollments from Sri Lanka down 36%
New information from the UK ’s Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) reveals a significant change in the pattern of international students. The number of…
Politics President to visit Nuwara Eliya today to inaugurate several projects
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit Nuwara Eliya today, November 11, to launch the Central Province phase of the “A Nation United” national campaign.…
Politics Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others produced before court
Ten people, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and other monks, were taken to court today. These suspects are currently in remand custody due to their…
Travel Plane carrying 55 passengers crashes into Indian Ocean just moments after take-off
A plane with 55 people on board crashed into the Indian Ocean shortly after taking off from Aden Adde International Airport. A bystander captured video of the…
Politics Four suspects, including woman, arrested in attempted assassination of SJB member in Kalutara
Four people, including a woman, have been arrested for trying to kill Bandula Prasanna, a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) who ran for the Kalutara…
Politics President meets plantation workers in Nanu Oya, receives warm welcome
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited plantation workers on the Nanu Oya–Radella road this morning (11) and had a friendly conversation with them. The…
Business It would have been a nuclear war - Trump again claims he stopped India-Pakistan conflict
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his assertion that he prevented a war between India and Pakistan last year, which he believes could have turned into a…
Politics Public urged not to join queues to venerate sacred Devnimori relics at Gangaramaya
The public is being advised against joining the lines to pay respect to the sacred Devnimori relics at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo . The…
Weather Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
The dry weather that has been affecting Sri Lanka is set to change starting tomorrow, December 12. Most areas will see mainly clear skies, with only a few…
Business French President Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to take a stronger stance on the global stage, stating that it should start acting like a “power.” He…
Crime Trinco Buddha statue incident- Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others to be produced in court
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, along with six other people, are set to appear in front of the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court. The…