Ravi’s crisis beyond EC’s control

The controversy surrounding the nomination of Ravi Karunanayake as an MP on the National List representing the New Democratic Front (NDF) is beyond the control of the Election Commission, according to its chairman.

SAFE Sloth Bear Team visits Sri Lanka

A 14-member team from the Saving Animals from Extinction (SAFE) Sloth Bear Programme of the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums is currently in Sri Lanka.

Pilleyan appears before CID

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pilleyan, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (20) to provide a statement.

Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines

US President Joe Biden has agreed to give Ukraine anti-personnel land mines, a US official told the BBC.

Sri Lanka recognizes as tier-2 advancing nation in Global Cybersecurity Index

Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress in enhancing its cybersecurity framework, earning recognition as an ’Advancing’ country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI).

Harin Fernando arrested

Badulla Police have arrested former Minister Harin Fernando in connection with an election violation during the recent general elections.

Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct

A bird species found in mainland Europe and the Mediterranean is thought to be extinct globally by a coalition of conservation groups.

Driver arrested for stealing Rs. 75 Mn in cash from secure transportation service

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Gampaha for allegedly stealing Rs. 75 million in cash from an institution that provides secure cash transportation services.

Appeal Court upholds death sentence on Julampitiye Amare

The Court of Appeal upheld the death sentence imposed by the Tangalle High Court on Geeganage Gamage Amarasiri, alias ‘Julampitiye Amare,’ who was found guilty of killing two individuals and injuring another in 2012 in Katuwana, Hambantota.

Police summon Harin Fernando over election violation in Badulla

Badulla Police have summoned former Minister Harin Fernando to provide a statement regarding an election violation during the recent general elections.

Customs seize Rs.90Mn worth medicines abused by schoolchildren as intoxicants

A large batch of pharmaceutical drugs that is commonly used as a painkiller and also widely abused among addicts and schoolchildren as an intoxicant was seized by Sri Lanka Customs from a consignment smuggled into the country last week.

Bitterness brews over morality in Ravi K’s nomination on National List

The nomination of Mr. Ravi Karunanayake as an MP on the National List came under fire from the leaders of political parties that contested the General Election under the gas cylinder symbol.

I got nominated for slot meant for NDF as per agreement - Ravi K

In response to controversy over National List nomination, Mr. Ravi Karunanayake said there is no moral issue here because the New Democratic Front (NDF) has been assured of one slot in accordance with the MoU signed among the alliance partners.

Parliamentary traditions changed for Thursday’s opening

Some of the traditions involved in opening of a new Parliament has been changed, sources said yesterday. This has been done to make the opening ceremony as simple as possible.

Muslims disappointed over lack of Cabinet representation

Even though 70 percent of Sri Lankan Muslims voted for the National People’s Power (NPP) government, no Muslim representatives were included in the recent Cabinet appointments, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Kandy District candidate Rishad Mahroof said.

Perks announced for newly elected MPs

Parliamentary Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera outlined the benefits newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) will receive.

Strategic branding key to SL’s success in India’s wedding market: Vandana Mohan

Access to information and strategic branding are pivotal for Sri Lanka to emerge as a premier wedding destination for Indians, according to Vandana Mohan, India’s first female event manager and founder of the Wedding Design Company.

ADB approves USD 200 million policy-based loan to Sri Lanka

Manila, Philiphines (19 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a USD 200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)said.

Challenging arrest over road accident in 2023: Ravi Seneviratne’s FR dismissed

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by incumbent Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne challenging his arrest over a road accident in 2023 has been dismissed by Supreme Court.

Ranjith Madduma Bandara named as one of SJB national list MPs

An Extraordinary Gazette has officially named Ranjith Madduma Bandara as a National List Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB).

18 Ministry Secretaries appointed

New Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and 16 Ministry Secretaries were appointed today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Government seeks to remove barriers to effective public service

The government aims to create an environment where public officials can serve freely and effectively while removing barriers that hinder both officials and citizens in delivering and accessing services.

Conducting A/L tuition classes prohibited from tonight

Conducting coaching or tuition classes targeting the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examinations will be prohibited from midnight today, the Department of Examinations said.

Aruni Ranaraja appointed new Foreign Secretary

Aruni Ranaraja has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary, succeeding Aruni Wijewardena, who previously held the position.

Meningococcal disease outbreak at Army Training School under control

The outbreak of Meningococcal disease at the Sri Lanka Army Recruit Training School in Vedditalativu is under control, Director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) said.

Bimal appointed Leader of the House, Nalinda Chief Government Whip

Minister Bimal Rathnayake has been appointed as the Leader of the House while Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as Chief Government Whip, the Government said.

New Public Security Minister vows to end police politicisation

While assuring the public that tackling bribery and corruption will remain a priority, the new Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijayapala said today that he is committed to restoring the independence of the Sri Lanka Police, which he noted had been politicised under previous governments.

Train derailed at Diyatalawa

A train traveling from Kandy to Badulla derailed at the Diyatalawa railway station a short while ago, the Railways Department said.

Nalinda Jayatissa appointed as Cabinet Media Spokesman

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as the Cabinet Spokesman for the new government.

Kanchana Wijesekara to enter Parliament through National List?

Former Minister and New Democratic Front (NDF) candidate Kanchana Wijesekara is likely to enter Parliament through the National List, a number of former MPs told the media a shortwhile ago.