Basil says people have been denied the opportunity to exercise their franchise over the indefinite postponement of LG polls

As the hot weather gradually relinquishes its hold, residents across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces are urged to brace for heavy showers above 75 mm during next 36 hours, according to the bulleti

Says only a Presidential Election could be held within this year legally

Transfer of land occupied by the security forces in Jaffna, to the owners under the “Urumaya” programme took place yesterday at Ottagapulam i

The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has requested Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe to withdraw the bill which, if enacted, will provide for the reduction of the age of consent to 14, a pre

The indictment was served on the accused after the High Court and Court of Appeal dismissed the preliminary objections raised by the accused against the indictment

says the importance of dental health should be taught at school level

The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court on March 14 remanded Keheliya and ten others till March 28

Says the proposal was conveyed to President

In what appeared to be a controversial statement, former President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday that he is aware of who is behind the Easter Sunday terrorist bombings and ready to divulge all details in case a court order is given.

Sri Lanka remains alert whether the Canadian government leaders will repeat what it calls ‘unsubstantiated genocid

Every year,with the coming of spring opens the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in China’s island province Hainan. The theme for this year, “Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities”, is a hig

The 76th AGM of the Sri Lanka Army Engineers Association will be held on Saturday (March 23) at 9 am at ‘Leisure Bay’ Army Camp, Mattegoda. The Army Engineers’ Association consists of retired all ranks of the Engineer Regiments in the Sri La

A suspected underworld gunman was killed and 19 other underworld members have been arrested during the special Police operation conducted to curb underworld activities in Sri Lanka. Police said the gunman, an accomplice of underworld figure Mangul

Amid the country’s high cost of living, there’s an increased risk of individuals falling prey to ongoing scams and cyber frauds as more people are desperately resorting to earning quick money, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCE

The approval rating of the government fell from 9% in October 2023 to 7%

As forecasted by the National Meteorological Centre’s forecasting division, many areas across the island experienced showers following a change in the prevailing dry weather. Duty Meteorologist Chaminda de Silva, attached to the Meteorological Ce

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said the Sri Lankan authorities are making good progress in implementing an ambitious reform agenda under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and the outcomes are commendable. The positive outcomes incl

In the wake of calls for a snap general election , Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stalwart Basil Rajapaksa who held a one on one meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said talks ended on a positive note and they decided to consult

Both international and local forces influenced me to take over the presidency and form a new government even through violating the constitution during ‘Aragalaya’ back in 2022, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena revealed yesterday. “Some promin

COPE Chairman MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena yesterday said if he was fit to be elected as a Member of Parliament, why can’t he function as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). Abeygunawardena told Parliament that Standing Orde

The British government reiterated its commitment to encouraging Sri Lanka to uphold its human rights obligations, fulfill promises regarding transitional justice and legislative reform, and enhance trust in its institutions, despite the predominant s

Atelier Kandy, renowned for its cultural vibrancy, is poised to host an unforgettable Friday evening of jazz as En-route, the esteemed jazz ensemble, prepares to take the stage in a celebration of the Great American Songbook. On the eve of this highl

The Wildlife Conservation Department has reported a total of 298 elephants falling victim to electrocution since 2018. They attributed the elephant deaths to the installation of various obstacles and traps, including substandard electric fences int

The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2023 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen with

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) yesterday recommended in its report that the Central Bank must defer the salary increase of its employees until a fair solution is found. COPF Chairman Dr. Harsha De Silva while presenting the report in Parliame

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stalwart Basil Rajapaksa, in response to a query about the former President’s decision to ban chemical farming, said a leader should take final responsibility for any decision taken by him. “I don’t know. A

Running counter to the statement by the Health Ministry regarding the return of migrated doctors to Sri Lanka, recent statistics paint a different picture, revealing only a meagre five specialists have returned to the country this year. The assert

Sri Lanka has barred research activities for German vessel ‘Sonne’ in keeping with the one-year moratorium on such activities involving foreign ships in its Exclusive Economic Zone, but it will be allowed for replenishment in the Colombo port, Da

The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre has announced a welcome change in the prevailing dry weather across the island, with several provinces set to experience much-needed rainfall starting tomorrow. The Eastern, Uva, and No