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Israel and its little empire in turmoil: Deadlocked elections leave Israel facing possible civil strife

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Let me explain -- else, we may have the non-resident Israeli Ambassador based in New Delhi together with his boss, the US Ambassador in Colombo, rushing into our news office takin... Read More


'Please allow us to tell our stories': Theepachelvan on the struggles of Tamil writers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) issued a landmark ruling recently on the release of two books by the prominent Tamil writer B. Pradeepan-also known as Theepachelv... Read More


Ex-Presidency: A Promise We Keep Postponing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Yes, I am ready to stand as a single-issue presidential candidate. I will serve for six months only, within which time I will abolish the Executive Presidency and institute a parl... Read More


Should Chief Prelates Intervene to Secure Gnanasara Thera's Release?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- According to reports, the protest by monks at Vihara Maha Devi Park was called off following assurances attributed to the Chief Prelates that steps would be taken to secure the re... Read More


Custodial deaths are inimical to national interests

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Two custodial deaths have rocked the National People's Power (NPP) government, amidst allegations by opposition parties and local and human rights activists that the government is... Read More


Namal brought to court over Krrish deal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- MP Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, was brought to the Colombo Magistrate's Court by prison officials this morning in connection with the Krrish deal case. Th... Read More


Govt aims to return State-held lands in North by year-end: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi told Parliament today that the Government is aiming to release as much State-held land in the Northern Province as possible before the end ... Read More


Road accidents claim 2,536 lives annually: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- An average of 2,536 people were killed in road accidents annually between 2021 and 2025, Deputy Minister Hansaka Wijemuni told Parliament today. He said an average of 32,483 peop... Read More


Women's leadership a condition for global survival, PM says

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said women's leadership is no longer merely an equality target but a condition for global survival. She made these remarks while address... Read More


National programme planned to ensure children's online safety

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Government has begun preliminary discussions to establish an inter-ministerial national programme to ensure children's online safety and digital well-being. The initial discu... Read More