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The Gnanasara affair, ethno-religious divisions and political opportunism

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The NPP government is probably facing the biggest challenge since it was elected to power in 2023. The present imbroglio over the disrobing of a convicted monk (Gnanasara Thero) l... Read More


Are Our Awards About Music or Marketing?

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- Every award night tells the same story. A trending cover, someone else's song with a new beat wins "Best Performance." A viral hit wins "Most Popular." Meanwhile, living legends... Read More


Sri Lanka wins two gold medals at Asian Para Games

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka won two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today, with Janani Dhananjana Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Somasiri claiming top honours in their... Read More


Gnanasara Thero satyagraha enters 8th day amid court order

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A satyagraha campaign demanding the release and pardon of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero entered its eighth day today at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, amid a court o... Read More


Colombo's high population density contributes to TB spread: Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The high population density in Colombo City has contributed to the spread of tuberculosis (TB) over the years, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today. Respondin... Read More


Passenger drone trial flight planned for Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka is exploring the introduction of passenger drone technology, also known as electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, to improve urban air mobility, touri... Read More


Spill gates opened at 15 major and medium reservoirs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Spill gates have been opened at seven major reservoirs and three medium-sized reservoirs, while eight major reservoirs and eight medium-sized reservoirs are spilling, according t... Read More


Krrish case: Namal Rajapaksa further remanded till November 6

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today rejected the bail application filed on behalf of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was further remanded until November 6 in... Read More


Former MP Tissa Kuttiarachchi arrives at PCID

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Former Parliamentarian Tissa Kuttiarachchi arrived at the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID) today (23) to provide a statement, following a summons issued to him. P... Read More


Chamara Sampath remanded until November 6

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Former Minister and Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath and his former secretary were today remanded until November 6 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama over allega... Read More