Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Presidential Secretariat declines to disclose names of media division officials under RTI

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Presidential Secretariat has informed social activist Anuruddha Bandara that the names of officials attached to the Presidential Media Division cannot be disclosed. In a lett... Read More


Abdul Wazeeth sworn in as MP

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Abdul Wazeeth was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne a short while ago. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mi... Read More


Sri Lanka faces shortage of police officers: Minister

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka is currently facing a shortage of police officers, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today. The Minister said the country needs 28,000 police ... Read More


Eight Sri Lankans set to feature in ILT20 Season 4

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Eight Sri Lankan cricketers are set to take part in the fourth season of the International League T20 (ILT20), scheduled to be held from December 2025 to January 2026. Defending ... Read More


National media policy to be introduced within three months: Minister

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The national media policy will come into effect within three months, Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today. "The policy will be formulated by media stake... Read More


Report on container clearance scam to be presented to Parliament soon

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The report of the committee that investigated into the container clearance scam will be presented to Parliament soon, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told the House today. He added... Read More


No improvement in Bathiya's health; new treatment decision tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A decision is expected tomorrow on whether to change the treatment being given to the ailing elephant Bathiya, who has been ill for several days in the Polpithigama area. Profess... Read More


Dr. Maheshi Wijerathna further remanded over corruption charges

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The specialist neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Wijerathna, attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, was today ordered to be further remanded until July 15 by Colombo Chief M... Read More


Former Deputy Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Department granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The former Commissioner General of the Motor Traffic Department, Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe and three others were released on bail over an illegal vehicle registration and nu... Read More


Former Health Secretary granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was released on bail in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged accumulation of illicit assets. Colombo... Read More