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Nadee Teacher launches three more books to boost children's imagination

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Nadeeka Maduwanthi, Well-known teacher and children's writer who publishes a series of books for children, released three of her latest books at the Colombo International Book Fai... Read More


Generic vs. brand name prescriptions: Who benefits?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The government has ordered doctors to write only the GENERIC name, not the brand name. On paper, it sounds pro-people. Cheap drugs for all. But on the ground, it is dangerous if i... Read More


Gen Z reshapes political change across the world

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The dynamics of political change across countries are undergoing changes. Political change is no longer brought about only by elections involving conventional political parties an... Read More


NPP's dilemma over the PTA

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The National People's Power (NPP) government is facing a serious dilemma in keeping some of its pledges to the people given during the last Presidential and Parliamentary election... Read More


What flight FZ1073 means for the Abraham Accords and for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- On September 30, 2026, Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit confrontation triggered emergency and hijack codes. A... Read More


If the Sri Lankan government is willing to open the door they will know the wisdom I am carrying - Jerome Fernando

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Jerome Fernando is a very well-known name in the country. While many still criticise him as he calls himself the son of God, his followers have strengthened locally and internatio... Read More


Mahinda Kahandagama arrested over drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over alleged drug trafficking, police said. Pol... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa returns from Singapore

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka last night (5) after completing a visit to Singapore. She arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at a... Read More


Government ready to debate NCM against Speaker this week: Bimal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The government is willing to take up the debate on the no-confidence motion (NCM) against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne this week itself, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told P... Read More


Rohitha Abeygunawardhane, Anuradha Jayaratne exchange COPE, COPA memberships

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- New Democratic Front (NDF) MPs Rohitha Abeygunawardhane and Anuradha Jayaratne have exchanged their memberships in the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and the Committee on ... Read More