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No faith motion against Energy Minister handed over to Speaker

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Opposition handed over the no confidence motion against Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today. Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha ... Read More


Pentagon wants $200 billion for Iran war. It's nearly 50% of Tehran's GDP

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Pentagon is reportedly seeking over $200 billion from the US Congress to fund President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran. If approved, the war funds will boost the US mi... Read More


Sri Lanka among world's least Happy Nations in 2026 report

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy countries in the latest World Happiness Report 2026, placing 134th out of 147 nations with a score of 4.0, highlighting ongoing c... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe's surgery successful: Ravi K

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has undergone a successful surgery abroad, Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake told Parliament today. "Let's hope for a speedy recovery for t... Read More


Explosive Airbus bribery claim: Rs. 60 Mn allegedly paid to Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Ch... Read More


Lankadeepa wins SLIM-Kantar People's Award for 20th time

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Wijeya Newspapers 'Lankadeepa' was named the Most Popular Newspaper of the Year at the prestigious SLIM-Kantar People's Awards last evening, marking its 20th win at the annual e... Read More


No crisis in the country: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said today there is no crisis in the country as some factions are trying to show. He t... Read More


LilyLanka platform launched to strengthen Sri Lanka's digital tourism strategy

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- A new digital tourism platform, LilyLanka, was officially launched on Tuesday as part of efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka's move towards a technology-driven tourism industry, wit... Read More


Parking fee collection temporarily suspended in Colombo City

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced the temporary suspension of parking fees for vehicles entering Colombo City, effective immediately and until further notice. C... Read More


Lawyer disenrolled for chewing court documents

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- The Supreme Court ordered the disenrolment of a female Attorney-at-Law after she pleaded guilty to tearing and chewing two pages of a case record at the Kekirawa District Court ... Read More