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Rule of law, a must to boost investor confidence - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Leader of the House and Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament that the success of anti-bribery efforts depends on the honest service ... Read More


Opposition readies NCM against Speaker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The process of signing the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) to be brought by the Opposition against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne commenced yesterday (8) at the Office of the Leader ... Read More


Salaries of all in government sector will rise with Budget 2027 - PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament that salaries of government employees will be increa... Read More


President holds special discussion with Maha Sangha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a committee would be appointed to review and amend the existing laws governing the manner in which Buddhist monks are detained in pr... Read More


Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (09), with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm likely in several areas, according to ... Read More


Restaurant owner killed, wife injured in Kalutara shooting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A restaurant owner was killed and his wife injured in a shooting at a restaurant on the Kalutara-Nagoda Road this morning (09), police said. The injured woman was admitted to the ... Read More


'Investigations launched into hate speech circulated on social media' - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today (09) that investigations are underway into individuals spreading hate speech through socia... Read More


Thilina Gamage removed from judicial service following disciplinary inquiry

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Judicial Service Commission has decided to dismiss former Colombo Chief Magistrate and former Moratuwa District Judge Thilina Gamage from service after finding him guilty of a... Read More


Musaeus College observes 'Pink Wednesday' to raise breast cancer awareness

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marking the occasion, students of Musaeus College, Colombo, launched an exemplary programme on October 7 to raise national awareness abou... Read More


NCM against Speaker handed over to Parliament Secretary General

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) brought by the Opposition against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne was handed over to Parliament Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera on Friday (9)... Read More