Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Former MPs file petitions against Bill to abolish parliamentary pensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Six former Members of Parliament have filed petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the bill proposed to abolish parliamentary pensions. The first pe... Read More


Inmate dies after falling into well

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 22-year-old remand prisoner has died at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital after falling into a well within the Galle Prison premises. The deceased has been identified as a resi... Read More


17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off in Maldives

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, th... Read More


Northern railway line to close for storm repairs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Sections of the Northern Railway Line will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow (19) to facilitate urgent reconstruction following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Genera... Read More


Sri Lanka's economy must focus on export-led growth to achieve targets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Sri Lanka's economy, currently recovering from the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, needs to grow at 10%-11% between 2026 and 2030, with a minimum of 7%-8% growth over the next five yea... Read More


Health minister discusses sector challenges with Chief Prelates

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni visited the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera of the Asgiri Chapter and the M... Read More


Driver bailed after crash injures two children

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Horana Chief Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya ordered the release of a three-wheeler driver on a personal bail of Rs. 500,000 yesterday (17). The court also directed the suspect ... Read More


Tense standoff between police and SLPP members

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A heated confrontation broke out between police and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members last night during preparations for an event in Thambutthegama. The clash occurred ... Read More


Frost covers Nuwara Eliya as temperatures drop

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Ground frost, locally known as 'Mal Thuhina', was observed in several areas of Nuwara Eliya early this morning (17). While frost typically occurs in December, the phenomenon app... Read More


Will Eric Meyer be the next US Ambassador?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Senior diplomat Eric Meyer is set to become the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka following a nomination by President Donald Trump. Foreign reports indicate that the ap... Read More