Sri Lanka set to pay tribute to fallen war heroes
Today (19) marks the National War Heroes’ Day, the remembrance of fallen war heroes, who had fallen victim to the prolonged warfare of three...
Gota confirms presidential run – report
Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, accused by rights groups of war crimes during the final months of Sri Lanka’s long-running civil war a decade...
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places
Showery condition is expected to enhance in most parts of the island, particularly in south-western part in next few days.
Showers or thundershowers will occur...
Legal action against persons spreading rumours to cause public disorder
Legal action will be sought against persons who disperse rumours or false statements that may cause panic and incite violence among the public, says...
CPJ criticizes reinstatement of Major Bulathwatte
An international rights group on Thursday expressed alarm over the Sri Lanka army’s decision to reinstate an intelligence officer accused of high-profile attacks against...
Easter attacks pose no major threat to SL’s debt repayment ability:...
The recent Easter Sunday bombings and the resultant economic slowdown don’t pose a major threat to Sri Lanka’s debt refinancing capacity, according to the...
Number of Vesak dansals hits record low
For the very first time in history, the number of dansals during Vesak will be limited to 95. Although some 6,000 dansals were registered...
Ten charges levelled against Rishad in no-confidence motion
The No-Confidence motion against Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, signed by nearly sixty-four parliamentarians including the MPs of the Opposition, was handed over to Speaker Karu...
Rishad called me thrice over suspect of Dehiwala bombing
The Commander of Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, states that Minister Rishad Bathiudeen had called him three times over an arrest of...
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places
The enhancement of showery condition particularly in South western part is expected in next few days.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in...
