The Indian state of Assam, which has a large Muslim population, has repealed a British-era law on Muslim marriage and divorce, prompting anger among the minority community whose leaders say the plan is an attempt to polarise voters on religious lines ahead of the national election. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X […]

Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman, emphasized that addressing the challenges encountered by the upcountry Tamil community should extend beyond mere daily wages.

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Deshbandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the new Inspector General of Police. The letter of appointment was presented to him by Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (26) This appointment, in compliance with Articles 41C.(1) and 61E.(b) of the Constitution of the Democratic […]

Deshabandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the 36th Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka.

A total of 83 people have been killed in homicides in 2024 thus far, Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa reported.

A measured partnership between Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel helped India overcome nerves on the fourth day to clinch the Ranchi Test. With that, the hosts have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead to inflict the first Test series loss on the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes era. India, resuming from 40/0, began in fine fashion on the […]

In response to the prevailing high-temperature weather conditions, the Ministry of Education has released a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the protection of school children from potential adverse effects.

The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League is scheduled to be held from 12 Â 22 December, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday (26 Feb.).

A survey conducted by the University of Peradeniya has revealed that 71% of the official telephone lines assigned to state institutions in the country are not functioning properly.

A hotline number has been established for the public to access the freehold rights of their land, thereby realizing the objectives of the “Urumaya” national program. Individuals are encouraged to register their requests by contacting the President’s Office, “Urumaya” National Operations Secretariat, via hotline number 1908 or telephone numbers 0114 354600/0114 354601, available from 8:30 […]

A hotline number has been established for the public to access the freehold rights of their land, thereby realizing the objectives of the Urumaya national program, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government is resigning, in a move that could open the door to U.S.-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority.

The convenor of the Kelaniya University s Students Union, Kelum Mudannayake, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday (26 Feb.).

Doctors of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital suspect that the recent deaths of several dialysis patients was due to a chemical used for the treatment.

United Petroleum Australia Pty Ltd has entered into a contract with Sri Lanka s Ministry of Power and Energy to supply petroleum products into the local market.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 February 2024 by the Department of Meteorology The prevailing dry weather condition in Eastern and Uva provinces is expected to temporarily change from today (26th). Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and Nuwara-Eliya, Matale and Polonnaruwa districts.  Showers or thundershowers may occur at […]

In an effort to support the education of Sri Lankan children, President Ranil Wickremesinghe introduced the “Presidential Academic Scholarship Program 2024/2025.” This special scholarship initiative, launched through the President’s Fund, aims to provide financial assistance to 100,000 students from Grade 01 to Grade 11 across all 10,126 schools in the country.  A total allocation of […]

On 24 January this year, the Chinese Vice-Premier Li Guozhong made a brief transit halt in the Maldives. During the stopover, he met with the Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer. The Vice-Premier was on his way back after attending the Non-Aligned Summit and the third South Summit in Uganda from 19-24 January. This came after President […]

Two persons have been arrested in connection with a murder that took place in Lellama, Negombo in August 2023.

India’s interim budget focus on poor, youth, farmers and women will not only uplift more than 60 percent of the population in India but also have a spillover effect in South Asia. It sets an example for the developing countries to uplift the downtrodden, facilitate the youth, farmers and empower the women. Overall, it will […]