The People of Puttalam have raised the failure on the part of successive governments to provide quality education for children living in the North Western Province district and the woeful state of the healthcare system there. They have pointed out the dearth of teachers and medical staff, particularly doctors, when the Interim Secretariat for Truth […]

By Uditha Devapriya A book on Ravindra Randeniya was long incoming, and now we have two. Full disclosure: I am the author of one of them. Gamini Weragama, arguably the most knowledgeable and reputed film critic writing in Sinhala today, has authored the other. Weragama’s book was published by Sarasavi, mine by FastADS. Both were […]

Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, emphasized that dengue disease extends beyond mere health implications, presenting significant economic and social challenges. He underscored that the Ministry of Health alone cannot effectively control the spread of dengue and requires full public support.

Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, emphasized that dengue disease extends beyond mere health implications, presenting significant economic and social challenges. He underscored that the Ministry of Health alone cannot effectively control the spread of dengue and requires full public support. Dr Samaraweera, participating in a special news conference held at [̷...

State Minister for Rural Economy K. Kader Masthan addressing the press briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) today (06), on the theme ‘Collective path to a stable country’announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has prioritized the development of the war-affected Northern Province and that the necessary financial allocations have been provided to the MPs […]

The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union of Sri Lanka Railways says they have decided to launch a strike from midnight today (06).

Sri Lanka and a group of creditors are in advanced talks over a deal aimed at restructuring the nation s debt with bilateral lenders, according to people familiar with the matter.

The second reading of the draft Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in the Parliament this evening (06) with a majority of 44 votes.

Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced to the House this evening (06) that the third reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in the Parliament with amendments.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer has called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees in Colombo today (June 6).

All government schools in Elapatha and Ayagama education divisions in the Nivithigala Education Zone will remain closed tomorrow (07) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.

A person with prior health complications who had contracted bird flu died in Mexico in April and the source of exposure to the virus was unknown, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero has been arrested by police this afternoon (06), while engaging in a protest against the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill .

The Supreme Court, which concluded the hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the postponement of the 2023 Local Government elections, has deferred delivering its verdict.

The government has decided to provide Rs. 10,000 each for the families affected by floods in order to clean up their houses, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

The Department of Irrigation has announced that while flood waters are gradually receding, certain areas may continue to experience the aftermath of the recent flooding and adverse weather.

An Israeli strike early Thursday on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza killed more than 30 people, including 23 women and children, according to local health officials. The Israeli military said Hamas militants were operating from within the school.

State Minister of Technology Kanaka Herath announced that the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for the implementation of the ÂStarlinkÂ, the satellite unit of Elon Musk s SpaceX, to provide internet services in Sri Lanka.

A joint steering committee comprising all relevant government agencies has been established to provide solutions to prevent future flooding in the Gampaha district.

MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara stated during today s parliamentary session (June 06) that a potential solution for the rescue of Sri Lankans held captive by Myanmar terrorists has been identified.