Former Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman was reportedly rushed to the Colombo National Hospital after falling ill during the protest march staged by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) this afternoon (30 Jan.).

Israeli forces have killed three militants inside a hospital in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank.

The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted a proposal seeking to continue the Aswesuma scheme for welfare benefits payments with several new amendments.

An individual has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after reportedly sustaining injuries during the protest march staged by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on Tuesday (30 Jan.).

Sri Lanka and Thailand are expected to sign a bilateral aviation services agreement during the upcoming visit of Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin to Colombo.

The police have fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) protesters in Colombo this afternoon (Jan.30).

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world s largest charitable foundations, has agreed to establish a Program Support Unit to support the Office of the President of Sri Lanka.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the President to establish a statutory body named Investment Infrastructure Facilities Corporation, and to entrust the Corporation with the responsibility of providing  roads, electricity, water, housing and other infrastructure facilities to the investment promotion zones and to establish and manage investment promotion facilities.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to implement the under mentioned paddy purchase program. It has been planned to implement a loan scheme through public and private banks under a concessional interest rate for the purchase of […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to publish the bill amending the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988 (including provisions to strengthen the existing regulatory standards in areas including Issuance of bank licenses, bank ownership, joint supervision, […]

Traffic congestion is reported in Town Hall, Colombo, due to a protest march organized by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ada Derana correspondent says.

The Cabinet of Ministers taking into account a proposal presented by the Minister of Environment,  granted  approval to take necessary steps for the immediate export (under the supervision of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau), the granite removed during the construction of Hambantota Magampura port which is currently piled near the administrative building of the […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by the Minister of Power and Energy to establish a wind power station on Mannar Island on a build, own and operate (BOO) basis with private sector investors selected on a competitive basis with an operational period of 20 years. Initially the Cabinet of Ministers at a  […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to commence the operations of the Institute of National Credit Insurance. Cabinet approval was granted on 27.04.2021 for the establishment of the Institute of National Credit Insurance for the purpose of […]

Another court order was issued this morning (30 Jan.), preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) supporters from entering parts of Colombo during its political rally due to be held later today.

Three junior staff members of parliament have been arrested by the Child and Women s Bureau of Police for allegedly abusing two female staff members.

The anti-government protest march planned to be staged by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Colombo this afternoon has been slapped with yet another court order.

A Pakistan court handed former Prime Minister Imran Khan a 10-year jail term on Tuesday for leaking state secrets, the former premier s media team said, his second conviction in recent months and just 10 days before the country s general election.

A notorious underworld figure was arrested on Tuesday (30 Jan.), while in possession of a cache of weapons, police reported.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has introduced several new methods for consumers to pay their electricity bills in a more efficient manner.

Four paratroopers have suffered minor injuries during Independence Day rehearsals this morning, Ada Derana learns.

A court order was issued on Tuesday (30 Jan.), preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from inconveniencing the public during its political rally due to be held later today.

A five-member Supreme Court judge bench commenced hearing the petitions filed against the government s new Anti-Terrorism Bill for the third day straight.