(UCAN) Catholic officials and parliamentarians have called for the arrest and interrogation of former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena over his controversial statement regarding the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The call came after Sirisena told the media, on March 22, that he was ready to testify in court to reveal confidential information about the masterminds […]

Four school boys drowned while bathing in the Ma Oya in Alawwa while another student was rescued and hospitalised. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said a group of five boys had been bathing in the river when the incident occurred. One of the boys was rescued by residents in the area and admitted to hospital. […]

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is on a state visit to China, called on President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (March 27). During the discussion, which took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the two leaders have agreed to continue to act under the friendship, peace, mutual respect and fivefold […]

Santosh Jha stresses importance of Unique Digital Identity project Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha has said that India is working with Sri Lanka to roll out the Unique Digital Identity (UDI) Project based on modular micro service based architecture aka MOSIP architecture. He has said they strongly believe that as in the case of India […]

By Dr Laksiri Fernando It is not the country per se, but the politicians and the people who are wrong. While politicians should take 70 percent responsibility, the people also should take 30 percent. It is true that these wrongs on the part of the politicians or the people are not limited to Sri Lanka. […]

Chief Government Whip and Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has accused a section of the clergy of protecting those responsible for the premeditated destruction of property belonging to SLPP politicians and supporters during the May 09/10, 2022, violence across the country. The Minister alleged that police investigations into the incidents were slow. Claiming […]

The ruling SLPP yesterday (27) replaced its National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa with Hambantota District MP Namal Rajapaksa. Party sources said that the decision had been made at an executive committee meeting of the SLPP at former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official residence at Wijerama Road in Colombo. The announcement was made by State Minister D.V. Chanaka […]

By Saman Indrajith Even if circumstances lead to holding a general election early, the Election Commission (EC) is ready to hold the presidential election on time between 17 September and 17 October, 2014, EC Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake has said. Asked to comment on SLPP MPs urging to support the proposal to conduct a general election, […]

United National Party (UNP) Chairman, MP Vajira Abeywardena  stressed that the election amendment bills recently tabled in parliament will not impact the prearranged schedule of the elections, which are set to occur in compliance with constitutional regulations. He pointed out that opposition factions lacking clear slogans are resorting to misleading tactics by spreading false propaganda […]

Authorities have announced the largest cocaine shipment seizure of the year in the Caribbean Sea off Colombia after military ships and planes chased down a speedboat holding almost four tons of the drug.

United National Party (UNP) chairman, MP Wajira Abeywardena has vehemently refuted the claims made by the opposition about the possible delay of the forthcoming elections.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka stands out as the sole nation in Asia where democracy is fully safeguarded, ensuring that governmental actions do not impede the operations of the opposition. The President also underscored the significance of safeguarding the democratic parliamentary system, ensuring that everyone’s viewpoints are afforded an opportunity to be heard. [̷...

The government has reduced the special commodity levy on imported onions and rice has been reduced with effect from today (March 27).

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during an inspection tour, visited the John de Silva Memorial Theatre and the long-delayed National Art Gallery. Despite construction commencing in 2011, both projects remain incomplete, the President s Media Division reported.

Four school boys have reportedly drowned while bathing in the Ma Oya in Alwwa while another student has been rescued and hospitalised.

The Health Trade Union Alliance says that 72 health sector trade unions will launch an indefinite strike from 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday (April 02).

President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Sri Lanka stands out as the sole nation in Asia where democracy is fully safeguarded, ensuring that governmental actions do not impede the operations of the opposition.

MP Namal Rajapaksa has been unanimously elected as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna s new national organiser, a post previously held by former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

One lane of the road from Punchi Borella towards Maradana has been blocked for traffic due to a protest by medical students, Ada Derana reporter said.

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a suspected international drug trafficker in Nuwara Eliya, police said.

Three activists arrested during a recent protest march organized by the Jana Aragala Vyaparaya (People s Struggle Movement) have been further remanded.

The Meteorology Department has issued an advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts today (27).

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, who is on a state visit to China, called on President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (March 27).

India s Tamil Nadu government informed Madras High Court on Tuesday that Sri Lankan deputy high commission has issued temporary travel documents to three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case - Sriharan alias Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar.

The petition filed seeking legal action against the former chief of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Nilantha Jayawardena with respect to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks has been fixed for consideration by the Court of Appeal on May 28.