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By N Sathiya Moorthy Even as many, if not most, Sri Lankan eyes are riveted to New Delhi for the impact of Modi 3.0 government on bilateral relations the nation itself is caught in the web of its own making. It’s as much economic as it is political. The reverse is equally true. Yes, it owes […]
Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third term in a grand ceremony at the presidential palace in Delhi. The leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party took his oath, saying he would “do right to all manner of people without affection or ill-will”. Mr Modi’s BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won […]
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has dropped an investigation over alleged death threats on MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. The CID claimed the probe was suspended after the MP had reportedly said there was no need for such an investigation. An investigation had been launched over alleged death threats received by MP Dr. Harsha de […]
… warn of sharp deterioration of integrity of that Office By Shamindra Ferdinando The JVP-led NPP lawyers’ group yesterday (09) said the Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam’s term shouldn’t be extended under any circumstances.Upul Kariyawasam, PC, on behalf of the JJB lawyers’ group, said that they were totally against President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s move to grant Rajaratnam […]
Several Ministers in pro-Ranil group By Shamindra Ferdinando The New Alliance, a newly-formed political outfit, consisting of a group of dissident SLPP MPs, over the weekend, reached an understanding with the SLFP to pursue a common agenda, widely believed to be beneficial to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The formation of the New Alliance-SLFP was announced at […]
Rex Clementine in Dallas There have been many surprises this World Cup. Sri Lanka are facing elimination without progressing to the second round, but far worse is the situation of some of the pre-tournament favourites such as Pakistan, who lost to USA and New Zealand, who were embarrassed by Afghanistan. Sri Lankan fans on Friday […]
Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Rasika Kumara said that civilians, regardless of their status, could be admitted to the military hospital.The official said so when The Island asked him why SLPP MP Gunatilleke Rajapaksa, injured in a fight with fellow Kandy District MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, at the Presidential Secretariat on 03 June, had been admitted to the military […]
Monday 10th June, 2024 Presidential candidates of the SJB and the JVP-led NPP, Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, respectively, have chosen to sprint even before the commencement of the next presidential race, which is a marathon, wherein one has to pace oneself skilfully to prevent fatigue and maintain momentum. The two sides have been […]
… vows no partnership with those who bankrupted country Eksath Janaraja Peramuna (EJP) has denied recent speculative reports, particularly on social media, that its leader Champika Ranawaka secretly met SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa to negotiate a deal ahead of the Presidential Poll. General Secretary Bandula Chandrasekera emphasised that there was absolutely no basis for claims of […]
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda has announced that the national convention of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) will be held in Jaffna. Addressing a gathering in Jaffna at EPDP main office, Minister Devananda said that district level meetings would held ahead of the national convention. Party sources said that they have already decided to back […]
Sri Lanka Tourism participated at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF – 2024), which is an annual event held in Guangzhou, China, as an important platform for all the Travel Industry participants across the world to meet, network, negotiate and conduct businesses in the Tourism sector in southern China. This is also a unique opportunity […]
Enhancing Patient-centred Communication in Medicine: Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Joint Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health Section Edit...
The inauguration of the Advanced Residency Programme on Leadership in Parliament for Clerks and Officials organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held today (10) at 2.00 pm at the Parliamentary complex under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, parliament sources said. A group of […]
By Easwaran Rutnam Two top retired Police investigators, Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara, have extended support to the National People’s Power (NPP) led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara took the stage at an NPP event attended by retired Police officers. […]
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Three main accomplices of notorious drug trafficker Loku Patty , who is in hiding in Dubai, have been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) at Kahatuduwa.
In a major bust, customs officials at Chennai airport seized 13.5 kg of gold worth INR 85 million from a Sri Lankan passenger who arrived from Singapore on Saturday evening, Indian media reported today.
Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has taken oath as India’s prime minister for a third time. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian president. Mr Modi’s BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won the general election with 293 seats, a lower margin than predicted by […]
Sri Lanka has been elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the elections held in New York, on 07 June 2024, for a three-year term commencing on 01 January 2025,stated the Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in India this morning (09) via Indira Gandhi Airport to attend the swearing-in ceremony of H.E. Narendra Modi, who has been elected as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term.
Scotland must be wondering what they have to do to be noticed at the T20 World Cup. Their terrific win over Namibia on a slow Kensington Oval deck was sandwiched somewhere between USA’s Super Over stunner over Pakistan, Canada trumping Ireland, and Afghanistan steamrolling New Zealand. Two nights prior to that result against Namibia, Scotland […]
Narendra Modi was sworn in Sunday for a rare third consecutive term as India s prime minister, relying on his coalition partners after his party failed to win a parliamentary majority in a surprise outcome.
Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman for allegedly cheating a businessman by obtaining a sum of Rs. 150 million from him and failing to pay it back.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has informed the Speaker of Parliament that SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has said there is no threats to his life and hence an investigation in that aspect is not necessary.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in India this morning (09) via Indira Gandhi Airport to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, who has been elected as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term. President Wickremesinghe was warmly welcomed at the airport by Additional Secretary P. Kumaran on behalf of the Indian Ministry […]
A body has been found in the search for TV and radio presenter Dr Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi. The 67-year-old went missing on Wednesday after setting off on a walk from Agios Nikolaos beach. The body – which has yet to be formally identified – was found at a small cliff […]
Here we go, again. One of the consequences of their politically motivated estrangement in the bilateral-cricket ecosystem is a heightened sense of anticipation when India and Pakistan meet at an ICC event. Even if it’s happened 12 times at 11 tournaments in the 13 years since 2011. This time, however, is different. India and Pakistan […]
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa assured that he will implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution after coming to power.
Two close associates of the notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne, alias Kudu Salindu , have been arrested in the Panadura South area today (09).
The Israeli military rescued four hostages in a special operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza, that Gazan authorities said killed 236 people and injured more than 400 others.