‘No deals with racists or extremists’ By Chaminda Silva Fomer Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama yesterday said that he had resigned from the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) with immediate effect as it had joined forces with racists to form an electoral alliance. Dr. Amunugama said that during his political career he had never had any deals […]

The Japanese Embassy yesterday announced that a new skills test in the field of Building Cleaning would be introduced in July 2024 in Sri Lanka for those seeking jobs in Japan as specified skilled workers. Together with the existing skills tests in Nursing Care, Food Service and Agriculture that have been in place since 2022 […]

Soon after UNP General Secretary, former MP Range Bandara said a resolution should be passed by Parliament to put off elections for two years, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung called on the National Election Commission on Tuesday (28). She engaged in a discussion with officials of the National Election Commission to ensure that […]

Among the positive fallouts from the recent decision by Norway, Spain and Ireland to recognize Palestinian statehood is an indirect vindication of the much derided ‘Two State solution’ in the Middle East. For those advocating a political settlement in the turbulent region, the latter solution, which recognizes the need for two peacefully coexisting states, is […]

The Rotaract Club of the American National College (ANC) has partnered with the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) to boost domestic agriculture, foster economic growth, and promote sustainability. The initiative, named ‘Ran Goyama,’ focuses on Sustainable Development Goal No 8 (SDG8), ‘Decent work and economic growth,’ sought to re-cultivate the abandoned paddy [&...

The Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) has accepted responsibility after Netherlands fielded an ineligible player in a women’s T20I against Italy on Monday. Netherlands thrashed Italy by 94 runs in the first T20I of a four match series on Tuesday, posting 178 for 4 before restricting their opponents to 84 for 9. But they did […]

Another volcanic eruption has begun in south-west Iceland, forcing the evacuation of the famous geothermal Blue Lagoon spa and the small fishing town of Grindavik. The new fissure opened up near Sundhnuksgigar on the Reykjanes peninsula, the fifth eruption in the area since December. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) said the fissure was longer than […]

Thailand s attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said on Wednesday, in a setback to a political heavyweight whose loyalists are currently in government.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in the “What’s New” dialogue on legal reforms with young legal professionals at a workshop held  at the Presidential Secretariat.on Tuesday (28) reiterated that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position. Elaborating further the […]

Jurors in Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial have begun deliberations – the 12 New Yorkers must reach a unanimous verdict. A verdict could come at any time and the former president could be convicted, acquitted or there could be a mistrial. The court has heard from 22 witnesses over six weeks, including Stormy Daniels, whose […]

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that five companies have been identified for illegally importing gold to Sri Lanka during the year and a fine of Rs. 1,243 million has been imposed on those companies.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that none of the candidates aspiring to run in the presidential election have announced their intention to abolish the executive powers associated with the position.

Police have launched an investigation following the death of four individuals after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in Dambulla.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has confirmed that the Presidential Election will be held in accordance with the Constitution and on the date specified by the Election Commission.

Preliminary findings released on Wednesday of an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence last week showed that a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries.

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie J. Chung, has met with the members of Sri Lanka s Election Commission including its chairman, Mr. R. M. A. L. Rathnayake.

Russia will now require Sri Lanka s Defence Ministry clearance for visit visas of ex-servicemen, says Foreign Minister Ali Sabry.

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Tuesday that she is committing $1 billion (£782.4m) over the next two years to women’s causes and gender equity around the world. About $200 million (£157m) will go to organisations fighting for gender and reproductive rights in the US. In a New York Times guest essay, Ms French Gates […]