SC orders X-Press Pearl stakeholders to pay USD 1 billion
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday ordered the non-state parties involved in the X-Press Pearl disaster to…
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Lankan passport rises in global ranking
Sri Lanka has climbed five places in the latest Henley Passport Index, moving from 96th to 91st in the 2025…
They made America’s clothing. Now they are getting punished for it
Already living from hand to mouth, millions of garment workers across Asia fear for their jobs as a deadline to…
Govt. urged to act on Balasingham statue project in France
Former Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Jagath Dias said that the National People’s Power (NPP) administration should take up…
Pakistan, Sri Lanka reiterate commitment for closer military ties
Pakistan and Sri Lanka emphasised their shared vision to strengthen mutual understanding, capacity enhancement and regional security through sustained high-level…
Buddhist monks, scientists and wildlife activists urge humane, scientific reforms to save Sri Lanka’s wildlife
A powerful alliance of Buddhist clergy, conservation scientists, animal welfare advocates, and corporate representatives has called on the government to…
More bodies of children among new skeletons uncovered at Chemmani mass grave CID takes over investigation
Excavations at the Chemmani mass graves, in Jaffna, have uncovered eight more human skeletal remains, including those of a child,…
Streamline the mechanism to ensure a continuous supply of essential medicines to the public without any shortages or delays – President
A discussion on streamlining the process of medicine supply was held on Tuesday (22) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat. President…
Students from Mahanama College, Colombo and Damminna Maha Vidyalaya, Polonnaruwa visit President’s House
Students of Mahanama College, Colombo and Damminna Maha Vidyalaya, Polonnaruwa had the opportunity on Tuesday (22) to participate in the…
GMOA: New circular a ruse to entice masses into buying medicine from private sector
The Government Medical Officers (GMOA) has said it will soon seek a meeting with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa and…