AKD has no mandate to enact a new anti-terror law except to repeal PTA – NSC
The National Shoora Council (NSC) has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to honour his election pledge and repeal the Prevention…
Month: May 2025
Govt. revokes controversial land acquisition Gazette following protests
The government had revoked a gazette notification that would have enabled the mass appropriation of land across predominantly Tamil areas,…
Suspect reveals contract for attack on Halloluwa given by Dubai-based person
Six persons, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into a recent incident where Thusitha…
SC to hear FR cases against Tennakoon’s appointment as IGP
The Supreme Court yesterday (28) declared that several petitions filed against the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General…
Sri Lanka to join global celebration of World Environment Day on June 05
Sri Lanka yesterday joined the global celebration of World Environment Day on June 5 under the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution,”…
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 MAY 2025 Due to the influence of…
Armed forces targeted in ‘psy op’, says Navy veteran
Rear Admiral (retired) D. K. P. Dassanayake yesterday (24) alleged that the war-winning armed forces were being subjected to an…
Highest amount of compensation ever paid in FR case: Those affected by Easter Sunday carnage receive Rs. 310 million
Ex. Prez Sirisena highest contributor Over 310 mn had been paid to five categories of the 2019 Easter Sunday victims…
Malini’s funeral today with state honours
The funeral of veteran actress Malini Fonseka is scheduled to be held with full state honours today at the Independence…
“Our love for Sri Lankan cinema was inspired by the strength and beauty of Malini Fonseka’s performances” – PM
Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya issuing a message of condolence on the demise of veteran actress Malini Fonseka said that…