Six subcommittees appointed to address key issues in education sector

In response to concerns raised regarding the education sector at the recent Parliamentary Advisory Committee meeting, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced the appointment of six dedicated subcommittees to address pressing issues and propose reforms.

Supreme Court grants leave to hear FR petitions over demolition of Soul Beach Hotel

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Rights petitions challenging the legality of the demolition of Soul Beach (Pvt) Ltd., a beachside hotel in Dehiwala, as part of the former government’s Yukthiya anti-narcotics operation.

Circular issued advising government employees to wear face masks withdrawn

The circular issued by Western Province Deputy Chief Secretary B.N. Damminda Kumara advising heads of all government institutions to advise their employees to wear face masks, has been withdrawn.

No need to issue common advice to wear facemask in government institutions: Health Secretary

In the wake of the circular issued by Western Province Deputy Chief Secretary advising all government employees to wear facemasks, Secretary to the Health Ministry Dr. Anil Jasinghe said no need has arisen at the moment to issue any common advice to wear facemasks in government institutions.

Achieving economic success alone is not sufficient for nation’s development: President

Claiming that achieving economic success alone is not sufficient for a nation’s development, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that economic progress must be accompanied by social development and a transformation in political culture.

Internal Affairs Unit established at the Presidential Secretariat

An Internal Affairs Unit has been officially established within the premises of the Presidential Secretariat to facilitate the public in submitting inquiries and complaints related to the services provided by the Secretariat.

New airport–Colombo luxury bus service now in operation

In a welcome move aimed at enhancing passenger convenience, the Route 187 Luxury Air-Conditioned Bus Service is now officially operational between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Colombo Fort via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway.

Health Ministry to launch Cluster Health Information System tomorrow

In a landmark move set to transform the country’s primary healthcare landscape, the Health Ministry will officially launch the Cluster Health Information System (CHIS) tomorrow (5) at the Thambuttegama Base Hospital.

All government employees advised to wear masks

Heads of all government institutions have been instructed to advise their employees to wear face masks as a precautionary measure against the potential spread of Influenza and COVID-19.

South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to ’unite’ country

Just hours after winning the South Korean presidency, Lee Jae-myung has pledged to ’’unite the people’’ in his inauguration speech on Wednesday.

SC orders Excise chief to submit details on liquor licenses issued ahead of 2024 Presidential poll

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (04) ordered the Commissioner General of Excise to provide comprehensive details to the court on liquor licenses issued over the past year, specifically including the period starting from the declaration of the 2024 Presidential election.

Musk calls Trump’s tax bill a ’disgusting abomination’

Elon Musk has hit out at President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, describing it as a ’’disgusting abomination’’, in a widening rift between the two allies.

Drunk passenger arrested for assaulting Immigration Officers at BIA

An intoxicated air passenger was arrested by the airport police last night after violently assaulting two Immigration and Emigration Department officers on duty at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

No plans to discontinue grade 5 scholarship examination

There is no plan to discontinue the grade 5 scholarship examination, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Two businessmen sentenced for distributing counterfeit hair dye

Two businessmen were sentenced and fined by the Maligakanda Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday (03) for storing and distributing counterfeit hair dye products in Wellampitiya and Pettah, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.

Fisheries Minister orders probe into alleged shooting at fisherman in Trincomalee

Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekaran has ordered a comprehensive investigation into an alleged incident in which a fisherman was injured in a Navy shooting in the Kuchchaveli coastal area of Trincomalee.

Pelwatta sugar company Chief Operations Officer resigns

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Pelwatta Sugar Company, Nuwan Dharmaratne, has tendered his resignation, citing pressure from government authorities following a social media post he made concerning the sugar industry.

South Korea’s new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert

South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day.

Thusitha Halloluwa further remanded

Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) Thusitha Halloluwa has been further remanded until June 6.

Dayasiri, Gammanpila will be summoned by CID soon: Minister

MP Dayasiri Jayasekara and former Minister Udaya Gammanpila will be summoned by the CID soon for spreading false information, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today.

Kamindu Mendis wins Catch of the Season in IPL 2025

Kamindu Mendis won the Catch of the Season award in IPL 2025 for a spectacular diving effort against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai.

Power and Energy Ministry contradicts itself over CEB Chairman

The Power and Energy Ministry has contradicted itself regarding the resignation of CEB Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, weeks after strongly denying it.

KDU to be converted into an international defence university

The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is to be converted into an international defence university, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

SriLankan Airlines’ new Airbus A330-200 lands after low-altitude flyover

SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport a short while ago, following its arrival from Paris.

Kohli guides Bengaluru to first IPL title

Batting legend Virat Kohli guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-run win over Punjab Kings on Tuesday to claim their first ever Indian Premier League title.

A330-200 to fly low from Port City to Pandura - Timing revealed

SriLankan Airlines’ newly added Airbus A330-200 will perform a low-altitude flyover from Colombo Port City to Pandura tomorrow (04), between 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., allowing the public to enjoy a clear view of the aircraft.

Woman nabbed at BIA for smuggling Rs. 4.1 Mn worth fags

A local woman, who is a resident of Andiambalama, returning from Dubai was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Customs at the airport for smuggling foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 4.1 million into the country.

Injured elephant treated, recovering after rescue in Mahawa

An elephant that had been roaming the Wandurussa forest area in the Mahawa region with a leg injury is now recovering, the Mahawa Wildlife Office said.

At least 27 Palestinians killed while waiting for aid distribution

Local health authorities in Gaza said on Tuesday that at least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire while waiting for aid distribution near Rafah.

Billions at stake as renewable energy projects face deliberate sabotage

A deliberate attempt is reportedly underway to derail Sri Lanka’s renewable energy progress, as powerful interests move to protect the dominance of thermal power, sources within the Ministry of Energy have revealed.