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Lushanthan Karthick Contesting in the Kotahena East Ward as a UNP Candidate

Editorial Staff Mar 22, 2025

He is the old boy of Royal College and former member of Youth Parliament.

Police Offer Reward for Information on Woman Wanted in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder

Editorial Staff Feb 20, 2025

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has decided to provide a monetary gift for those helping find the wanted woman while maintaining the confidentiality of the informers.

Middeniya shooting : 09-year-old boy dies

Editorial Staff Feb 19, 2025

The boy was pronounced dead today after receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Embilipitiya Hospital.

Ganemulla Sanjeewa Shot Dead at Court!

Editorial Staff Feb 19, 2025

Ganemulla Sanjeewa, a known underworld figure, was shot dead in a gun attack at the Colombo Hulftsdorp Court complex today.

Long waiting lists at government hospitals for surgeries

Editorial Staff Feb 19, 2025

A special discussion between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and the heads of the health sector was held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.

There is no political influence on teacher transfers. The Teacher Transfer Board is solely responsible for conducting these transfers

Editorial Staff Feb 18, 2025

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament today (18) that teacher transfers are implemented only by the Teacher Transfer Board and there is no political influence involved.

Island-wide power cuts for today and tomorrow - Power Cut Schedule

Editorial Staff Feb 10, 2025

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced that island-wide power cuts will be implemented on Monday (10) and Tuesday (11).

Several Spells of Showers Expected in Parts of the Island

Editorial Staff Jan 24, 2025

Several spells of showers are forecast for today (24) in Uva and Southern provinces, as well as in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology announced.

Cutoff Marks for Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2024 Announced

Editorial Staff Jan 24, 2025

The Department of Examinations has officially released the cutoff marks for the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination 2024.

Sri Lanka Aims to Boost Overseas Employment to 340,000 in 2025

Editorial Staff Jan 24, 2025

This year, the SLBFE is targeting a 12% increase in overseas job placements, aiming to send 340,000 Sri Lankans abroad.

8-Year-Old Boy Sets Cholan World Record by Solving 180 Multiplication and Division Problems in 3 Minutes

Editorial Staff Jan 22, 2025

8-Year-Old Boy Sets Cholan World Record by Solving 180 Multiplication and Division Problems in 3 Minutes Using the Abacus Method

Harini Amarasuriya sworn-in as Prime Minister

Editorial Staff Sep 24, 2024

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, a short while ago.

New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army appointed

Editorial Staff Sep 13, 2024

Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA).

Bond deposited for President Ranil

Editorial Staff Jul 26, 2024

Cash deposit submitted on behalf of President Ranil Wickremesinge to contents as an independent candidate for the forthcoming Presidential Election.

2024 Presidential Election: Gazette issued

Editorial Staff Jul 26, 2024

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued the Gazette notification announcing the date of the 2024 Presidential Election and the date for the accepting of nominations.