Iranian Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka today
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahian will undertake an official visit to…
Category: LOCAL
Maldives deports foreign nationals including Sri Lankans
The Maldives government has deported a total of 186 foreigners who were found to have committed crimes, including visa violations…
Rambukwella’s Court Appearance Postponed Citing Ill Health
The appearance of former Sri Lankan Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella in court today was postponed due to a medical condition,…
Sri Lanka’s inflation expected to hit 5% in medium term, report says
Sri Lanka’s spike in inflation is expected to be short-lived and will return to the targeted 5% in the medium…
State Minister reveals plans to establish three international universities in Sri Lanka
State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan has announced plans to offer multiple degrees through state universities, in a…
Government draws intense flak on Online Safety Act
By Faraz Shauketaly with David Browne in London Sri Lanka’s beleaguered Government, amidst fighting a faltering economy and battling to increase…
Former SLC Assistant Secretary Trevor Rajaratnam has passed away at the age of 71
Former SLC Assistant Secretary Trevor Rajaratnam has passed away at the age of 71. Trevor played cricket for S. Thomas’…
Beware of crocodiles in Colombo’s waterways
The Wildlife Department warned the public to be vigilant when using rivers, lakes and canals in Colombo as there was…
Presidential Election on schedule, General Election set for next year: PMD
The President’s Media Division (PMD) confirmed that the Presidential Election will be held within the mandated period and will adhere…
Regulations to safeguard citizens’ rights in personal data handling to be finalized soon
Sri Lanka Data Protection Authority’s Chairman, Arjuna Herath, has asserted that rules and regulations crucial for overseeing the protection of…