Month: January 2025
Petition from North urging Tamil political prisoners’ freedom
A campaign has been launched in the North to collect signatures for a petition seeking the release of Tamil political prisoners who have...
Sri Lanka Insurance DGM given marching orders by new chairman
Deputy General Manager (Human Resources) of Sri Lanka Insurance Thilina Tharanga Hiripitiya has been told by his newly-appointed chairman Nusitha Kumaratunga to quit....
Five slain schoolboys remembered in Trincomalee
A commemoration has been held in Trincomalee in the memory of a group of students who had been shot dead by government defense...
ACCA and CMA Sri Lanka renew MoU
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) of Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their collaboration through...
Patali raises concerns over Govt.’s new tax regime
The leader of the United Republican Front (URF) Patali Champika Ranawaka said that the government has burdened the public with a regime of...
New Virus In China: What Is Human HMPV?
The world has witnessed the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China and spread globally. The virus’s origins in Wuhan,...
Thalatha appointed UNP General Secretary
Former Minister Thalatha Atukorale has been appointed the General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment was made by UNP leader...
New perceptions study: Sri Lanka excels in tourist visa accessibility, boosting global tourism appeal
Colombo continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination in South Asia, offering notable accessibility and liveability by ranking 33rd globally for...
“Viru Upahara” isn’t a banned word: Tamil politician tells Police
A Tamil political activist and former Chairman of the Karachchi Pradeshya Sabha was summoned by the Counter Terrorism Investigation Division (CTID), to inquire...
Govt. imposes taxes on essential goods
The government has imposed taxes under the special commodity levy act on several commodities coming under 63 categories from 01 January. A statement...
