Month: January 2025
President updates on Lasantha, Thajudeen murder investigations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that difficulties have arisen in the investigation into the murders of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunga and Wasim Thajudeen...
Sri Lanka and China renew currency swap agreement till 2027
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka have extended the bilateral currency swap agreement, with a total...
Dayasiri tables 3 new bills to enhance provincial council efficiency
Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara handed over three private member motions to the Secretary-General of Parliament today. These reforms provide the basic legal...
AKD praises Ranil for using private residence
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked his immediate predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe for having gone to live at his private residence without using an official...
World-class golf course in Sigiriya from Sri Lanka Air Force
The history of Sri Lanka’s golf runs all the way to the Dutch rule of Sri Lanka in the 17th century, making it...
“SL police inquiring CSO activists inappropriate,” says NE Coordination Committee member
A senior civil society activist has been questioned by the Sri Lankan police for voicing his humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees who...
AKD expresses displeasure with “reluctance” of NPC
Explaining the reasons for the delay in bringing thieves to book as requested by the public, the President has expressed displeasure with the...
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs if Putin doesn’t end Ukraine war
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose “high levels” of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on imports from there if the country...
India says no to Pakistan’s name on its jerseys
The build-up to the Champions Trophy 2025 has taken a controversial turn with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly...
NPP govt. is all talk and no cider – Wimal
Leader of the National Freedom Front Wimal Weerawansa said the current government is trying to make people forget other issues in the country...
