Month: March 2025
“I did not resign, only requested a transfer”, says Police Spokesperson
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga said today that reports of his resignation from the position of police media spokesperson are false....
Use a condom to prevent HIV transmission from oral sex, National STD/AIDS Programme warns
The National STD/AIDS Control Programme has urged the public to always use condoms when engaging in oral sex, especially during unprotected sexual activities....
We did not introduce the tax, just continued it – Trade Minister
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe addressed claims regarding the imposition of a Rs. 65 tax on imported...
“Even if we accept it, the public won’t” – Minister clarifies stance on unfulfilled NPP promises
Minister of Health Dr Nalinda Jayatissa addressed ongoing claims from the opposition that the government has failed to fulfill its promises. Noting that...
Sri Lanka appoints all-male Tourism Advisory Committee
A new Tourism Advisory Committee has been appointed by the government to drive the tourism agenda in the country. The 14-member all-male committee...
Low pay, no support: Sri Lanka delivery drivers seek worker rights
Imagine frequently working more than 11 hours a day—or even up to 16 hours a day—to earn a living. Those hours are what...
Sri Lanka goes on without any development aim – Economics don
Sri Lanka is the only aimless country among the developing nations, with the present regime also unlikely to present a budget under a...
Adani refutes claims of pricing revision in Sri Lanka power project
India’s Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has strongly denied recent speculation regarding alleged changes to its renewable energy agreement in Sri Lanka. In...
Admiral Paparo highlights Sri Lanka’s strategic role in Indo-Pacific Security
US Indo-Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, stated on Thursday that Sri Lanka’s geostrategic location enables it to influence maritime activities crucial...
Sri Lanka-Laos FIFA friendly today
The FIFA international friendly football fixture between Sri Lanka and Laos will be played today at the Laos Main Stadium. According to the...
