Month: March 2025
Shocking rape of female doctor at A’pura hospital: Army deserter identified as suspect
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today (11) that investigating authorities have identified the main suspect involved in the alleged rape of...
Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings
Philippine police have arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity...
Govt suspends “Viyathpura’ housing programme
Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath announced that an attempt by fifty former MPs and ministers, who lost their homes and properties during...
Customs on high alert after importers submit falsified vehicle production dates
Sri Lanka’s Customs Department has issued a warning to vehicle importers after 197 vehicles, recently imported on the first ship to arrive following...
Sri Lanka among safest countries in 2025 Global Terrorism Index
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report, released on March 5, highlights a notable decline in the impact of terrorism in Sri Lanka,...
Sangakkara century helps Sri Lanka Masters stroll past England Masters
Kumar Sangakarra struck an unbeaten century (106* off 47) as Sri Lanka Masters made light work of the 147-run chase against England Masters...
Sri Lanka: IMF demands sacrifice, warns of “potential labour unrest”
By Wasantha Rupasinghe Addressing a March 4 press conference, International Monetary Fund (IMF) senior mission chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer raised concerns...
1000 smart boards intended for schools rotting in a warehouse
National People’s Power MP Kaushalya Ariyaratne highlighted the unfortunate state of 1,000 smart boards that were purchased for schools have been left to...
New 180ml liquor bottle to combat Kasippu
The government is planning to introduce a new brand of liquor in 180 ml quarter bottles to reduce the consumption of illicit alcohol,...
Govt procures digital national ID cards from Thales
The Department of Registration of Persons procured 700,000 polycarbonate cards from Thales for its Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) project to be implemented...
