Month: May 2025
India delivers proportionate response to Pakistani provocation, reaffirms commitment to non-escalation
India has responded with a focused and proportionate military action following an attempted escalation by Pakistan late on the night of May 7,...
Dilith hails Sarvajana Balaya’s electoral progress despite short political history
Dilith Jayaweera, founder and leader of Sarvajana Balaya, held a press conference yesterday (07) to discuss his party’s performance in the recently concluded...
India launches strikes deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan claims 5 Indian jets shot down, in major escalation
India launched military strikes on targets in Pakistan, both countries said on Wednesday, with Pakistan claiming it had shot down five Indian Air...
UK visa applications for some nations, including Sri Lanka, could be restricted: Report
Visa applications from nationalities thought most likely to overstay and claim asylum in the UK could be restricted under a new government crackdown....
Muslim youth accused of being ‘mentally ill’ by the police detained under PTA
Addressing a canvassing rally in Eastern Province, president Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Muslim youth has not committed any criminal offense. This...
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka explore enhanced port partnership
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, Andalib Elias, recently held discussions with Admiral Sirimewan Ranasinghe (Retd.), Chairman of the Sri Lanka...
Four MoUs signed between Sri Lanka and Vietnam
Four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and one Agreement were signed today (05) between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, in the presence of President Anura...
Sri Lanka surges to 4th place in latest ICC ODI rankings
Sri Lanka who had a successful run in One-Day Internationals with six series wins out of eight since their disappointing 2023 Cricket World...
Alleged violation of election laws: Video surfaces of Govt MP holding meeting during silent period
A video circulating on social media has sparked controversy, allegedly showing a government Member of Parliament organising a political meeting during the legally...
NZ U85kg team makes history with inaugural win over Sri Lanka
The inaugural New Zealand Under-85kg rugby side has made history in Kandy, defeating the full Sri Lankan national side 50-10. The weight grade...
