Month: August 2025
71 pc of families to receive Aswesuma, says minister
Nearly 71 percent of the country’s families depend on Aswesuma, said minister Upali Pannilage. He told parliament that around 3.7 million applications have...
Don’t expect magic in 5 yrs.; 20 yrs. needed to build country – Chaturanga Abeysinghe
Around 20 years are needed to bring about a full transformation in the country and no magic is possible within a period of...
Sarvajana Balaya takes forward Mahinda Rajapaksa’s vision – Dilith Jayaweera
Sarvajana Balaya aims to support the creation of a formidable force to take forward the vision of Mahinda Rajapaksa, said its leader Dilith...
Sri Lankan journalist’s questioning under PTA raises alarm over press freedom
A prominent Sri Lankan journalist was questioned recently by authorities under the country’s controversial anti-terrorism law, drawing strong condemnation from press freedom advocates....
Israel pounds Gaza, killing 81, as it begins assault to seize Gaza City
Attacks come as Israeli-induced famine grips the besieged Strip amid calls for Israel to accept a mediated truce. At least 81 Palestinians have...
Former Foreign Secretary highlights Sri Lanka’s failure to leverage middle-power nations
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ravinatha Aryasinha, said that Sri Lanka has “neglected” relationships with middle-power countries. He noted that...
TU action disrupt healthcare and postal services
An indefinite strike has been launched today by allied health professionals across 31 hospitals under the Western Provincial Council, protesting against the controversial...
Prophet Jerome Fernando is back in Australia after 9 years; special services begin this weekend in Melbourne!
Prophet Jerome Fernando received a warm welcome at the Melbourne International Airport, as he arrived in Australia to lead a special series of...
Pre-trial conference in Lakshman Yapa bribery case set for Sept. 7
The Colombo High Court today (20) fixed a pre-trial conference for September 7 in the bribery case filed against former Minister of Investment...
BIA licence counter foils scam; no three-wheeler permits for tourists
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake this morning (20) told Parliament that the international driving licence counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) had prevented...
