Sri Lanka
Ranil urges Govt to protect youth clubs from politicisation
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today called on the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to urgently engage all stakeholders in resolving the growing...
Dengue control efforts stalled as key post remains vacant
The National Dengue Control Unit is facing a critical slowdown in operations following the retirement of its Director, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, last week....
Underworld figure ‘Valas Kata’ critically injured after daring prison escape attempt
Thilina Sampath, also known as ‘Valas Kata’, a close aide of notorious underworld leader Manudinu Padmasiri Perera alias Kehelbaddara Padme, suffered serious injuries...
Plot to assassinate ‘Harak Kata’ in court uncovered: Contract killer disguised as journalist deployed
A chilling assassination plot targeting notorious underworld figure, ‘Harak Kata’, was foiled following a police investigation that uncovered a plan to kill him...
Finance Ministry officials unaware of President’s proposed tax
Senior officials at the Ministry of Finance say they were unaware of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s announcement in Parliament on Thursday (7) regarding...
State officials flouting law in arrests, says HR Commissioner
Human Rights Commissioner Nimal G. Punchihewa has raised concerns over serious legal violations in some recent arrests, urging state officials to uphold both...
NPP eyes decades in power, hints Deputy Minister
The current National People’s Power (NPP) administration does not see itself as a short-term government, but one prepared to lead Sri Lanka for...
Govt to import 2,000 cabs while citizens struggle under crushing vehicle taxes
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced plans to import 2,000 cabs to tackle a persistent shortage of...
