#Sri Lanka
Bill to abolish special privileges of former Presidents gazetted
A bill to abolish the special privileges granted to former Presidents and their families was published in a gazette notification on Thursday (31)....
Rear seat belts now mandatory on expressways; Bus passengers to follow
Sri Lanka has made it mandatory for all rear-seat passengers in light vehicles travelling on expressways to wear seat belts, effective from today....
Lanka Premier League 2025 set for Nov–Dec
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will take place from 27 November...
Chathuranga acknowledges failures by industries ministry
The industries and entrepreneurship ministry is unfortunately losing faith by the day, said deputy minister Chaturanga Abeysinghe. Addressing the launch of a pilot...
We’re not miracle workers, says State Minister
State Minister T.B. Sarath says the National People’s Power (NPP)-led government inherited a nation in economic paralysis, unlike any transition witnessed in Sri...
Man shot dead in Kosgoda: Motorcycle assailants flee after morning attack
A man was shot and killed in the Duwamodara area of Kosgoda early this morning (31) in what appears to be a targeted...
Don’t share OTPs: Police alert public to surge in WhatsApp scams
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has raised alarm over a surge in complaints linked to a WhatsApp scam in which fraudsters attempt to...
Lung cancer not exclusive to smokers, say specialists
Medical specialists have cautioned the public against the widespread misconception that only smokers are at risk of developing lung cancer, warning that this...
