Asoka Sapumal Ranwala appointed new Speaker of the Sri Lanka Parliament

Dr. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP), was unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka this morning (November 21).



Ten arrested with 160 kg of ice and 60 kg of heroin in Matara

Ten individuals who were in possession of a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and heroin have been arrested in the Gandara area of Matara.



Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe retires from politics

Former Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe announced yesterday (November 20), that he is retiring from politics and will not participate in any future elections.



Kanchana Wijesekera appointed to NDF’s remaining national list seat

The New Democratic Front (NDF) has decided to appoint former Minister Kanchana Wijesekera to the remaining National List MP position allocated to the party.



Sri Lanka to import 70,000 metric tons of rice to address shortage

The Sri Lankan government has decided to import 70,000 metric tons of rice to address the shortage in the local market.



Ruhuna University strike: Staff and students demand Vice Chancellor’s removal

The academic and non-academic staff of the University of Ruhuna along with student unions have launched a strike yesterday (October 19) demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena.



Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on November 20, 2024

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today (November 20), as per the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Harin Fernando arrested

Former Minister Harin Fernando was arrested by the Badulla Police in connection with an election violation during the 2024 parliamentary election period.



Pillayan appears before CID over Easter Sunday Attacks documentary

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or “Pillayan”) appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (November 20) to give a statement regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.



Julampitiye Amare’s death sentence confirmed

The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence imposed by the Tangalle High Court on Geeganage Gamage Amarasiri, alias “Julampitiye Amare,” in connection with the killing of two individuals and the injury of another during a shooting at a Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) meeting in Katuwana, Hambantota, on June 15, 2012.



Man arrested for 75 million rupee theft and drug possession

Sri Lanka Police arrested a 35-year-old man yesterday (November 19) in connection with the theft of 75 million Sri Lankan Rupees that took place in the Minuwangoda area.



ADB approves $200 million loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s financial sector

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Sri Lanka in strengthening its financial sector.



Sri Lanka appoints new Secretaries to Ministries, Prime Minister and Cabinet

The appointment of new secretaries for 16 ministries, including the Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary, took place today (November 19) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.



Bimal appointed Leader of the House, Dr. Nalinda named Chief Government Whip

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as the Chief Government Whip of the new Government of Sri Lanka during the inaugural Cabinet meeting held today (November 19).



Nalinda Jayatissa appointed cabinet media spokesman

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been appointed as the Cabinet Spokesman for the new government.



Sri Lanka Customs seizes Rs. 1 billion worth of illegally imported painkillers

The Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Task Force stated that a stock of medicine worth approximately 1 billion rupees, which had been illegally imported into the country, was seized at a warehouse in the Colombo Port.