NDC graduation ceremony highlights new approach to national security

The graduation ceremony of the National Defence College (NDC) was held at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on November 18, 2024.



Sri Lankan President urges IMF to balance economic recovery with citizen needs

The Government of Sri Lanka, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has confirmed its commitment to working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help restore the country’s economy as part of its mandate.



Sri Lankan President Dissanayake urges new cabinet to lead responsibly

After the new Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka took their oaths today (November 18) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed them, highlighting the opportunities and responsibilities they now face.



Ravi Karunanayake nominated as NDF national list MP

Ravi Karunanayake has been nominated for a National List MP position by the New Democratic Front (NDF) party.



Supreme Court suspends release of 2024 Grade 5 scholarship exam results

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (November 18) issued an interim injunction suspending the release of the results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.



Lohan Ratwatte and wife further remanded

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife, Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, have been further remanded in connection with the use of a luxury vehicle (a Lexus SUV) that was illegally assembled and imported.



IMF delegation meets CBSL to review Sri Lanka’s economic recovery plan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is scheduled to meet with officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (November 18).



Sri Lanka’s new cabinet sworn in, Harini Amarasuriya named Prime Minister

The swearing-in ceremony of Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers began this morning (November 18).



Technical issues ground multiple SriLankan Airlines flights, passengers affected

Several flights have been canceled due to technical issues with a few SriLankan Airlines planes at Katunayake Airport.



NPP announces nominees for 18 national list MP seats

The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced the names of individuals nominated to fill the 18 National List MP seats won by the party in the 2024 parliamentary election in Sri Lanka.



21 women elected to Sri Lanka’s Parliament in 2024 Election

Nineteen female candidates from the National People’s Power (NPP) and two from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have been elected to Parliament through the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka’s newly elected MPs announced via gazette

The names of all Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka have been officially published.



Mahindananda Aluthgamage Retires from Politics

Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage announced today (November 16) that he is retiring from politics.



Constitutional Council approves Justice Murdu Fernando as Chief Justice

The Constitutional Council has approved the recommendation to appoint Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando as the Chief Justice.



Sri Lankan President to deliver Policy Statement at 10th Parliament’s opening session

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to present the government’s Policy Statement for the commencement of the 10th Parliament’s first session on November 21, 2024, at 11:30 AM.



Sri Lanka’s 2024 Parliamentary Election: What message did the people send through the results?

BBC Sinhala has analyzed the remarkable victory of the National People’s Power (NPP) in the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka under the headline: ‘What is the message the people conveyed through the general election result?’