Sri Lanka parliament apologizes for mistakenly using “Dr.” before Harshana Nanayakkara’s name

The Parliament of Sri Lanka has clarified that the title “Dr.” before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, on the Parliament website was due to a data entry error.



Sri Lankan President emphasizes: “No one is above the Law”

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that no matter the status or position of an individual, appropriate action will be taken if they commit an offense.



U.S. delegation concludes successful visit to Sri Lanka

A high-profile U.S. delegation, led by Ambassador Donald Lu, U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, recently completed a successful visit to Sri Lanka from December 6 to 7, 2024.



Sri Lanka census begins: Public urged to cooperate

Colombo District Secretary Prasanna Ginige said that the population and housing census is now happening across Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka Air Force gets Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft from Australia

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (December 12) inducted the Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft, recently gifted by the Australian government, during a ceremony at the SLAF base in Ratmalana.



Samagi Jana Balawegaya announces its national list MPs

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has finalized its nominees for the remaining National List MP seats in Parliament of Sri Lanka.



Security of Sri Lanka’s former presidents reduced

The number of security personnel assigned to protect former presidents in Sri Lanka has been reduced to fewer than 60 per president.



Court issues injunction on SJB national list vacancies

The Colombo District Court today (December 12) issued an injunction preventing the submission of names to fill vacancies in the national list of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) without including the name of Nizam Kariapper, the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).



Sri Lankan PM stresses data-driven policies and kindness for education reform

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stressed the need for using data to shape policies and taking a kind approach in providing public services in the education sector.



Sri Lanka ex-minister urges restart of toque macaque export to China

Former Agriculture Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Amaraweera said he has officially asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to restart the paused project of sending toque macaques to zoos in China.



Sri Lanka Government prioritizes welfare of disabled veterans

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), presided over a meeting at his office yesterday (December 11) to address issues related to benefits and concessions for disabled veterans.



Regional Centre for Maritime Studies (RCMS) launched in Sri Lanka

The Regional Centre for Maritime Studies (RCMS) was established at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Ratmalana yesterday (December 11).



Adani Ports to fund Sri Lankan terminal project without US loan

Adani Ports, part of billionaire Gautam Adani’s group, announced on Tuesday (December 10, 2024) that it will fund its Sri Lankan port project using its own resources and will not seek US funding.



Electricity Mafia: CEB accused of buying electricity from private plants despite enough hydropower and coal

Despite the sufficient water in reservoirs connected to hydropower plants and the adequate coal stocks in Sri Lanka, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) continues to purchase electricity from private power plants.



China donates school uniforms for all Sri Lankan students in 2025

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the Sri Lanka government is deeply grateful to China for donating school uniforms for every child in schools and Pirivenas across the country for the year 2025.



Sri Lanka to receive 22 ALCO diesel engines as grant from Government of India

Sri Lanka Railways is set to receive a major boost with 22 ALCO diesel engines granted by the Indian Government.