UNDP to support Government’s efforts in building an effective Public Service
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),Resident Representative Azusa Kubota affirmed that the UNDP will support the Sri Lankan Government’s ongoing initiatives to build an efficient and accountable public service. She made these remarks during a meeting with the Secretary to the…
Rajitha Senaratne files anticipatory bail to prevent arrest
Former minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking to prevent his arrest by the Bribery Commission. The anticipatory bail has been filed after the court was informed on Friday by the Bribery…
Drinking session turns Deadly in Kamburupitiya; One Killed
Police have launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred in Maahena, Kamburupitiya, on the night of July 12. According to the complaint received, a 40-year-old man from Yahalagoda was killed and another individual, aged 42 from Karaputugala, was…
Police lifeguards rescue German tourist from drownin
A German national was rescued from drowning at the Mirissa beach on the evening of July 12, according to the Kotavila Police Lifesaving Unit. The 29-year-old tourist was caught in a strong current and was being dragged out to sea…
WATCH : Final over drama at Lords
It was a dramatic end to day three of the third Test with opener Zak Crawley using the delaying tactic to ensure England only played one over before stumps but the Indians, led by captain Shubman Gill, were hardly amused….
Weather today: Showers will occur at times
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 July 2025 Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in…
Hambantota Bird Park : 21 illegal motorbikes & Cannabis detected
Police have arrested the farm manager and warehouse manager of the Hambantota Bird Park after a raid uncovered 21 illegally imported motorbikes and four cannabis plants hidden within the park’s bird food storage area. The seized motorbikes, valued at over…
“What we often see in government institution meetings are just talk shops”
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“No Chair, No Accountability” Govt Under Fire for Failing to Appoint RTI Chair
General Secretary of the United National Party Young Professionals Organisation (Colombo Chapter), Attorney Delan De Silva, has strongly criticised the continued delay in appointing a Chairperson to Sri Lanka’s Right to Information (RTI) Commission, describing the situation as “a slow…
Pakistan Army Chief to Visit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia later this month, according to media reports. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is likely to visit Colombo on July 21. Reports added that Field Marshal…