UK Deputy PM David Lammy to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow ( February 17) for a brief official visit. During the visit, he is expected to meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister…
CBSL rates : Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens marginally
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 12), compared to Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased slightly from Rs. 305.52 to Rs….
Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed President’s Chief of Staff
Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The post Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed President’s Chief of Staff appeared first on Newswire.
GMOA to withdraw from health data reporting from Feb 18
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced its decision to withdraw from the reporting of health data with effect from February 18. The association said it has decided to intensify its ongoing trade union action, stating that the government…
PM warns against racism, urges women to lead reform efforts
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday (15) warned against attempts to undermine the government’s reform agenda by inciting racism, stating that women have often been among those most affected by such divisions. Addressing the Mannar District Women’s Meeting held in…
Moose Clothing Company Appointed Official Merchandise Licensing Partner for ICC Men’s T20 Matches in Sri Lanka
Moose Clothing Company has been appointed the Official Merchandise Licensing Partner in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking an important milestone in the brand’s journey on the international cricket stage. Under this partnership, Moose is…
Lawyers stage protest march in Colombo over Akuregoda double murder
Lawyers staged a protest march in Colombo today over last week’s double murder in Akuregoda, Thalangama. The protest, led by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, began at the Supreme Court Complex and proceeded to the BASL Head Office. “This…
25 Indian fishermen arrested in KKS
Twenty-five Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during an operation carried out off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, early this morning. The Navy also seized two Indian fishing boats while the fishermen were allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. According…
“People are dying on the streets as if they’re mosquitoes being swatted” – Sajith
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Lawyer murder: UNP calls for resignation of Public Security Minister
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement condemning the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to the rule of law and the integrity of Sri Lanka’s legal system….