Joe Root Says He Will Be “Watching Out” for Pavan Ratnayake
England star batter Joe Root praised Sri Lanka’s Pavan Ratnayake after the young batter’s standout century in the third ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium, calling him a player with a bright future in international cricket. Ratnayake struck a top-class…
Strict Account : WhatsApp Launches New Feature
Meta’s WhatsApp on Tuesday announced a new high-security feature called “Strict Account Settings,” aimed at protecting users who may be vulnerable to highly sophisticated cyber attacks, including journalists, activists and public figures. The lockdown-style setting, which will roll out in…
Shooting reported in Ambalangoda: 28-year-old killed
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed by two unknown assailants during a house party in the Sunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda earlier today (27), police said. The victim, a resident of Galaboda, was taken to Balapitiya Hospital but died while…
Coal controversy: Cabinet spokesperson responds to concerns
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today commented on the situation arising from the importation of coal, where a consignment was deemed substandard. He made these remarks at the weekly Cabinet media briefing in response to a journalist’s question on…
President launches program to restore cyclone-hit religious sites
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today launched the national programme ‘Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda’ to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, vowing to preserve their historical and cultural value. The launch event took place at Sri Bodhirukkarama Viharaya in Doragala, Gampola,…
Body of RDA worker missing after landslide found after two months
The body of a 30-year-old man who went missing after a landslide struck the village of Gawarammana in Welimada was recovered on Monday (26th), more than two months after the incident. The victim, a father of one, was employed by…
President slams opposition U-Turn on education reforms
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today slammed the opposition for shifting its stance on the government’s education reforms. Addressing an event in Gampola, President Dissanayake said the government cannot be distracted from its commitment to progress, regardless of attempts to build…
New child protection laws in the pipeline
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs plans to introduce several new laws and amend existing ones this year. Cabinet approval has been granted for a proposal by the Minister to move forward with these legislative changes. Key measures include:…
Govt calls for bids to develop Gregory Lake theme park
Cabinet approval has been granted to call for investment proposals to lease a 10‑acre land plot near Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya, for the development of a themed recreational park aimed at attracting tourists. The land, owned by the Urban Development…
Govt to lease 9 land plots for Diyawanna Oya leisure hub under international bidding
The Urban Development Authority plans to launch the “Frolic Island Recreational Hub” project along both banks of the Diyawanna Oya for public leisure. For the project, nine land plots covering a total of 13.57 acres have been identified. Cabinet approval…