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…
“Illicit liquor killing our men” – Group of women block Mihintale road in protest
A group of women have staged a protest blocking the main road in Mihintale against illicit liquor in the area. The protesting women claimed that men in the area were addicted to illicit liquor, which was ruining families. Claiming that…
Opposition and certain media outlets responsible for education reform issue: Minister
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the opposition and certain media outlets over their stance on the government’s stalled education reforms. Responding to a question from journalists on whether the reforms could be implemented this year, Jayatissa accused some…
Parliamentary Select Committee to Meet Weekly to Probe Release of 323 Containers
A Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet every Wednesday as part of its inquiry. The committee also aims to conclude its investigations…
Mathews questions Double Standards, Hits back at Brook’s Remarks
Sri Lanka’s former captain Angelo Mathews has questioned the double standards in how cricket pitches are judged, after England captain Harry Brook described the wicket used for the second ODI in Sri Lanka as the worst he had ever played…
Reckless act leads to train accident, woman survives (Video)
A 52-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injuries after a motorcycle was struck by a train at the Thandikulam railway crossing in Vavuniya on Tuesday, police said. The woman, identified as Alfred Thilagawathi, was travelling on a motorcycle when she attempted…
Opposition MPs inspect Norochcholai amid coal quality concerns
A group of Opposition MPs have joined a Parliamentary delegation to inspect the controversial coal consignment that recently arrived at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant. In a video message, opposition MP Ajith P. Perera said that the team has arrived…