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…
Mental health emergency support available via 1926
Sri Lanka’s National Institute of Mental Health has urged the public to seek immediate help during mental health emergencies, highlighting its 24-hour hotline service. Officials said individuals experiencing psychological distress or crisis situations can call the National Mental Health Institute…
Suspect arrested with 1,158 undersized conch shells
Sri Lanka Navy personnel, in coordination with the Fisheries Inspectorate in Mannar, have arrested a suspect for the illegal possession of 1,158 undersized conch shells, the Navy said. The arrest was made during a coordinated operation on Jan. 25 in…
Chief Prelates oppose outsider for Auditor General post
Sri Lanka’s senior Buddhist prelates have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint the most suitable senior official from the Auditor General’s Department to the post of Auditor General, warning against selecting an external candidate. In a letter sent to…
Fonseka says Govt deserves credit for not stealing, but anti-corruption weak
P Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said the current government deserves credit for not engaging in corruption, but warned that efforts to prosecute alleged past corruption cases remain weak. Speaking at an event, Fonseka said the government should receive full recognition…
Priests and Nuns stage silent protest over assault on Catholic Priest
Priests and nuns staged a silent protest in front of the Negombo Municipal Council today, condemning the recent assault of a catholic priest by six police officers from the Gampaha Division Crimes Investigation Unit’s motorcycle squad. The protesting priest and…