India: A Pillar of Regional Development and Shared Prosperity
India: A Pillar of Regional Development and Shared Prosperity by Ankit K As an age-old saying reminds us, “The strength of a nation lies in the prosperity of its neighbors.” India has embraced this principle with conviction, shaping a foreign policy…
Today’s News Digest – July 24
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Supreme Court orders $1…
CTU rejects Govt’s proposed education reforms
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has expressed firm opposition to the government’s proposed education reforms, citing a lack of consultation, inconsistencies in policy, and potential negative impacts on students. CTU Secretary Joseph Stalin said the union is “completely against” the…
Illegal vehicle : Jagath’s son OUT, Rohitha’s son-in-law IN
The son-in-law of former minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena has been remanded until August 8 by the Matugama Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case involving an illegally assembled vehicle. Meanwhile SJB MP Jagath Vithana’s son who was arrested in connection with…
Bodies of mother & two daughters found in well in Mankulam
The bodies of a mother and her two young daughters have been discovered inside a well in the Mankulam–Panikkankulam area in Mullaitivu. According to reports, the well is located approximately 500 metres away from their residence. The deceased have been…
A Hidden Life Beneath the Robes: The Untold Story of a Famous Buddhist Monk – Truth Revealed (Part 1)
“Deception Behind the Veil of Dhamma?” Today, we are going to reveal a story that goes beyond gossip — a topic that has been widely discussed on social media and among the public in recent times. It’s about a well-known…
Parliament sets debate dates for key matters including IGP’s removal
The Parliamentary Business Committee has decided that the proposal to remove Inspector General of Police T. M. W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from office, under Section 17 of the Removal of Officers Act No. 5 of 2002, will be taken up for…
SL Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 83 Mn in death compensation
From January to June 2025, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha has recovered a total of Rs. 83.16 million in death compensation for the next of kin (NoK) of Sri Lankan nationals who passed away in Qatar. Of this amount,…
36,000 cancer patients admitted to Apeksha Hospital in first half of 2025
Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni told Parliament today that 36,000 cancer patients were admitted to wards at the Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, between January 1 and June 30, 2025. He added that 6,700 new patients were registered at the hospital…
Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 : Schedule released
Sri Lanka Men’s Team to Tour England in September 2026 for White-Ball Series Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour England in September 2026 for a white-ball series. The tour will feature…