Call to revisit all-male ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ committee
The Law and Society Trust has urged the government to reconsider the composition of the newly formed Management Committee for the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, describing its all‑male, corporate‑heavy makeup as a troubling departure from promises of inclusivity and accountability….
President orders urgent repairs and no return of 2025 funds
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that the aim of the Government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone’s responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of the people. The President instructed…
SampathCards Makes Magical Moments Memorable This Season with Exclusive Discounts Up to 60%
SampathCards is ushering in the season of celebration with an exciting lineup of offers that promise to make this festive period truly rewarding for all Sampath Credit and Debit Cardholders. Launching its highly anticipated December Seasonal Campaign, the Bank offers…
Bandaranaike Foundation Gives Rs. 250 Million for Disaster Recovery
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, has contributed Rs. 250 million to the government fund established to support recovery and resettlement of communities affected by recent disasters. The contribution was handed over by Kumaratunga…
Telephone Conversation: Sri Lanka Expresses Gratitude to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Aid
Sri Lanka has thanked the Tamil Nadu government for sending emergency relief supplies to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said he conveyed the government’s appreciation during a telephone call with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K….
Retired Govt Analyst arrested over Rs. 6.4 million bribery case
A retired officer of the Government Analyst’s Department was arrested on Dec. 5 by officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of accepting a bribe totalling Rs. 6,415,050. The arrest relates to an ongoing…
UK High Commissioner to Sri Lanka held a meeting with deputy minister of Mass Media
UK High Commission delegation led by High Commissioner H E Andrew Patrick visited the Ministry of Mass Media on 27th. Discussions focused on media freedom, government reforms, and regulatory initiatives in Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner shared UK best…
No Impact on Sri Lanka from 7.6 Japan Earthquake – Met Dept
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported near Misawa, Japan, on Monday evening, but authorities confirmed that it poses no threat to Sri Lanka. According to the Department of Meteorology, the quake occurred at approximately 7.45 p.m. Sri Lanka time and…
Shop owner arrested for secretly filming women in changing room
Police have arrested the owner of a clothing outlet in Thalawathugoda for allegedly hiding a camera inside a changing room and recording women while they tried on clothes, Lankadeepa newspaper reported. According to Thalangama Police, the arrest was made on…
Two firearms recovered in Valaichchenai
Two firearms were discovered on Monday morning (Dec. 8) during a raid carried out near the 20th milepost on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road. Police officers attached to the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit found a micro revolver, ammunition, along with a…