Sri Lanka doctors give Govt 48-hour ultimatum over unresolved health sector issues
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has given the authorities 48 hours to announce a clear time frame for resolving long-standing issues affecting doctors and the public health system, warning that failure to do so could result in intensified trade…
Actress Gayathri Dias appears before CID
Popular actress Gayathri Dias appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (Nov. 24) to provide a statement. The actress had said that she refuses to give details of her visit to the CID as it was a private matter….
Opposition to hold another protest rally in January – Udaya Gammanpila
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila said the opposition will organise another mass rally in January following the large public gathering held in Nugegoda, which he described as a turning point reflecting growing public dissatisfaction with the government. Speaking at a media…
Parliament turns orange to mark ’16 Days of Activism’ against GBV
Sri Lanka’s Parliament turned orange on Nov. 24 in support of the global “16 Days of Activism” campaign against gender-based violence. This year’s theme, “Let’s unite to end digital violence against all women and girls,” highlights the growing threat of…
Sri Lanka raises concerns with Canada over LTTE-linked activities
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has requested the Government of Canada to act against activities in Canada that promote separatist ideologies linked to Sri Lanka, including the public use and recognition of LTTE insignia. The Minister made the request during a…
Former Army Captain, driver acquitted in 2001 theft case
The Colombo High Court has acquitted a former Sri Lanka Army Captain and his driver over a 2001 incident involving the alleged theft of a mobile phone from a Wellawatta jewellery store. Following a lengthy trial, he court ruled that…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 15 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm today, red alerts have been…
CCTV to be mandatory for school transport vehicles : Minister
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has announced that CCTV systems will be made mandatory for school transport vans, as part of a broader effort to improve safety and discipline in public transport. Addressing Parliament today, he stated that harassment against…
10 including 3 women sentenced to death in SL
The Embilipitiya High Court today (Nov. 24) delivered its verdict in connection with a 2011 murder case involving the brutal killing of a person in the Mullagasyaya area of Embilipitiya. According to court reporters, ten individuals — including three women…
Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away
One of India’s most celebrated actors, Dharmendra, passed away at the age of 89 on Monday (November 24), according to IANS. The news comes after a morning of heightened speculation, triggered by an ambulance, accompanied by tight security, arriving at…