Animal rights group decries caged, starved monkeys in Thumpane
The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over a video circulating on social media showing large numbers of terrified monkeys, along with the dead and dying, incarcerated in cages in Thumpane. The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri…
SLPP – GMOA hold talks amidst TU action
A special discussion between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and senior members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was held today at the party headquarters in Nelum Mawatha. SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam, National Organiser and MP D.V….
NPP secures Seethawaka PS after 6-month deadlock with Sarvajana member’s help
The National People’s Power (NPP) today secured control of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, ending a six-month administrative deadlock that followed the May Local Government election. Although the NPP emerged as the largest group with 23 seats, it fell short of…
Dilith vows to send NPP Govt home in first instance
Sarva Jana Balawegaya Leader MP Dilith Jayaweera vowed to defeat the government at the first opportunity. Addressing Parliament Jayaweera condemned the National People’s Power party, alleged that the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha Councillor Chandana Mudunkotuwa had been ‘bought’. “Is this the…
Mahinda Rajapaksa marks 80th birthday as Indian envoy visits Carlton House
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the Indian Consul General in Hambantota, Shri Harvinder Singh, visited him at Carlton House in Tangalle on Tuesday morning to convey birthday greetings on behalf of Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha. Rajapaksa stated that the…
Govt to allow local manufacturers to supply school shoes under new voucher scheme
The government is exploring the possibility of allowing registered local footwear manufacturers to supply school shoes for students under the existing voucher scheme, prioritising schools with fewer than 250 students. The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by Prime…
BBS Gnanasara Thera visits Trinco site, condemns police action
Shabeer Mohamed Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera visited Trincomalee today, following tensions over the removal of a Buddha statue and the Coast Conservation Department’s enforcement action in the area. Gnanasara Thera strongly condemned the police…
Coastal Dept clarifies Trinco incident, cites illegal commercial expansion
The Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CC&CRM) has issued an official clarification regarding the tense situation reported near the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee, stating that the incident stemmed from long-standing violations of coastal regulations rather…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 303.15 to Rs. 303.32. Meanwhile,…
Police Minister warns against politicizing Trincomalee dispute
Minister Ananda Wijepala has warned individuals to refrain from politicizing and creating racial or communal tensions using the recent incident in Trincomalee, involving the installation of a Buddha Statue. Addressing Parliament today, Minister Wijepala said that some people were attempting…