Sajith calls for white paper on education reforms, ahead of debate
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the government to present a white paper on proposed education reforms, stating that a PowerPoint presentation delivered by the Prime Minister was insufficient for a meaningful debate. The request came after the Parliament’s Business…
Corruption at SriLankan Airlines & Airport: New move from President
A Special Presidential Investigation Committee to Probe Allegations of Fraud, Corruption and Irregularities within SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport and Aviation Services (Private) Limited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe alleged incidents of…
Police reveal more details on Marawila shooting
A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in Naththandiya by unidentified gunmen last night. Police said the shooting was carried out by two unidentified gunmen who arrived on a motorcycle. The woman was traveling in a three-wheeler with her 10-year-old son…
Speaker outlines IGP’s removal procedure
Speaker Jagath Wickramarathne today informed Parliament of the steps that will follow the committee’s recommendation to remove Inspector General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon, who has been found guilty of multiple charges. The announcement follows the conclusion of an inquiry…
President pays final respects to Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the late Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera, Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter in Kandy. Dhammadassi Thera died at age 67 following a sudden illness. He was the chief incumbent of…
Trump announces Japan trade deal with 15% tariff on imports
US President Donald Trump said he had reached a trade deal with Japan on Tuesday. Under the new terms, the US will place a 15% tariff on goods imported from Japan, down from a previously threatened 25% tariff. Trump also claimed that Japan would invest…
Man dies in house fire in Narahenpita
A 50-year-old man succumbed to burn injuries following a fire that broke out early morning today (July 23) at a residence in the 397 Watta area of Narahenpita. According to police, the victim was a tenant and was found with…
High-powered motorbikes smuggled duty-free : Suspect arrested
A 24-year-old suspect was arrested in the Himmaliya area of Wariyapola on July 22 for the illegal possession of four high-powered assembled motorbikes. Officers of the Kurunegala Division Crime Investigation Unit carried out the raid based on a tip-off. Three…
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found that using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health. Smartphone use by children younger than 13 was associated with…
Central Bank keeps Overnight Policy Rate Unchanged
The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering both domestic and global developments. The Board is…