Sri Lanka named GCM Champion Country for Leadership in Migration Governance
Sri Lanka has long championed safe, orderly and regular migration as a driver of sustainable development. As one of the early endorsers of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM), the country has consistently aligned its migration policies with the 2030…
15-year-old boy dies after tractor he was driving overturns
A 15-year-old boy has died after being run over by a tractor in the Dimbulagala area of Polonnaruwa, police said. The teenager had arrived three days earlier at his grandfather’s home in Namal Pokuna to assist him with farming activities….
Field Marshal Fonseka: “I won’t join the govt, but I support its path”
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says he is pleased with the direction of the current government, citing its stance against corruption despite limited economic improvement. Speaking to the media, Fonseka said that while the economy has not seen major change, he…
Stolen lorry rampage in Kandana leaves one dead, several injured
A man was killed and four others were injured after a suspect fleeing in a stolen lorry caused two crashes in the Kandana police area on Nov. 15, police said. The lorry had been parked at a businessman’s residence on…
NHDA wins $484,000 arbitration ruling in Bambalapitiya Flats case
The International Court of Arbitration of the ICC has dismissed a damages claim filed by the developer of the stalled Bambalapitiya Flats redevelopment and ordered the firm to pay a total of $484,000 in costs. In an award dated Nov….
Governor of Southern Province Bandula Harischandra passes away at 62
Southern Province Governor Bandula Harischandra has passed away at the age of 62. Harischandra, a veteran public administrator and former senior government official, was appointed as Governor in December 2024. He had previously served in several key administrative roles, including…
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Police seek public support to identify man seen in foreign woman’s video
Police have appealed for public assistance to identify a suspect wanted over an incident in Arugam Bay, where a foreign woman reported an attempt of sexual assault. According to police, the woman had posted a video online showing the suspect…
Bimal Rathnayake criticizes parliament officials for excessive foreign travel
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said in Parliament this afternoon (15) that officiala from parliament secretariat traveling abroad more frequently than necessary. He noted that while some officials have made multiple foreign trips, they have not presented a…
“Sri Lanka looked to Gujarat model of development,” says SL ambassador to India
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 14 (ANI): After meeting Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, said that Sri Lanka has looked up to Gujarat’s development ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister…