3 opposition MPs vote in favour of Budget 2026
The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year was passed in Parliament today with a majority of 118 votes. A total of 160 MPs voted in favour of the Budget 2026, while 42 MPs voted against…
No More Scribbles : Sri Lankan doctors told to fix their handwriting
The Sri Lanka Medical Council has issued a notice urging medical professionals to adhere to the official guidelines on writing and recommending prescriptions. The Council emphasized that these guidelines are essential to ensure clarity and patient safety. According to the…
Budget 2026 : ITAK to abstain from voting on second reading
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) will abstain from voting on the second reading of the Budget 2026, Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam informed Parliament today. Addressing the Parliament, MP Shanakiyan said that the ITAK had decided a week ago…
“They always used racism to ensure their own survival” – President
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Minister Wasantha heads Sri Lanka–Oman parliamentary body
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has been elected President of the revived Sri Lanka–Oman Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament. The revival meeting was held yesterday at Parliament under the patronage of Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, with Oman’s Ambassador Ahmed Ali…
Red card : Cristiano Ronaldo risks missing World Cup opener
Cristiano Ronaldo may face a suspension at the start of next summer’s World Cup finals, assuming Portugal secure qualification, after receiving the first red card of his senior international career in Thursday’s shock defeat to the Republic of Ireland. The…
Joint Opposition rallies against government’s JVP-backed Praja Shakthi programme
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused the government of using the newly introduced Praja Shakthi programme as a political tool to expand what he described as JVP-led control across grassroots structures. Speaking at a joint media briefing held by opposition…
Minor Hotels Appoints Christophe Dueker as Cluster General Manager for Two Sri Lankan Resorts
Mr. Christoph Dueker – Cluster General Manager, Anantara Kalutara Resort Avani Kalutara Resort Global hospitality leader Minor Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Christoph Dueker as Cluster General Manager for Anantara Kalutara Resort and Avani Kalutara Resort, effective…
Norochcholai OIC to be investigated for alleged drug links
Investigations have been launched into the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Norochcholai Police Station, accused of having links with drug traffickers. The investigations come after several audio clips of the OIC conversing with various alleged drug lords were made public recently. …
SriLankan Airlines launches self-check-in for partner airlines at BIA
SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services Division, the exclusive ground handling provider at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), has launched a self-check-in service for passengers of partner airlines. According to the Airline, the initiative comes ahead of the upcoming winter travel…