Cabinet approves reduction in MPs’ insurance cover to Rs. 250,000
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the annual group insurance coverage for Members of Parliament from Rs. 1 million to Rs. 250,000, effective from October 9, 2025. The proposal was presented by Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary…
i-Road Project resumes with 500km of roads to be developed
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says that construction of 500 kilometres of roads under the i-Road project will recommence this year. According to the ministry, the project had previously stalled due to the economic crisis and other factors. However,…
AFC fines SL footballer over Palestine support message
The Asian Football Confederation has imposed a fine of USD 2,000 on Sri Lankan footballer Mohamed Thilham for displaying a message in support of Palestine during an international match in Colombo. Mohamed Thilham had displayed the message following the match…
Govt reveals names of relatives of politicians who used President’s Fund scholarships
Minister Anura Karunathilaka informed Parliament today that the sons and relatives of Presidents, ministers and Parliamentarians had benefited from the President’s Fund. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Anura Karunathilaka said the Presidential Fund’s Scholarship had been used between 2005 to…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Aug), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar remain unchanged at Rs. 297.60…
Underworld not linked to national security – Defence Ministry Secretary
The Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, says that currently there is no threat to national security. He made the remark while attending the official ceremony held to mark China’s assistance provided to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management…
Over 3,500 military personnel arrested for desertion
The Ministry of Defence reports that more than 3,500 members of the Sri Lankan armed forces have been taken into custody for leaving service without proper authorization. According to the ministry, 3,504 tri-forces personnel who had been absent without leave…
“There’s no politics in opposing corruption” – Gammanpila
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Vocational skills training programs launched at Trincomalee Prison
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, yesterday participated in the official launch of the vocational skills training programs at the Trincomalee Remand Prison. The vocational skills training programs are being provided under the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Framework, in…
Elephant attacks mahout during Devinuwara Perahera (Video)
A tense situation was reported during the Devinuwara Esala Perahera procession after an elephant suddenly went on rampage. Video footage of the incident shows the elephant suddenly attacking its mahout, before walking away. The elephant remains aggressive with other mahouts…