US and Sri Lanka sign Landmark Defence MOU
Sri Lanka and the United States signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding today (14 November), boosting defence cooperation under the State Partnership Program (SPP). US Ambassador H.E. Julie Chung and Brigadier General Trenton Gibson signed for the U.S., while Defence…
Royal Palms Beach Hotel Wins Silver at National Cleaner Production Awards 2025
Front row (L to R): Mr. Nilan Chandima – Food and Beverage Manager; Mr. Bandula Priyantha – Executive Chef; Mr. Ravi Kurukulasooriya – General Manager; Mr. Nelson Mayadunna – Financial Controller; Mr. Jayantha – Cluster Engineer.Back row (L to R):…
Sri Lanka to Roll Out Card-Based Bus Fare System
Passengers will soon have the option of paying bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards, with the new system set to take effect from November 24, 2025, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake announced in…
Mano Ganesan explains why TPA backed Budget vote
The Opposition Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), led by Mano Ganesan, voted in favour of the Second Reading of the 2026 Budget earlier today, along with MPs Palani Thigambaram and V. Radhakrishnan. Explaining the decision, Ganesan said their support was based…
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…