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…
British High Commissioner meets Tilvin
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick has met with Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva at the JVP headquarters in Pelawatta, Battaramulla. The discussion focused on Sri Lanka’s current political situation and the longstanding bilateral relationship…
Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Live Streaming
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka have made one change, with Pramod Madushan coming into the XI in place of Maheesh Theekshana. Pakistan have made two…
Full speech of President Anura Kumara at the 36th JVP heroes remembrance
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna’s (JVP) commemoration ceremony marking the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma, the annual ‘Commemoration of November Heroes’ held in honour of those who sacrificed their lives, was held in Colombo. The event was led by President Anura…
Pathum Nissanka and Nuwan Thushara to play ILT20
Pathum Nissanka and Nuwan Thushara have been signed by the Gulf Giants for the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20) season, which will run from 2 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. Nissanka, one of Sri Lanka’s most consistent top-order batters…
50 arrested for illegal fishing across Sri Lanka
A total of 50 individuals have been apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing activities at multiple locations across Sri Lanka from October 27 to November 10. According to the Sri Lanka Navy, 13 dinghies, 01 traditional boat and a motor…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Uva provinces. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts were issued to 12 districts and amber alerts to 09…