President AKD hits back at Sajith over “Montessori child” remark
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today responded sharply to comments made by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, who recently remarked that “even a Montessori child” could achieve the government’s current revenue performance. Speaking at a public event, the President said Sri Lanka…
Pakistan Senate told how discussions unfolded with visiting Sri Lanka team
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir facilitated the talks with Sri Lanka, resulting in the latter’s cricket team deciding to stay in Pakistan for the ongoing matches. Sri…
IPL trading : Mumbai Indians get 2 players
Mumbai Indians secure Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford in double trade ahead of IPL 2026 Mumbai Indians have strengthened their squad for the 2026 Indian Premier League season with the additions of all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford following separate…
Over 3400 Sri Lankans departed for jobs in South Korea in 2025 – SLBFE
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says a total of 3,469 Sri Lankan youth have departed for employment opportunities in South Korea during the course of 2025. The SLBFE said in a statement that a group of 77…
Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake retires
Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake has announced his retirement from the post and the state service today. Issuing a statement, Saman Sri Ratnayake said he had served as a state official for the last 34 years. He was…
PM Harini calls for ethical journalism amid rise of Digital Media influence
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says creating professional journalists who recognize the responsibility and accountability of sharing accurate and faithful information has become a timely necessity. PM Amarasuriya said significant harm is caused to society by misinformation, as many content creators…
From Hinduism, Buddhism to Islam… 500 Global Religious Leaders Come to Korea to Learn the Book of Revelation
An unprecedented international event discussing religious harmony through the “Bible” will be held in Korea amid ongoing religious conflicts. Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, hereinafter Shincheonji Church of Jesus) announced…
One in five Sri Lankan adults has diabetes – Health authorities
One in every five adults in Sri Lanka is living with diabetes, and one in three of them is at risk of developing eye-related complications, according to Sri Lanka’s health authorities. Addressing a press briefing organized by the Health Promotion…
SC to hear petition seeking recovery of compensation paid to ex-ministers
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for January 28 on a fundamental rights petition seeking an order to recover compensation from former ministers who allegedly received unlawful payments for damages to their homes during the islandwide unrest on 09…
“Thank you, Sri Lanka” Pakistan players thank Sri Lanka team in heartfelt video
Sri Lankan cricket’s solidarity gesture has drawn an emotional response from Pakistan’s national players, who released a video on Thursday expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Sri Lanka team and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for continuing the ODI series in Rawalpindi…