PM agrees to transfer Malwana property to UGC; Students to vacate
The Inter‑University Students’ Federation (IUSF) announced that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has agreed to hand over the disputed land and house in Malwana, currently under the Dompe Divisional Secretariat, to the University Grants Commission (UGC). The decision was conveyed following…
Inclement weather : 204 houses partially damaged in 13 districts
Over 200 houses have been partially damaged due to the inclement weather experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), 204 houses have sustained partial damage across 13 districts, as of 10.00 am today (18). A total…
UN Office protest : Court sets July hearing for Wimal Weerawansa
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered that further examination of evidence in the case against six accused, including former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, be taken up on July 13. The case relates to allegations of causing public inconvenience by obstructing…
Are you on the 2026 Voter List? Check before June 1
The National Election Commission has issued a special announcement regarding the registration of the electoral register for the year 2026. According to the Commission, citizens have the opportunity to check whether their details are included in the register and verify…
Minister assures steps taken to protect Anuradhapura child abuse victim
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said her ministry and relevant agencies had taken all necessary steps to ensure the safety and protection of the girl who was allegedly sexually abused in Anuradhapura. She rejected claims that…
Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest
Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the “Everest Man” breaking his own record set last year with a 32nd climb and the other, known as the “Mountain Queen”, breaking her own women’s record with an…
Sri Lankan Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus completes first-ever visit to India
A 19‑member delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka, led by Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj, visited India from 10- 16 May, marking the caucus’s first‑ever official visit to the country. The delegation, comprising…
PM to hold talks on Malwana property with university students
A special discussion on the request made by university students regarding the Malwana property linked to former Minister Basil Rajapaksa is scheduled to take place today (18) under the leadership of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, it was reported. According to…
Grama Niladhari transferred amid inquiry into misuse of Ditwah compensation funds
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District has been dismissed following allegations of misusing compensation funds provided for victims of Cyclone Ditwah. According to the Government Information Department, the Grama Niladhari officer was removed from duty after complaints…
Sri Lanka marks 17 years since end of war
Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka ended more than three decades of armed struggle with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). To commemorate the military victory, the National Victory Commemoration Ceremony will be held tomorrow (19) at…