Petition filed at SC challenging Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented to Parliament by the government to revoke the privileges of former Presidents. The petition was submitted by General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Renuka…
Axo Creative Marks Milestone with Launch of First Office in Colombo
Axo Creative (Pvt) Ltd officially opened the doors to its very first office space, signalling a new phase in its journey to redefine digital marketing in Sri Lanka. Founded by seasoned content creators and marketers, Rashith Yapa and Manitha Abeysiriwardana,…
Kite season linked to higher risk of Leptospirosis in children
Kite season activities can increase the risk of leptospirosis among children, Dr. Deepal Perera of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children said. He said children often venture out into paddy fields during kite season, coming into contact with mud that may…
New system for teacher educator, admin transfers : PM
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya, says a better mechanism will be formulated for placements and transfers in the Teacher Educators Service and the Education Administrative Service. The Prime Minister made these remarks at the…
2026 Budget : President reviews agriculture, livestock plans
A meeting to review projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, and to discuss pre-budget proposals for 2026, was chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today. During the meeting at the…
Peter Kuruvita Joins Hands with Home Lands as Brand Ambassador
Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted real estate brand, proudly announces internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Peter Kuruvita as its official brand ambassador, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand. Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s number one…
Mannar project : Energy Minister dismisses claims of threat to birds
Dismissing claims that wind power projects in Mannar pose a threat to birds and wildlife, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody described the area as stale land. According to the Sunday Times, the minister said claims of a threat to birds…
Booking Train tickets : Mandatory identification verification system launched
Sri Lanka Railways has launched a mandatory identification verification system for train ticket reservations. Per the new system, all Sri Lankan passengers must provide their National Identity Card (NIC) number and foreign nationals must provide their passport number when booking…
Vietnamese woman drowns in Aluthgama
A foreign woman who went for a swim at the Moragalla beach in Aluthgama is reported dead after having drowned today (11 Aug). According to the Police, the deceased is a 48-year-old Vietnamese national. It is reported that she had…
155 bus service recommenced
The 155 bus service from Mattakkuliya to Soysapura was recommenced this morning (11 Aug). The bus service was recommenced under the aegis of NPP MP Lakmali Hemachandra and several Colombo Municipal Councillors. The 155 bus service had been suspended since…