Minister Watagala files Rs. 10 billion defamation case against SLPP activist
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, has filed a defamation lawsuit in the Kaduwela District Court against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) activist Mahinda Pathirana, seeking compensation of Rs. 10 billion. The case alleges that false and defamatory statements…
The glorious Christmas is tomorrow – The main service will be held at Uswetakeiyawa
The glorious feast of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, dawns at midnight today (24th). It is the firm belief of the Christian community that the teachings of His human compassion—born into this world to redeem mankind from sin—paved…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24 Dec), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.76 to Rs. 305.80….
Sri Lanka Police seek regulatory action against Private TV network
Sri Lanka Police says a letter has been sent to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) requesting necessary action against the Hiru Media Network for continuously broadcasting unverified and misleading news reports. Speaking to Newswire, Police Media Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler,…
UNESCO mobilizes emergency assistance for Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Manisha Gunasekera, met with the Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris recently (19 Dec) for a discussion on UNESCO’s emergency assistance and medium- to…
CPC delegation visits Galle Fort
Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Region, Wang Junzheng, engaged in an observation tour of the Galle Fort today. The visiting Chinese delegation led…
PM visits Cyclone-hit school in Badulla, reviews recovery plans
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited the Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District today (24 Dec) to inspect schools affected by disasters. In a statement, Plantations and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna said that, during the visit, discussions were held…
MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested after surrendering to the Fort Police Station today. His arrest comes after the Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued a warrant against him due to his failure to appear in court. MP Archchuna had…
Rs. 2B worth of ‘ICE’ and heroin found in seized multi‑day vessel
A boat seized by the Navy and brought to the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour yesterday contained nearly 160 kilograms of ‘ICE’ narcotics valued at over Rs. 2 billion, Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) said. Addressing the media,…