COPE reveals irregularities regarding the purchase of computers for SLTB
It was revealed at the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Committee that the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has spent Rs. 89 million on the purchase of computers in 2018, exceeding the estimated amount.
Rishad is being detained without any evidence - Lakshman Kiriella
Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella raised concerns over the continued detention of Wanni District MP and All Ceylon Muslim Congress (ACMC) Leader Rishad Bathiudeen.
Cabinet green light for cryptocurrency mining companies to invest in Sri Lanka
Cabinet approval was received to set up a committee on rules and regulations required to attract investments from companies operating in Digital Banking, Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency Mining.
Mega fraud behind the suspension of PCR laboratory at BIA - Ven. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera
The decision to release fully vaccinated domestic and foreign passengers arriving in Sri Lanka from October 01 without being referred to PCR tests will put the entire country in danger, Chief Sangha Nayake of the Sri Lanka Ramannya Nikaya Ven. Dr. Omalpe Sobhitha Thera said.
The time to take a united stand to protect the country has now dawned - Karu Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka is on the verge of a catastrophe as never before in its history and the moment to take a united stand to protect the country has now dawned, former speaker Karu Jayasuriya said.
'Won't implement activities targeting an election' - President says
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed the most senior officials at the Presidential Secretariat that it would not matter to him if he had to go home as long as he is able to do things the correct way in the next three years, highly placed sources said.
Amendments to EPF Act to help Sri Lankan workers in India
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Labour has agreed to present the Employees’ Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill in Parliament for second reading and the committee has also agreed to present an order to Parliament under the Employees Provident Fund Act.
President pledges to amend certain provisions of PTA
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured that immediate steps will be taken to amend the necessary provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
Inquiry into the death of a Muslim youth in Police custody
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched an investigation into the death of a Muslim youth who was allegedly beaten to death while in custody.
Former Director-General of Archaeology Dr. Siran Deraniyagala passes away
Former Director-General of the Archaeology Department and renowned Sri Lankan prehistorian, Dr. Siran Upendra Deraniyagala, passed away at the age of 79.