President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity of implementing a new education system to steer the country towards economic transformation, one that aligns with global standards and can cultivate professionals suited for the competitive world market.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (14) met the UNP management committee and made several appointments.

Thilliamaplam Maheswari’s dream of being with her son is on the verge of becoming a reality.

Just as Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) marks its 42nd anniversary today (14), its workers allege corruption and mismanagement have left the state-run television channel with more than Rs. three billion in debt.

 Seventy-two health sector trade unions are pressing on with their strike action despite healthcare has been declared an essential service.

Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe in Washington DC is spearheading a campaign to lure more US tourists to Sri Lanka.

Around 10 top officials of leading fertilizer companies are to be arrested by the CID within days over a scam that runs into more than Rs. one billion.

The United Republic Front will present a practical programme today (14) to develop the country, said its leader Patali Champika Ranawaka.

Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of making Sri Lanka an auction land.

A top-level delegation led by secretary to the prime minister Anura Dissanayake is presently in India on a visit to study that country’s model on modernizing state agencies and making them people-friendly.