Country plagued by corruption and authoritarian perspectives: SJB
Main opposition MP Eran Wickremaratne says corruption remains a critical issue for Sri Lanka, and with the appropriation bill seeking to increase state expenditure by Rs. 300 billion,
“Sri Lanka should move to digital era”
The companies owned by entrepreneur Dhammika Perera each year imports merchandise to the tune of over Rs. 300 billion and there is not a single fraud
Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana confirmed as Naseer Ahamed’s replacement in parliament
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) vice president Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana has been appointed as a member of parliament for the Batticaloa electoral district, by way of an extraordinary gazette notification issued by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka yesterday (11).
Protests continue in north & east for ex-magistrate
A group of Wanni youths staged a silent protest in a show of support for former Mullaitivu magistrate T. Saravanaraja who has fled the country in the face of alleged death threats.
Jackson’s death, an immense loss to creative arts industry – president
President Ranil Wickremesinghe in a condolence message on the demise of veteran artiste Jackson Anthony said his untimely passing is an immense loss to the Sri Lankan creative arts industry.
University hostels to be checked at night to prevent ragging
The Supreme Court has directed that university hostels be checked at night to prevent incidents of ragging in hostels, Higher Education State Minister Suren Raghavan said.
Marikkar predicts Namal’s future without Mahinda
MP Namal Rajapaksa will get his “due returns with arrears” on the day his father is no more for what he has done, said SJB spokesman S.M. Marikkar at a media briefing.
MJB opens its party HQ: 'Sri Lanka must become a center point for entrepreneurs' - Dilith
Declaring open the party headquarters of the Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya (MJB), its leader Dilith Jayaweera said that he strongly believes that the country must become a center point for entrepreneurs.
Unidentified body washes ashore at Galle Face beach
The body of an unidentified individual has reportedly washed ashore at the Galle Face beach in Colombo.
President asked to share Easter Sunday attacks probe reports
The Catholic Bishops Conference has asked president Ranil Wickremesinghe to share copies of the investigation reports into the Easter Sunday terror attacks