President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said erroneous statements were being circulated on social media attributing them to the President. “There are many false news items being shared on social media, claiming to be statements and decisions...
A majority of UNP MPs have signed a letter that requests the Speaker of Parliament to appoint as the Leader of the Opposition. This is against a back-drop where General Secretary of the UNP...
Just set southeast of Bharat, Sri Lanka may be a hidden gem of the Indian Ocean. on the far side its ancient ruins, stunning beaches, and wonderful life, the island nation has several alternative stories to uncover. From the Pearl of Indian Ocean to the world’s oldest human planted tree, here are fifteen facts you...
The highest-paid CEO in Australia and her family immigrated from Sri Lanka with just $200 to their names when she was 14 years old. Macquarie Group chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake became the first female...
All foreign tours of state sector employees have been suspended till further notice. According to J.J. Ratnasiri the Secretary to the Ministry of State Administration, Presidential Secretary P.B. Jayasundara had issued a letter in...
The Western Province based Permanent High Court Trial at Bar today decided to release President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from all indictments filed over the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 33.9 million in public funds for the...
The National Elections Commission notes that they have received over 7000 appeals regarding the 2019 electoral resigner. Commissioner General Saman Sri Rathnayake noted that these appeals will be taken up for consideration at the...
Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella states that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe would make a statement this evening on stepping down and handing over the Government. Speaking to News1st, Kiriella stated that the PM...
The U.S. Embassy making an announcement congratulated on the democratically held presidential election of Sri Lanka and expressed their hope of working with President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the future. In their announcement, the Embassy...
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is to meet new Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and current opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today (19), and he is tipped to resign, making way for a new cabinet. Lakshman...
