Romanians will try again to elect a new president today, six months after the first attempt ended in scandal and confusion. A radical outsider with mystical leanings, Calin Georgescu, came first on 24 November, but that result was annulled over...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government will shut down non-functioning and redundant public institutions, beginning with agencies like the Sri Lanka Cement Corporation and the Cinnamon Development Department, as part of a sweeping plan to restructure...
Six students from the Faculty of Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have been suspended after allegedly assaulting a second-year student. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Padmalal M. Manange stated that the attack was reportedly carried out as retaliation against the...
A special search operation was conducted at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (3), following intelligence received from India regarding the possible arrival of six suspects allegedly linked to the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. Police said the...
The CID has launched a comprehensive investigation into a request made by former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon for protection, citing threats to his life. Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga said that an inquiry is now underway following Tennakoon’s formal request to the...
Sri Lanka completed their fourth highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs and subjected South Africa to a second successive defeat in the tri-series in Colombo. A record fourth wicket stand of 128 between Kavisha Dilhari and Harshitha Samarawickrema,...
A 27-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs has died while in the custody of the Kosgoda Police, raising serious concerns over possible police misconduct. The deceased, Tharindu Siriwardene De Soysa, a resident of Hataramanhandiya in...
Parliament is scheduled to convene on 8 and 9 May, according to Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera. The schedule was finalised during a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held today (2 May), chaired by Speaker Dr...
By Dr Damenda Porage In the vast and vibrant tapestry of ancient Indian thought, a profound and unifying thread weaves its way through diverse philosophical systems: the unwavering emphasis on compassion—a deep-seated empathy that extends beyond the self to embrace...
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that its 24-hour One-Day passport issuance service will not be available on 5, 6, and 7 May. Controller General of Immigration and Emigration stated that the decision was made due to limitations...