A hartal called across the Northern and Eastern Provinces today (18) by the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) and several other groups has been largely deemed unsuccessful, with government institutions, schools, and most services continuing as normal.
The protest was...
The no-confidence motion (NCM) brought by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara is facing practical hurdles, with party members admitting that there is an issue in moving such a motion against a deputy minister.
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya is facing intense criticism and calls for his resignation after publicly endorsing corporal punishment, just days into his new role.
The controversy erupted following remarks he made at a function at Sri Lanka...
Residents of Meemure have raised alarm over the growing number of tragic accidents involving visitors to the historic and scenic village, calling on authorities to take urgent steps to ensure tourist safety.
In the past few days, two separate incidents...
A hartal is being staged across the Northern and Eastern Provinces today (18), demanding justice over the recent death of a youth in Mullaitivu.
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) announced the protest, following allegations that a group of individuals...
US President Donald Trump will host Volodymyr Zelensky today for their first meeting since the pair’s heated exchange in the White House earlier this year – but this time the Ukrainian president is bringing European allies.
Nato Secretary General...
Several Tamil political parties have planned to stage a hartal today (18) in the Northern and Eastern provinces demanding the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, holding provincial council elections, and resolving land disputes affecting the Tamil community.
Batticaloa...
A total of 257 people have died in drowning incidents so far this year, police said.
Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler stated that the victims include 37 women and 220 men.
Meanwhile, the Police Life Saving Unit has managed...
Oval Invincibles led by an inspired Jordan Cox, smashed the highest score in the history of the Hundred, racking up 226 for 4 from their 100 balls as they crushed Welsh Fire by 83 runs at the Kia Oval.
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A new report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has raised serious concerns about the role of Sri Lanka’s Attorney General’s Department, describing it as a significant barrier to justice for victims...