Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Prasad Siriwardena launched a scathing critique of the government’s tax policy on electric vehicles (EVs) during the Parliamentary session held yesterday (20), calling it “regressive” and “completely contradictory” to Sri Lanka’s climate goals.
Addressing the...
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a pre-trial conference for 27 June in the case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, who is accused of receiving Rs. 70 million from the ‘Krrish’ group and committing criminal...
With the rapid increase in dengue and chikungunya cases in the Colombo district, President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed the relevant officials to promptly address the urgent maintenance of the canals and drainage system
The President gave these directives during...
Motorists can now use debit and credit cards to pay toll fees on all expressways in Sri Lanka starting today (21 May), the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation announced.
In a statement, the Ministry said that card...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central,...
Despite losing eight matches chasing out of nine, Rajasthan Royals (RR) decided to chase one last time and came out victors with 17 balls to spare. Unlike earlier games, though, their bowlers did well against fellow laggards Chennai Super...
The Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power had rejected objections raised on behalf of the respondent IGP, Director Legislative Services / Director Communication...
In a statement to Parliament today, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala addressed ongoing investigations into death threats targeting key political figures, including Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.
Minister Wijepala revealed that the Prime Minister’s Office received...
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated today (20) that his fight in the war was not for personal gain or power, but for peace.
He made this remark while participating in the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) Ranaviru Commemoration held near...
The principal of Ramanathan Hindu Ladies’ College in Bambalapitiya has been transferred to the Ministry of Education following the tragic suicide of a Grade 10 student from Kotahena who had reportedly faced abuse.
Reports state that a female officer from...