News Room : Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’ – The Island
The foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and China have agreed on the need to seek common ground on East Asian security and economic...
News Room : Nightclub Clash Erupts Involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Entourage
A clash has occurred when former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his wife 02 visited a nightclub on Park Street, Colombo 02. Eight...
News Room : “Sri Lanka’s Payment Infrastructure Is World-Class, But Adoption Must Improve” – Dr Hans Wijesuriya
Sri Lanka’s digital economy currently accounts for around 3% of the total economy, but the government aims to fast-track its expansion to 15-20% within...
News Room : Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies at 76
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family says. Known as Big George in the ring, he competed for...
News Room : Govt. to legislate for abortion on medical grounds
The government is planning to introduce new laws to allow women to terminate pregnancies in cases of fatal birth defects that cannot be medically...
News Room : Police digitize 10 million Lankan fingerprints to facilitate speedier crime investigations – The Island
The police have digitized a vast database of criminal fingerprints, with a staggering 10 million fingerprints now available for investigative use. Director of the Criminal...
News Room : When promises boomerang
Saturday 22nd March, 2025 A protest by a group of unemployed graduates has been going on for days near Parliament. The protesters are urging the...
News Room : Six suspects in Weligama Hotel shooting released as they cooperated with CID investigation
The six suspects involved in the shooting incident near a Weligama hotel have been granted bail by the Matara Magistrate’s Court. The court set the...
News Room : Govt and Opposition Unite to Amend Sri Lanka’s Outdated Abortion Laws
The government today (21 March) reiterated its commitment to amending Sri Lanka’s strict abortion laws to permit termination in cases such as rape, incest...
News Room : SSP Buddhika Manatunga to Continue as Police Spokesperson Despite Resignation Request
On 20 March, media reports claimed that Police Media Spokesperson and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Buddhika Manatunga had resigned from his position. However,...