News Room : Special units in Ministries will probe fraud and corruption
95 Cabinet Spokesman, Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that investigation units will be established within ministries to ensure accountability of public institutions...
News Room : Tabling of Appropriation Bill approved
125 The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to table the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2025 in Parliament. According to Government Information Department sources,...
News Room : Ajith appointed to CC
Kalutara District SJB MP Ajith P Perera has been appointed the Opposition Leader’s nominee for the Constitutional Council. The post of Opposition Leader’s nominee in...
News Room : The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter died
29 Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, a tireless advocate for global health and human rights, has died, it was announced on...
News Room : Govt. declares intention to review armed forces structures ahead of simultaneous retirement of three service chiefs and CDS
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has said the NPP government will undertake a thorough review of armed forces structures to ensure the...
News Room : Sita Ratwatte passes away
Sita Rohini Ellawala Ratwatte, wife of the late Dr. Seevali Ratwatte, former Chairman of the Upali Group of Companies, passed away on Saturday (28)...
News Room : Aitken Spence Travels clinches three top awards at 2024 SL Tourism Awards – The Island
Aitken Spence Travels walked away with the coveted title of Best Travel Agent Inbound – Large Category, Best Cruise Lines Operator and Best Professional...
News Room : High tax on imported rice affecting consumers – MP
95 SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman stated that the Government is imposing a Rs.65 tax per kilogramme on imported rice to benefit mill owners, allowing them...
News Room : ITAK suspends two leading members
109 Following the recent Parliamentary elections, the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has announced the immediate suspension of members who left the party to contest...
News Room : Dozens killed in plane crash at South Korea airport
A plane carrying 181 passengers has crashed at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 85 people, the country’s fire service has said. The...