News Room : Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma Likely to Be Appointed New Treasury Secretary: Sources
Deputy Finance Minister Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma likely to be appointed as the next Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Asian Mirror reliably learns. The post became vacant following the recent retirement of Mahinda Siriwardana, who previously served as Secretary to the Treasury. Dr Suriyapperuma, who entered Parliament via the National List, is expected to resign from his parliamentary position and is...
News Room : Galle Deputy Mayor Losses Party Membership
Priyantha Godagama Sahabandu, who was appointed as the Deputy Mayor of the Galle Municipal Council representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has had his party membership suspended. This was announced in a statement issued under the signature of SLPP General Secretary and Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam. The statement further notes that disciplinary action will be taken against him. According to the SLPP,...
News Room : Sinopec Strengthens Cultural Commitments with Support for Kiri Vehera Renovation and Kasagala Rajamaha Perahera
Sinopec recently extended its support to two significant annual religious and community events: the Kiri Vehera and Kataragama Devala Renovation Project, and the Annual Kasagala Purana Rajamaha Vihara Perahera. On 14 June, more than 450 volunteers—including temple trustees, families, well-wishers, and experienced workers—gathered to clean and repaint the sacred Kiri Vehera and Kataragama Devala premises. This project, now in its...
News Room : Balangoda PS NPP Chairman Resigns
Ranjith Udaya Kumara, Chairman of the Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha representing the National People’s Power (NPP), has resigned from his post. Following his resignation, the Returning Officer of the Balangoda Pradeshiya Sabha, Suranga Ambagahathenna, has appointed Gamaethige Ariyadasa as the new Chairman to fill the vacancy. This appointment has been officially announced through a special gazette notification.
News Room : Galle Municipal Council Power Split: NPP Mayor, SLPP Deputy Amidst Tensions
The National People’s Power (NPP) secured control of the Galle Municipal Council today (20), with its candidate elected as Mayor following a tense inaugural session. The meeting, held under the patronage of the Provincial Commissioner of Local Government, was convened to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the council. However, disagreements over the voting method sparked unrest within the...
News Room : Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts – The Island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 JUNE 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 June 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts while ahowers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during...
News Room : Explained: The Allegations Against Keheliya Rambukwella’s Daughters and Son-in-Law
Two daughters and a son-in-law of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella were taken into custody on 19 June by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation into money laundering. The arrested individuals have been identified as Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, both daughters of the former minister, along...
News Room : Govt Reveals Plans to Repatriate Citizens if Iran-Israel Conflict Further Escalates
Sri Lanka will take immediate steps to repatriate its nationals if the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament on Thursday. Responding to a question raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Rohana Bandara, Herath stated, “If the war escalates, we will send flights to the neighbouring countries of Israel and bring back the Sri Lankans.”...
News Room : Beaten, Genitals Targeted in Police Custody – SC Orders Compensation from OICs’ Personal Funds
The Supreme Court yesterday (18) ruled that two senior police officers from the Uragasmanhandiya Police — the then Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the station and the OIC of the Crimes Division — violated the fundamental rights of a young man by subjecting him to cruel and inhumane treatment while in custody over a 2019 gold theft investigation. The Court ordered both...
News Room : Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, accelerates digital transformation – The Island
A range of new projects for the 2025 financial year have been launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, a flagship government initiative aimed at fostering “A Thriving Nation , A Beautiful Life” A progress review meeting for these projects, which are being implemented by various ministries and their respective departments, corporations, boards and institutions, was held on Wednesday (17)...