News Room : Tens of thousands march across world in support of Palestinians in Gaza
Tens of thousands of people have marched through Australia’s major cities and towns, organisers said, demanding action to save dying and starving Palestinians. More than 40 protests took place across Australia on Sunday, the group Palestine Action said, including large turnouts in state capitals Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. “We demand from our politicians more than just talk. We are long past...
News Room : Climate change pushing winemakers to blend wines from different years
In the world of wine vintage is king. If you are buying a bottle of red, white or rosé then the specific year of the grape harvest is almost always written on the label. By contrast, non-vintage still wine – that made by blending two or more years – is seen as very downmarket, something cheap and not cheerful. And...
News Room : GMOA Calls Off Planned Island-Wide Strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to call off its island-wide token strike, which was scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. today (25 August) in all government hospitals. The decision came after discussions with Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and senior ministry officials last night (24), during which the minister provided a written assurance addressing...
News Room : Erik Solheim Calls for Immediate Release of Ranil Wickremesinghe
Former Norwegian peace envoy to Sri Lanka, Erik Solheim, has urged the immediate release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, voicing concern over his health while in custody. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Solheim said he stands with “leaders in Sri Lanka, South Asia and across the world” in calling for Wickremesinghe’s release. He praised the former president...
News Room : Postal Strike Ends and Services Resume at 4 PM
Postal trade unions announced today that they have agreed to call off their six-day strike, following discussions with the government. Services were resume at 4 PM, Minister of Mass Media and Postal Services Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed. The Minister said the breakthrough came after unions consented to two key government demands: the introduction of fingerprint attendance systems and the continuation of...
News Room : Magistrate Slams Police Over Delay in Wasantha Samarasinghe Fraud Case
Mount Lavinia Magistrate A.D. Chathurika De Silva strongly reprimanded the Colombo Fraud Bureau (CFB) for sending extracts of the case involving Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to the Attorney General (AG) before completing its investigation, The Sunday Times reported. The case concerns the alleged fraudulent lease of a building belonging to the National Workers’ Institute for Rs. 3.6 million by individuals,...
News Room : Sirisena: A Political Career Isn’t Complete Without Time in Remand
Former President Maithripala Sirisena today (24) called on all political parties to put aside their divisions and work together to safeguard the freedom of the people and democracy in Sri Lanka. He made this statement while addressing the joint press conference of opposition party leaders held at the Amari Hotel, Colombo, following the arrest and remand of former President Ranil...
News Room : “AKD Too Has Misused Public Funds,” Alleges Mujibur Rahman
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo District Chief Organiser and MP Mujibur Rahman said that Anura Kumara Dissanayake has succeeded in bringing the entire opposition together. He made this remark yesterday when speaking to the media after visiting former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody, to inquire about his wellbeing. Rahman accused the government of resorting to politically motivated...
News Room : Thurstan College to Showcase Future-Ready Education at Knight-Ro 2025
To develop 21st-century skills, students must be given opportunities beyond classrooms, and Thurstan College has embraced this vision. Its upcoming Knight-Ro 2025 exhibition is a powerful testament to the school’s commitment to preparing students for the future, as in today’s fast-changing world, education can no longer stop at textbooks. Organised to celebrate the college’s 75th anniversary, Knight-Ro 2025 will...
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe Moved from Prison Hospital to NHSL
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody, will be transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo on medical advice, prison officials confirmed. Wickremesinghe was earlier admitted to the Prison Hospital after being diagnosed with high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels. Prison Media Spokesperson and Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe stated that his request to receive meals from...