South Korean police have announced a 100-day special operation to tackle abuses against migrant workers, the Korean National Police Agency said.
All 18 regional police agencies in the country have formed dedicated units that will operate until 25 November to...
The Cabinet has approved a joint proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies and Minister of Digital Economy, together with the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation,...
The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court and the Colombo Magistrate’s Court have issued arrest warrants against Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera and the former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, following a request made by the Colombo Crimes...
A hartal called across the Northern and Eastern Provinces today (18) by the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) and several other groups has been largely deemed unsuccessful, with government institutions, schools, and most services continuing as normal.
The protest was...
The no-confidence motion (NCM) brought by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara is facing practical hurdles, with party members admitting that there is an issue in moving such a motion against a deputy minister.
Speaking...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya is facing intense criticism and calls for his resignation after publicly endorsing corporal punishment, just days into his new role.
The controversy erupted following remarks he made at a function at Sri Lanka...
Residents of Meemure have raised alarm over the growing number of tragic accidents involving visitors to the historic and scenic village, calling on authorities to take urgent steps to ensure tourist safety.
In the past few days, two separate incidents...
A hartal is being staged across the Northern and Eastern Provinces today (18), demanding justice over the recent death of a youth in Mullaitivu.
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) announced the protest, following allegations that a group of individuals...
US President Donald Trump will host Volodymyr Zelensky today for their first meeting since the pair’s heated exchange in the White House earlier this year – but this time the Ukrainian president is bringing European allies.
Nato Secretary General...
Several Tamil political parties have planned to stage a hartal today (18) in the Northern and Eastern provinces demanding the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, holding provincial council elections, and resolving land disputes affecting the Tamil community.
Batticaloa...