Cabinet Spokesperson Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, clarified today (5 August) that the decision to grant visa-free entry to Israeli nationals was not influenced by internal pressure but was based solely on economic and tourism-related factors.
Responding to a question raised at...
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa stated in Parliament today (5 August) that he would abstain from voting — both as an MP and as an individual — on the proposal to remove Acting Inspector General of...
Parliament is set to debate a resolution today (5 August) seeking the removal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon under Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002.
The House is scheduled to...
A group of some 600 retired Israeli security officials, including former heads of intelligence agencies, have written to US President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to immediately end the war in Gaza.
“It is our professional judgement that Hamas no...
A man was captured on a vehicle’s dashboard camera riding a bicycle completely naked through the centre of Kandana town in broad daylight. The video has since gone viral on social media, drawing significant public and official attention.
In the...
Member of Parliament and Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera stated that he stands firmly against dynastic politics and that his past support for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stemmed from that belief.
He made these remarks while attending the establishment of...
Kalani Athukorala was named the first runner-up at the Miss Universe Sri Lanka 2025 pageant, held at Shangri-La Colombo on 27 July. In addition to her placement, she also received two mini titles — “Miss Talent” and “Best Skin.”
Kalani...
The National Association of Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers has strongly opposed the government’s new initiative to issue temporary driving permits to foreign tourists upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), warning it could severely impact the livelihoods of...
The Gampaha District Medical Officer has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating mental health of children, revealing that 19 child suicides were reported in the district last year—a figure that has raised alarm among health professionals.
Speaking at the...
SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of politicising the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) and suppressing independent youth activism, following the arrest of a district youth leader.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rajapaksa condemned the...