SC issues notice to ex-President Maithripala Sirisena
The Supreme Court today (11) has issued a notice to former President Maithripala Sirisena, requiring him to appear before the court on April 29 and show cause for his failure to comply with the court order to pay Rs. 1 million in compensation.
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EX- IGP Deshabandu’s assets could be frozen if he continues to evade court – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala stated that if former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon continues to evade appearing before court,
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PM Harini vows action against political interference in education
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the crises emerging within the education system are primarily due to the improper implementation of policies and political interference,
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2025 LG Elections: 18 parties, 57 independent groups place deposits
The Election Commission has issued a statement regarding the political parties and independent groups that have placed their deposits thus far to contest the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections.
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IMF chief congratulates Sri Lanka’s President on economic achievements
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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26 MPs in last parliament cause Rs. 220 Mn loss to Govt in housing purchases
Twenty six MPs of the last government whose houses came under arson attacks during the Aragalayaa in 2022 have purchased houses from the
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14 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka, Stalin seeks action for their release
Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, apprising him of the arrest of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lanka and sought effective steps for the release of all the detained fishermen and their fishing boats.
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“Strong she will be”: President Dissanayaka calls for women’s leadership in Sri Lanka’s future
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka highlighted the historical significance of the global women’s movement and the vital role Sri Lankan women have played in shaping the country’s political and economic future.
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“No woman is safe until every woman is safe”: PM Harini calls for urgent action on women’s rights
As the world marks International Women’s Day, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has called for urgent and transformative action to address the deep-rooted inequalities that continue to shape the lives of women,
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IMF agrees with Sri Lanka to decide public sector size with limitations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not to judge the government needs to identify resources to provide public services, but that has to be done within the targets of the bailout package, the global lender said.
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