An open warrant has been issued against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon by the Matara Magistrate’s Court, upon the request of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said Ada Derana reporter. The CID informed the Matara Magistrate’s Court today that a total of ten suspicious locations across the island had been inspected, and intelligence officers had been deployed …
Continue Reading
President says addressing the 26th Anniversary of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) A business environment has been created where investors can operate without having to pay any commissions Every rupee spent by the government is treated as a sacred duty and utilized responsibly By the end of the current administration, there will be no room for a destructive …
Continue Reading
Justify the steps taken to increase excise duty on cigarettes – Committee Chair instructs officials. Simplify obtaining relevant insurance claims through third-party insurance – Committee Chair instructs officials. The proposal submitted by the Ministry of Finance to increase the Excise Duty received the approval of the Committee on Public Finance. This approval was granted during the meeting of the Committee …
Continue Reading
Newly Appointed Supreme Mahanayaka Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Moorthi Maha Nayaka Thero, Awarded ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ The ceremonial awarding of the ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ to the newly appointed Supreme Mahanayaka Thero of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Moorthi Maha Nayaka Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Rassagala …
Continue Reading
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Harini Amarasuriya stated that the new education reforms are set to be implemented in 2026, with preparations for the initiative beginning in 2025. Accordingly, speaking at a recent meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education in Parliament, the Prime Minister outlined the 5 main pillars for the reforms. …
Continue Reading
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is reportedly considering nominating former Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) in the upcoming 2025 Local Government Election. Accordingly, former MP Hirunika Premachandra revealed this during a media briefing on 10 March. She added that a proposal has already been made within the party, though an official confirmation regarding the nomination is …
Continue Reading
Mr. Lakshman Abeysekera, the esteemed President/Director General of the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA). Micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial drivers of economic growth, serving as the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economy. These enterprises play a pivotal role in fostering job creation and innovation, contributing significantly to the nation’s overall development An insightful interview was conducted with Mr. …
Continue Reading
Sri Lanka is set to take the global stage in twin research and medical advancements as it prepares to host the Joint 8th World Congress on Twin Pregnancy and the 20th Congress of the International Society of Twin Studies (ISTS) from 10 to 12 August. This prestigious event will bring together world-renowned researchers, clinicians, and scientists to discuss the latest …
Continue Reading
The Sri Lanka 2030 and Beyond Economic Summit and Entrepreneurial Awards, held on 5 March at Shangri-La Colombo, was a landmark event celebrating the resilience, innovation and ambition of Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurial community. Organised by the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers and rising entrepreneurs to discuss the nation’s economic future and recognise outstanding …
Continue Reading
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and members of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force was held today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, an in-depth review was conducted on the current progress of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, along with plans for its future implementation. The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Task Force has been entrusted with designing, …
Continue Reading
