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B.R. Gavai: The first Buddhist to become a Chief Justice in Indian history

Known as a bold and decisive judge who speaks his mind, Chief Justice Gavai’s tenure may see important hearings in the challenges to the Places of Worship Act and the Waqf (Amendment) Act of 2025 Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was...

Biographer makes bombshell claim about Trump’s marriage

Speculation surrounding the state of the couple’s marriage has been rife given Melania’s infrequent appearances at the White House Biographer Michael Wolff has claimed that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are essentially “separated” following reports that she...
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NPP Government at Six Months: Reconciliation and Accountability Promises Remain Largely Unfulfilled

The National People's Power (NPP) government marks six months in office this May, with questions emerging on theprogress with key manifesto promises. After securing a decisive electoral victory with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's win in September 2024 and gaining159 parliamentary seats in November...

Proactively Engage in Rural Development by Rejuvenating the Productive Economy – President

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has urged all Chairpersons of District Coordinating Committees to actively engage in revitalizing the nation’s production-oriented economy and fostering rural development. The President made these remarks during a discussion held this morning (16) at the Presidential...

Why is Britain restricting visas for several countries, including Sri Lanka?

Applicants will be targeted by Home Office due to suspicions they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans applying to work or study in the UK face Home Office restrictions over suspicions that they...

Modi holds emergency meet with all 3 services chiefs amid escalating India-Pakistan conflict

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a security review meet with the chiefs of all three armed forces, a day after India successfully thwarted Pakistan's drone attacks. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and National Security Advisor...

Teacher accused of molesting Kotahena schoolgirl sent on compulsory leave – Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education says that the teacher allegedly involved in the incident of molesting the schoolgirl from Kotahena has been sent on compulsory leave after receiving a police ‘B report’.  The Secretary to the Education Ministry, Nalaka Kaluwewa, states...

Trump suggests cutting China tariff rate to still-high 80% ahead of Switzerland talks

Key Points An 80% levy would be a significant reduction from the 145% tariff currently facing many Chinese goods. However, that number could still be seen as prohibitive to trade. It is unclear if Trump wants the 80% rate to...

Pope Leo XIV calls Church ‘a beacon to illuminate dark nights’ in first Mass

The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called for the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith in his first Mass at the Vatican. Speaking the day after he was elected as the 267th Pope and first US leader...

Bill Gates Claims Elon Musk Is ‘Killing World’s Poorest Children’

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said he intends to give away 99% of his vast fortune over the next 20 years. Gates said he would accelerate his giving via his foundation, with plans to end its operations in 2045. "People will...
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