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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs to declare September 19 a day of mourning in view of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The National flag will be flown at half-mast until the...

Details on the staff level agreement which Sri Lanka has reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot be given to Parliament as it contains some sensitive matters with regard to taxes, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced today.    “...

The 8th President Ranil Wickremesinghe was severely criticized by the Janata Vimukti Peramuna for appointing state ministers by getting a huge amount of privileges at a time when the country's economy has collapsed and the people are suffering from food...

Dasun Shanaka has surpassed Thisara Perera to become the highest six-hitter for Sri Lanka in T20s! Most sixes for Sri Lanka in T20Is: Dasun Shanaka – 54 Thisara Perera – 53 Kusal Perera – 51

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by five wickets to top the Asia Cup Super 4 round which ended today. Sri Lankan bowlers led by Wanindu Hasaranga’s 3/21 restricted Pakistan to just 121. Sri Lanka slipped to 29-3 in the chase but...

Sporting goods retailer DECATHLON has announced that will indefinitely suspend all retail operations in Sri Lanka (store and eCommerce) from 30th October 2022.  Issuing a notice, DECATHLON said due to the ongoing situation in the country it has become impossible...

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced several changes to its overseas missions, including the closure of five overseas missions, including the Embassy of Norway in Colombo. As a result, the Embassies in Bratislava (Slovakia), Colombo (Sri Lanka), and...

In memory of the people who lost their lives in the struggle, a group of strugglers once again gathered at the Galle Face and protested this evening. It was also seen how the police were closely monitoring the protest.

Activist Lahiru Weerasekara has been arrested by Police. Police said that he was arrested for obstructing the police from carrying out their duties during a protest in the Maradana area.

Samagi Jana Balawega MP Mr. Kumara Welgama says that through the appointment of state ministers by President Ranil Wickramasinghe, another burden placed on the country which will be unbearable. He recently highly praised the president and requested a ministry. A...