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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated in a special statement today that the current government, which had claimed to prioritise renewable energy, is now deliberately working to undermine the renewable energy sector in the country. He further said that the National...

The Supreme Court has directed that steps be taken to reissue notice to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He had been named as a respondent in a fundamental rights petition filed requesting an order to recover compensation money from former ministers...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reached record levels in suicide risk screening and follow-up evaluations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to address one of the most persistent public health challenges affecting former service members....

Labour suffers historic loss in Wales: The party’s 27 years in power have come to an end, with First Minister Eluned Morgan also losing her seat. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Morgan as a “tireless champion for Wales”. The new...

Global perceptions of the United States have declined for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, according to an annual study on democracy published on Friday. The report also suggests that U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to take immediate steps to hold elections for the Samanthurai Municipal Council and the Kalmunai Pradeshiya Sabha. The court also directed the Minister of Local Government to immediately commence delimitation work for...

The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, which is currently under the control of the National People's Power, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in the Battaramulla area. According to officials, the...

Speaking in Parliament during the official visit of the Vietnamese President, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said he appreciates Vietnam’s economic reforms implemented under the “Doi Moi” policy framework, noting that the country has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies...

Actor-turned-politician Vijay met the Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar today—for a third time in as many days - to try and resolve a continuing deadlock over the formation of the next government. At the Lok Bhavan, he staked claim to...

The ninth capacity-building programme for 40 Sri Lankan Civil Service Officers successfully concluded at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in India on 08 May 2026. Centered on the theme of ‘Disaster Management’, the two-week programme was organized following the...