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International media described the Hambantota Port and Mattala Airport as a Chinese debt trap. In 2017, the Maithri-Ranil government leased the Hambantota Port to China. India opposed the government’s decision. However, the Maithri-Ranil government did not change that decision. Later,...

It is reported that no steps have been taken to invite Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to the 17th War Heroes’ Commemoration, which is scheduled to be held today. Sri Lanka Latest News. Yesterday, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s media spokesperson, Attorney-at-Law...

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any invitation for the National Victory Day celebration scheduled to be held tomorrow (19), according to his Media Secretary, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage. Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage stated that claims suggesting Minister Upali Pannilage had...

Participants paid tribute to the Tamil civilians who were massacred during the final stages of the armed conflict in 2009, while reflecting on the immense loss and enduring grief carried by Eelam Tamils across the world. The gathering was held...

The British High Commission in Colombo on Monday (May 18) issued a statement marking 17 years since the end of Sri Lanka’s armed conflict, emphasizing the importance of truth, justice, and accountability as families across the island continue to search...

  A 19-member delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka, led by Hon. (Ms.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Sri Lanka, visited India from 10 to 16 May 2026. The delegation comprised 15 Members...

According to the daily exchange rate announcement issued by the Central Bank today (18), the buying price of a US dollar has been recorded at Rs. 326.74, while the selling price has been recorded at Rs. 334.26. On November 29,...

Residents and environmentalists are deeply concerned about the large-scale environmental destruction taking place at the historic golf course located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya city, an area that is highly sensitive in terms of the environment. Due to the...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the current government, in its attempt to exceed the targets set by the International Monetary Fund, is creating a link between tax administration and criminal activities. He alleged that the government is working to...

MP Ajith P. Perera stated that regardless of how many invitations are extended, Dr. Harsha de Silva or any other Member of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will not join the Malima government.