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Dr. Charitha Hearth asserts that a president lacking a mandate, along with his advisor, travels to allied nations worldwide and engages in aid and various bilateral and mutual development initiatives. Despite being rejected by the populace, the president gains entry...

Enable | Empower | Enrich The High Commission of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Technology of the Government of Sri Lanka, is hosting a conference on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) on March 26, 2024, in Colombo. This conference...

   Applications are invited from the children of estate workers, for award of scholarships by the Ceylon Estate Workers’ Education Trust (CEWET). These scholarships are available for G.C.E. Advanced Level, Undergraduate courses and for students undergoing Vocational/Technical education in any other Government...

ISIL says it was behind attack on Crocus City Hall after gunmen in combat fatigues opened fire during a rock concert. The ISIL (ISIS) group has claimed responsibility for a brazen attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall that killed at...

After weeks of speculation about her whereabouts, the Princess of Wales asks for ‘privacy’ while she is seeking treatment. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has said she has cancer and is undergoing preventive chemotherapy. The British royal’s condition was disclosed...

The Attorney General today (22) said that the Attorney General will not represent several respondents including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who are named as respondents in the petition filed requesting a ruling that basic human rights are violated through...

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will visit China, his country's biggest bilateral lender, next week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Friday. "At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Prime Minister... of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena will...

Ever since taking oath as the President in November last year, the pro-China Maldivian leader has pursued a hardline stand towards India Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has struck a reconciliatory tone after his anti-India rhetoric, saying India will continue to...

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa emphasized the necessity of conducting a general election before the presidential election during his visit to the Sri Maha Bodhi Vahanse in Anuradhapura. He expressed concerns to the media, stating that failure to do so could...

Introduced on February 13, 2024, the proposed amendment to Sections 19, 363, and 364 of the Penal Code has sparked controversy by lowering the age of consent for girls from 16 to 14 and reducing the penalties for male offenders...