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Increasing numbers of seniors, a higher proportion of widows, and an improved literacy rate are among the key highlights of the Census of Population and Housing 2024. The Department of Census and Statistics released the final report of the Census...

Shangri-La Asia’s real estate operations in Colombo—including seafront luxury apartments as well as commercial and office spaces—generated strong profits for the group in 2025, more than doubling income compared to the previous year. The group’s investment properties, which include the...

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated investigations into multiple complaints, including allegations against the suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, as well as a counter complaint filed against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne....

The Energy Ministry is preparing to introduce a new electricity tariff formula under which rates will be revised only once a year. According to a senior Energy Ministry official, the proposed formula is expected to benefit both domestic and industrial...

S.M. Marikkar stated that the claims suggesting Kumara Jayakody resigned in order to support the investigations into the coal scam are a blatant falsehood.

Indian Vice President Sri C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. The Indian Vice President, who is arriving today, is expected to remain in the country until tomorrow (20). During the visit,...

Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri. C. P. Radhakrishnan @VPIndia has departed for Sri Lanka. A rich agenda involving meeting with Sri Lankan leadership and interacting with Indian community lies ahead. 🇮🇳 🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/fNYWBY58R7— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) April 19, 2026

“He can’t win an election… but he’s not a thief.”That was the tagline attached to Ranil when he became Prime Minister in 2013. “They called Ranil a traitor. They called him a Tiger sympathizer. But no one ever called him...

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran has welcomed the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody. However, he strongly criticized the government and National People’s Power (NPP) MPs for previously defending the former minister and voting to keep...

Coal Probe Commission Backfires, Boosts Opposition Against Government SJB Gains New Momentum May Day Rally Grand Yet Measured in Tone Coal Scandal Jolts Nation on New Year’s Day Prediction Came True The Sinhala and Hindu New Year dawned amid a...