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Mr. Imtiaz Bakir Makar, a former minister, will release his book 'My Story' on March 5. Sri Lanka's Latest News The book will be launched on March 5th at 3.45 p.m. in Kularatne Hall, Ananda Vidyalaya, Colombo. Mr. Imtiaz Bakir...

A peaceful protest was held in front of the Mannar Magistrate's Court this morning (19) demanding justice for the death of the girl who was raped and killed in Urmanai, Thalaimannar on the 16th. Sri Lanka Latest News The people...

Govt. drops ‘mutiny’ offence ‘against State or against public tranquillity’ The proposed amendments to the Online Safety Act (OSA), which have been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, are to be forwarded to the Legal Draftsman during the course of...

Tea industry began 2024 with a dip in crop in January. Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers said tea production in January was 18.73 million kilos, down by 2% or 0.4 million kilos from a year earlier. All elevations except for the medium-grown...

Government policymakers from across the Asia and Pacific region are meeting here this week to work out a pathway to reform their agrifood systems and accelerate recovery from pandemic and environmental crises, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United...

The Cabinet-of-Ministers is used by President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a cat’s paw to postpone elections, says Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies (IRES) Manjula Gajanayake. A decision made by the Cabinet about elections, on 05...

Japan has provided 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel fuel to help Sri Lanka's healthcare system. This donation is intended to ensure the continuous transportation of essential medical services across the country. Today, during a ceremony at the "Dolphin Jetty" in...

The United States has urged Sri Lanka to protect media freedom, expressing concern about the potential impact of the Online Safety Bill, which was passed in January, on free expression, innovation, and privacy. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy...

United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, voiced strong concerns about the recently passed Online Safety Bill, citing three main areas of worry: the alleged flawed process, intent, and potential chilling effect on free speech. Ambassador Chung highlighted the...

Mr. G. L. Peiris said that the presidential election must be held between September 17 and October 17 and the new president should be sworn in before November 17. Sri Lanka Latest News Speaking at a press conference held today...