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International security analyst Professor Rohan Gunaratne states that the arrest of former intelligence chief Suresh Saleh is completely unacceptable, adding that two groups are reportedly celebrating his arrest.

Cyril Gamini has urged the public not to attempt to obstruct the investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. He made this statement while addressing a special media briefing convened today (26). “This was a brutal attack that claimed the...

Due to the lack of a satisfactory response to their demands, the trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to commence a six-hour token strike from 12.00 noon to 6.00 p.m. today (26). A total of 21...

Professor Prasanna Perera of the University of Peradeniya participated in a media briefing held at the headquarters of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya. Further expressing his views, he stated: Economist Dudley Seers extensively discussed what happens to poverty, inequality, and unemployment...

In continuation of Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini of the Indian Navy is visiting Trincomalee from 27 February-02 March 2026 and Colombo from 06-09 March 2026 to provide ocean sailing training and...

British Airways is reportedly assessing the possibility of resuming flight operations to Sri Lanka, according to Sri Lanka Latest News. Although no official confirmation has been issued, reports indicate that preliminary preparations are underway to operate the service via the...

The Police state that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats directed at Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala and Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala. Addressing a special media briefing held today (25) at the Police...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the country is currently facing numerous challenges, while the social discipline, morality, and civility expected of a developing nation are gradually eroding. He alleged that certain Members of Parliament and ministers, who were entrusted...

Harsha Gooneratne, the elder brother of Thushara Gooneratne, Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief of the national newspaper Mawrata, has passed away. A past pupil of Nalanda College, Harsha Gooneratne was the son of senior journalist Elmo Gooneratne, who is widely regarded...

Harsha Gunaratne, the elder brother of the ‘Mawrata’ National Newspaper’s Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief, Thushara Gunaratne, has passed away suddenly. An old boy of Nalanda College, Mr Harsha Gunaratne, was the son of the late Elmo Gunaratne, a senior journalist...