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Mahinda Rajapaksa backs abolishing executive presidency
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he will support abolishing the executive presidency.
Speaking to the media, Rajapaksa said he realized that this was also the demand of the people.
“I’ve held office . I’ve already…
JICA chief and President Ranil discuss economic reforms, investment projects
The President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s commitment to the program aimed at implementing economic reforms in Sri Lanka, acknowledging its challenging nature.
Dr. Tanaka…
Customs trade unions launch work-to-rule campaign
The Sri Lanka Customs Trade Union Alliance has decided to launch a work-to-rule campaign starting today (Feb. 15).
This decision has been arrived at over several demands including solutions to their issues such as stalled promotions and…
Interpol ‘Red Notices’ issued to 42 Sri Lankan criminal suspects hiding overseas
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon states that 42 Interpol ‘Red Notices’ have been issued against criminals who have fled the country and are in connection with underworld activities and drug offences.
Joining…
President invites all parties to collaborate for national development
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the necessity of unity for national development, stating that political divisions hinder progress, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.
Furthermore, he has extended an invitation to…
Main accomplice of “Kudu Salindu” repatriated from Dubai
Criminal gang member Piyum Hasthika alias “Piyuma”, who was in hiding in Dubai, was repatriated to Sri Lanka in the early hours of Thursday (Feb.15).
A special team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had brought “Piyuma” back…
Nearly 10,000 child abuse complaints received in 2023 – NCPA
National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it has received close to 10,000 complaints regarding child abuse over the course of 2023.
The NCPA chairman, Udayakumara Amarasinghe said as many as 9,434 complaints were received between…
Sri Lanka is a centre of gravity for economic development – JICA President
Sri Lanka is a centre of gravity of global economic development, President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr. Tanaka Akihito has said, reiterating that JICA would continuously assist the development and reform agenda of…
Sri Lanka declared UN World Restoration Flagship for efforts to restore mangrove ecosystems
Marking a landmark achievement, Sri Lanka has been declared a UN World Restoration Flagship, in recognition of the island nation’s vital efforts to rebuild and restore its mangrove ecosystems.
Through the World Restoration Flagship Award,…
Govt. issues special announcement on Presidential and General elections
The President’s Media Division (PMD) on Tuesday made a special announcement on the upcoming Presidential Election and the General Election.
According to the communiqué, the Presidential Election is slated to be held within the mandated…