Iran’s volleys of missiles against Israel represent the latest, and starkest, escalation in tensions in the region. The U.S. and others have worried that Israel’s military operations in Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip over the last several months could plunge the region into a wider war and drag the West directly into another major…
A two-day workshop series for district coordinators of the Right to Life Human Rights Center was held on September 29-30, 2024 in Negombo. Attorney Danushka Silva, Attorney Dulan Dasanayake participated as resource persons for the workshop. The first day of this workshop was dedicated to raising awareness about the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Accordingly, a…
Following the completion of their basic training, 211 Regular Naval Force recruits and 60 Volunteer Naval Force recruits from the 255th intake of the Sri Lanka Navy passed out in a vibrant ceremony at the main parade ground of SLNS Shiksha in Poonewa. The ceremony, conducted in line with longstanding naval traditions, was honoured by…
The Meteorology Department has warned of showers or thundershowers over most parts of the island during the afternoon or night today (Sep. 30). Heavy showers of about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kalutara district. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today the extension of Sanath Jayasuriya’s term as interim head coach of the men’s national cricket team for another year. Sanath Jayasuriya, a former Sri Lanka captain, was initially appointed on July 7, 2024, and has since led the team during the home series against India and the Test tour…
An independent group from the Colombo District has officially deposited their bond in preparation for the upcoming general elections. Suresh Chamara Nakandala submitted the bond at the Colombo District Secretary’s office. Nominations for the elections will be open from October 4 to October 11, with voting scheduled for November 14.
The government has officially reinstated the previous visa issuance system, effective from midnight yesterday (26). Minister of Public Security Vijitha Herath has said that the government has taken steps in the past 24 hours to address the visa issuance issues that have arisen. This will enable all foreigners to obtain visa easily online, the minister…
Due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced during the next few days starting today (27). Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Heavy showers about100 mm are…
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed optimism following the appointment of Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, elected on September 21, 2024. The BASL congratulated the President and extended their best wishes as he assumes his new responsibilities. They emphasized their belief that Dissanayake will honor his…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed the gazette for the dissolution of Parliament Yesterday (24), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). During his presidential campaign, Dissanayake promised to dissolve Parliament upon his victory.
