Sri Lanka is set to recognize the right to access healthcare as a fundamental right
Sri Lanka is set to recognize the right to access healthcare as a fundamental right in its new Constitution, according to Minister Nalinda Jayathissa. This move will allow citizens to seek legal recourse if their healthcare rights are violated, marking a significant step towards strengthening social welfare in the country. The announcement was made at […]
Over 1,000 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Ukraine War, Says South Korea
Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed on Monday. This comes after Seoul’s intelligence agency informed lawmakers last week that at least 100 North Korean soldiers had died since joining the conflict in December. “Using various sources of […]
Greenland PM Rejects Trump’s Renewed Proposal to Buy Territory
US President-elect Donald Trump has reignited discussions about the United States acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns as a primary motivation. “From a national security and global freedom perspective, it is vital for the US to take ownership of Greenland,” Trump stated on TruthSocial. However, Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte Egede, dismissed the idea outright, emphasizing […]
Putin to Meet Assad, Timing Unclear, Confirms Foreign Policy Advisor
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy advisor to the Kremlin. While the meeting has been confirmed, its exact timing remains uncertain. Ushakov emphasized that Russia continues to maintain diplomatic and military contact with Syria’s leadership. This ongoing engagement underscores Moscow’s role […]
President Leads Discussion on Sri Lanka’s Framework for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was held today (23) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting focused on preventing money laundering and countering terrorism financing (AML/CFT) and included participation from cabinet […]
Putin Vows More ‘Destruction’ in Ukraine After Kazan Drone Attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday pledged to intensify retaliatory actions against Ukraine following a drone attack on the central Russian city of Kazan the previous day. Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a “massive” drone strike that targeted a luxury apartment complex in Kazan, located approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) from the Ukrainian border. […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Receives a Grand Welcome in India
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India today (15) at around 5:30 p.m via the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. He was warmly welcomed by India’s Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. S. Murugan, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha, Additional Secretary of the Indian Ocean Region Puneet Agrawal, […]
Aviyana, Sri Lanka’s First Seven-Star Hotel to Open Next Year
Sri Lanka is set to welcome its first-ever seven-star hotel, The Aviyana Hotel, scheduled to open next year. Spanning an impressive 27 acres, the luxury project will feature nearly 60 fully-equipped villas and an array of world-class amenities. The hotel’s concept draws inspiration from the renowned hospitality of Sri Lankans, the country’s rich culinary traditions, […]
Gates Foundation is Ready Support New Administration of Sri Lanka
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to expanding its initiatives in Sri Lanka. As part of this commitment, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has agreed to provide the financial and technical assistance needed to implement nutrition projects, school meal programs for children, agriculture sector modernization project, digitalization efforts, and livestock development programs […]
Speaker Asoka Ranwala Resigns Amid Doctorate Controversy
Asoka Ranwala, Speaker of the Tenth Parliament, has stepped down amidst growing controversy over his doctorate credentials. His resignation comes as the main opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), mobilizes support for a no-confidence motion, gathering signatures to challenge his position. Ranwala, who assumed the role of Speaker on November 21 through unanimous consent from Parliament, […]
