Accountability Above All – President
“We will not permit the trust the people have placed in us to be compromised in any way,” said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting with the heads of state media today (13). He stressed that regardless of an individual’s position in the government, mistakes would not go unaddressed, stating, “We will take necessary […]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Delegation Meets Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya
Mr. Hari Menon, Country Director for India and Southeast Asia Policy Lead at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office during a courtesy visit. The discussion centered on the Foundation’s contributions to Sri Lanka, with Mr. Menon outlining its focus areas, including health, nutrition, […]
US Sanctions Two Former Sri Lankan Officials Over Corruption Allegations
The United States has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on two former Sri Lankan officials, citing their involvement in significant corruption during their tenure in the Rajapaksa government. Kapila Chandrasena, the former CEO of Sri Lankan Airlines, and Udayanga Weeratunga, Sri Lanka’s former ambassador to Russia, have been publicly designated under Section 7031(c) of the […]
Japanese Ambassador meets the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa
A meeting between the Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata and the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa was held in Colombo yesterday (01). At this, the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told the Japanese Ambassador that the long-standing diplomatic relations between Japan and Sri Lanka should be maintained and that he would provide his maximum contribution to that end. […]
Supreme Court Justice Murdu Fernando takes oath as the Sri Lanka’s 48th Chief Justice
Supreme Court Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (02) at the Presidential Secretariat. She assumes office as the 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, succeeding Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, who recently retired. Her appointment received approval from the Constitutional […]
Harini Sets Historic Record, Beats MR’s Record
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Prime Ministerial candidate representing the National People’s Power (NPP) in the 2024 general election, has achieved a historic milestone by securing over 655,289 preferential votes in the Colombo district. This makes her the top candidate in the district and sets a new record for the highest number of preferential votes ever […]
ABC Premature Election Results Release Sparks Election Rigging Concerns
An ABC affiliate station recently aired what appeared to be live election results for an upcoming election, though the event had not yet taken place. The incident, which occurred during a news broadcast, quickly fueled conspiracy theories and public concern over election integrity, leading the station to issue a swift clarification. It has been reported […]
Cardinal Ranjith Criticizes Disrupters Blocking Easter Attack Investigations
Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith announced that the leader of the country has made a promise to reveal the truth behind the 2019 Easter Sunday attack. He emphasized that investigations into the matter have already begun, and assured that he will closely monitor the progress to ensure that the promise is fulfilled. Speaking on the issue, […]
IRD Allows Tax Deactivation for Non-Earners: Submit by Nov 30
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced that taxpayers registered for income tax can request to disable their registration if they have no taxable income due to reasons such as completing business operations or having no income sources. To disable the registration, individuals or businesses must provide supporting documentation proving the absence of income or profit. […]
Immediate Relief for Areas Affected by Inclement Weather
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need for a specific and sustainable program to address the recurring flood situation in the country. He noted that frequent flooding requires long-term solutions for effective control. During a meeting today (14) with officials from the Ministry of Disaster Management and the Ministry of Finance at the Presidential Secretariat, […]
