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April 11, 2026

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UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Major Security Sector Reform in Sri Lanka

Ahead of upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka, the UN Human Rights chief stressed that the newly elected […]

Black Flags hung in hospitals as doctors launch islandwide strike

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an islandwide strike on September 18 (Wednesday). The GMOA Media […]

Signed, sealed, Delivered: Private sector employees min. wage set at Rs 21,000

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday (11) signed the Minimum Wage Bill passed in Parliament, making the minimum basic salary for […]

Prez declines Anura’s invite for one-on-one debate

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declined an invitation from National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a one-on-one debate. […]

Legendary singer Senaka Batagoda passes away at 66

Today Sri Lanka mourns the loss of the esteemed singer and lyricist Senaka Batagoda, who passed away at the age […]

Prez appoints Seetha Arambepola to a new position

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed MP Seetha Kumari Arambepola, as the Minister of State for Health, Women’s & Child Affairs, […]

NASA discovers another ‘world that might be habitable today’

The Europa Clipper spacecraft achieved a significant milestone on Monday and is set for launch next month to investigate indications […]

Govt. objects display of LTTE emblem during SL- ENG test match

The Sri Lankan Government has raised concerns with the UK Home Office in regards to the display of LTTE emblems […]

Prez removes five state ministers

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has removed five state ministers from their positions, including Geetha Kumarasinghe, with immediate effect today (10). The […]

Inter-University Students’ Federation Convener arrested

The Convener of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), Madushan Chandrajith, and several other demonstrators were arrested this afternoon near the […]