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April 12, 2026

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Namal to contest for presidency

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have announced their candidate for the upcoming presidential elections a short while ago, and […]

Sheikh Hasina may not return to politics, says son

Sheikh Hasina, who stepped down from the post of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and fled the turmoil-hit nation today, […]

Online Safety (Amendment) Bill gazetted

The Online Safety (Amendment) Bill has been published via government gazette. The Online Safety Bill has been a subject of […]

Heavy showers & winds to continue today

The prevailing windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further, due to the active South-west Monsoonal condition, the […]

Diana Gamage withdraws petition against SJB decision

Former State Minister Diana Gamage has withdrawn her petition from the Supreme Court today (17), which was filed seeking an […]

CC approves new AG appointment amidst controversy

The Constitutional Council has unanimously approved the nomination of Senior Additional Solicitor General Parinda Ranasinghe as the Attorney General, amidst […]

Influenza in full swing amongst children, warns Pediatricians

The symptoms of the Influenza viral flu being reported among children in Sri Lanka are on the rise, according to […]

President’s Secretary responds to BASL’s request on AG appointment

President’s Secretary Mr. Saman Ekanayake responded to a letter from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding the appointment […]

SC dismisses FR petition against elections with Rs 100,000 cost

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by a businessman seeking an order restraining the Election Commission from holding the Presidential election […]

‘Club Wasantha’ dead, ‘K Sujeewa’ injured in shoot out

One person has been reported dead, while at least five others were left injured following a shooting incident at Oruwala […]