Examining the Aftermath of the X-Press Pearl Disaster: A Deep Dive into Plastic Pellet Pollution

Introduction The X-Press Pearl disaster is a grim reminder of the vulnerability of our marine ecosystems.…

Over 44,000 Vehicles Enter Local Market Despite Import Ban

State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, has revealed that over 44,000 vehicles have been released to…


Prominent Business Figure and Founding Chairman of Seylan Bank, Deshmanya Deshabandu Lalith Kotelawala, Passes Away at 84

Colombo Mourns the Loss of an Iconic Financial Leader Colombo, 2023/10/21 – The business community and…

Parliament Forms Committee to Probe Alleged Assault on State Minister Diana Gamage by SJB MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera

In a recent development, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has taken action to address a serious complaint…

5th CCC of the Army Leaves for UN Peacekeeping in Mali

One more contingent of well-trained and meticulously-prepared Army personnel in the 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC),…

5th Army Contingent Ready for Departure to Serve UN in MINUSMA

The 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), now ready to undertake UN Peacekeeping Mission responsibilities in the…

Some SJB MPs not averse to joining UNP – Hakeem

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader, MP Rauff Hakeem says that there are a group of MPs…

New online passport application system to be initiated

Passports to be delivered to applicants’ residences within three daysImmigration and Emigration Controller General, Harsha Ilukpitiya,…

Rise in vege prices in upcountry

A chicken kilo notches Rs.1,750Vegetable traders in the Hatton area point out that the vegetable trade…

India’s Chief of the Air Staff Pays Courtesies to the Army Chief

The Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari,…