An earthquake of a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. There have been no reports of earthquake-related casualties or damage as of now. Reports of damage and panic have been reported in the Pirpanjal region of India, with tremors being felt as far…
The question of the economy, the economic development path to be followed and who is best suited to lead the country at this time are the most discussed issues at the present time. But another important issue that has contributed to the economic and other problems the country faces and which has proved difficult to…
With little over a month before presidential elections are due, the speculations about elections not being held have come to a halt which is a testament to the democratic spirit in the country. The election commission has invited Commonwealth and EU election monitors to observe the elections. Political parties and parliamentarians alike are publicly committing…
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Eastern,…
The Online Safety (Amendment) Bill which aims to amend the recently enacted Online Safety Act was presented in Parliament today. Leader of the House Susil Premajayantha resented the Bill in Parliament on behalf of the Public Security Minister. The debate on the Bill is to be held in a future date. The Government decided to…
The number of candidates who have placed deposits thus far in order to contest the 2024 Presidential Election has increased to 22. Accordingly, the Election Commission stated that 11 recognized political parties have deposited bonds with the Election Commission thus far. The Election Commission announced that the deposit money for the 2024 Presidential Election can…
Sri Lanka has so far been spared the riots and political instability that has rocked other countries facing debt repayment crises. Kenya and now Bangladesh have seen large scale rioting and popular uprisings that are directly the consequence of economic problems that have sharpened the pain felt by the masses of people. Sri Lanka too…
‘Leave No Child Behind in the Fight against Human Trafficking’ is the theme of the global camping in 2024. The persons who are below the age of 18 are identified as ‘children’ in accordance of law, domestically and internationally. As per the Report of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC’s Global Report) there…
Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon finds himself at the centre of a controversy that goes to the heart of Sri Lanka’s democracy. The Supreme Court has directed that he should be restrained from acting in the position of head of police until the court has fully considered all the petitions submitted against his appointment….
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the drafting of necessary legislation based on the recommendations of the K.T. Chitrasiri report to address and resolve the issues faced by Sri Lanka Cricket. A new constitution has been drafted by the said committee for Sri Lanka Cricket. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the joint proposal…
