U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to Depart Sri Lanka on January 16
According to the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Ambassador Julie Chung is scheduled to conclude her tenure and depart Sri Lanka
Obstacles Still Remain to UNP–SJB Merger, Says Ravi Karunanayake
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake says that although a merger between
“If the UNP and SJB want to go together, Ranil and Sajith should discuss” – Ravi says
If the United National Party and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya intend to unite, discussions should take place directly between the
Naveen Dissanayake Appointed Deputy Chairman of UNP
Former Minister Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment letter
Ceypetco and LIOC Announce Fuel Price Hike
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced revised fuel prices effective from midnight yesterday (05). Petrol 92 Octane: Rs. 294
GMOA to Hold Special Meeting Tomorrow Over Health Sector Concerns
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will convene a special Central Committee meeting tomorrow (07) to discuss possible measures in
6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Japan, No Tsunami Threat
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a
Sri Lanka Expresses Concern Over Developments in Venezuela
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and is closely monitoring the situation, the government
Parliament Convenes Today for First Sitting of 2026
Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. According to the Parliamentary Secretariat, the House
Low-Pressure Area Forms in Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rains Expected from January 8
A low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a low-pressure area, the