Jan 17, 2025 · Hikkaduwa Police have launched an investigation following the disappearance of a 19-year-old Canadian national tourist who was swept away by strong currents while swimming near the Hikkaduwa seashore on the evening of January 16, 2025. Initial investigations have revealed that the young tourist had ...

Jan 2, 2025 · The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera underscored the urgency for innovation, creativity, and strategic planning in terms of both governance and economic stability in order to provide pragmatic solutions to the country’s deep-rooted issues. Joining Ada Derana’s current ...

Jan 1, 2025 · The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara says a decision has been made to award free marks to all students for the three questions which were alleged to have been leaked in the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination, as per the recent Supreme Court order. On Tuesday (31), the ...

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Jan 5, 2025 · Angelina Jolie, Adrien Brody, Timothee Chalamet, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are some of the stars in the running for acting awards at this year’s Golden Globes, which take place in LA later today. While the Oscars bestows the …

Nov 20, 2024 · The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ruhuna, Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena has categorically denied all allegations leveled against him and asserted that he will not resign from his position, despite mounting pressure and ongoing protests by academic and non-academic staff and the students’ unions.

Nov 18, 2024 · All academic and non-academic trade unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna have announced a continuous strike commencing from tomorrow (Nov. 19), demanding the immediate removal of the university’s Vice Chancellor. The relevant trade unions mentioned that their strike action will be in ...

Nov 14, 2024 · Over 17 million Sri Lankans will have the chance to vote for the country’s tenth Parliament election weeks after Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka’s presidential election after a historic second round of counting. This snap election, called by the new President, is expected to have ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Veteran Sri Lankan politician and former Member of Parliament J. R. P. Suriyapperuma has passed away. He was aged 96 at the time of passing. Suriyapperuma has previously served as the chief organiser of the the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) for the Dedigama electorate in the Kegalle District.

Oct 11, 2024 · The “Sarvajana Balaya” alliance has released its list of candidates nominated to be appointed as national list members of parliament (National List MPs) in the 2024 General Election.