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The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has urged the government to establish an institution named the Muthurajawela Development Authority to protect the Muthurajawela wetlands.Speaking at a discussion held today (05) at the Archbishop’s House, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith stated that the natural drainage system of the Gampaha District has been formed through the Muthurajawela wetlands. He warned that if unauthorized constructions continue in the area, there is a risk of severe flooding occurring again in the Gampaha District in future.A discussion on the increasing unauthorized constructions taking place within the Muthurajawela wetland zone and on measures to protect…

The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has handled the highest number of passengers in its history during the year 2025, according to the Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd.The Mattala Airport handled a total of 140,614 passengers last year, which is the largest passenger movement recorded within a year since the airport’s opening in 2013.During 2025, the airport also successfully handled 703 international flights.Over the past three years, there has been a continuous growth in passenger handling at the airport.Previously, due to wildlife-related issues around the Mattala International Airport, airlines were hesitant to operate flights for safety reasons. However,…

A group of teachers and non-academic staff members of national schools across the country staged a protest today (05) near the main entrance of the Presidential Secretariat.Protesters stated that the privilege allowing staff who have completed three years of service in national schools to enroll their children in the same schools was suspended from 2025 without any valid reason.Protesters further noted that despite meetings and inquiries with relevant authorities, including Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, no solution has been provided.Accordingly, the national school teachers and non-academic staff members are demanding a resolution…

The newly appointed Auditor General of Sri Lanka, Samudika Jayaratne has officially assumed duties as the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka at the National Audit Office today (05).The appointment marks a historic milestone, as she becomes the first woman to hold the post.On Tuesday (03), the Constitutional Council (CC) unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.I. Jayaratne to the position of Auditor General.The decision was taken when the Constitutional Council convened at the Parliament Complex chaired by the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.The position of Auditor General has remained vacant since April 8, 2025 following…

A total of 41 clinics are being conducted across Sri Lanka at present under the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.The Health Minister revealed this in Parliament today (05) in response to a question raised by Parliamentarian S.M. Marikkar.Minister Jayatissa further revealed that 4,771 HIV/AIDS patients, 1,469 Syphilis patients, and 2,891 Herpes patients are currently receiving treatment at these clinics.Meanwhile, he also noted that at present there are 36,421 pills used to prevent HIV/AIDS in stock, which is sufficient to meet demand for the next four months. Share Tweet

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to be held in Delhi later this month.The India AI Impact Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026.The summit is touted as the largest of the four global AI summits hosted to date, reflecting the growing international momentum around responsible, inclusive and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence.Speaking during an event, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in India, Mahishini Colonné confirmed that President Dissanayake will join global leaders in attending the summit in the Indian capital.The High Commissioner noted the participation of…

The High Commission of India in Colombo has denied the alleged attack on a group of Sri Lankan fishermen by the Indian Coast Guard on January 29, based on information it has gathered in relation to the incident.Issuing a statement, the Indian High Commission said it had noticed media reports pertaining to the alleged assault on Sri Lankan fishermen at sea on January 29, 2026.The High Commission goes on to say that after gathering information it can confirm that no such assault was inflicted by any Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard personnel.India has consistently maintained that a humanitarian approach…

The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Lee Hak-young has commended the significant contribution made by Sri Lankan workers to the Korean economy and expressed his gratitude to Sri Lanka for their service.He made these remarks during a meeting with Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.During the discussion, Minister Handunnetti conveyed his appreciation to the Korean government for providing employment opportunities to Sri Lankan workers in the Korean labour market. He also highlighted that Sri Lanka possesses a highly skilled and well-trained workforce.The meeting further emphasized the potential for Korean investors to invest…

The Colombo High Court today (05) announced that the order on the preliminary objections in the case filed by the Attorney General against former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, and retired Army Major General Nanda Mallawaarachchi, has been postponed until March 25.

Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place Friday in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high following Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.The announcement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks.“I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements,” Araghchi wrote on X on Wednesday evening.Earlier Wednesday, a regional official said Iran was seeking a “different” type of meeting than that what had been…