As reported earlier today, the United States has pledged $17 million to modernise digital operations at the Port of Colombo. In a subsequent statement, US Ambassador Eric Meyer outlined the commercial rationale
Suresh Sallay’s name became known across the country in 2016, during the Maithri-Ranil Yahapalana government. At that time, Suresh Sallay was the Director of Military Intelligence. He had been appointed to this
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Sri Lanka’s drugs and medical supplies requirements are met through three sources. The state hospital system is supplied by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC), and the private sector is supplied by the
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Sri Lanka continues to struggle with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with more than 3,000 people—3,146 from 1,075 families—still residing in 32 official safety centres as of 28 February. The vast majority
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The Cabinet has approved the emergency purchase of 300,000 metric tons of coal in a move aimed at safeguarding national energy security amid mounting concerns over the quality of recent imports. The
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A draft bill proposing wide-ranging amendments to the Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 has been published in an Extraordinary Gazette by President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake, signaling one
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The annual festival at St. Anthony’s Church, Katchatheevu commenced on February 27 with the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony, drawing devotees across the Palk Strait to the small but spiritually significant island of Katchatheevu.
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Brilliant Navy officer, no more. Rear Admiral Udaya Bandara, VSV, USP, retired, who passed away a few days ago, leaves behind a legacy of innovation, dedication, and distinguished service to the nation
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo A shocking new report from the National Audit Office has revealed that billions of rupees meant for the Sri Lankan government from expressway operations have been siphoned
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A year after Victor Ivan’s passing, the contradictions that defined him still feel alive. He was, perhaps, one of the prominent individuals, who braved all odds — including a lifelong partial disability
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Northern Province Governor N. Vedanayagan has sharply criticized the Survey and Forest Departments for refusing to release lands to residents of the Kilinochchi district, citing a lack of certain documents. Speaking at
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At the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court, Attorney-at-Law Harendra Banagala, representing the first defendant Hewage Sudath Janaka Fernando, revealed that no public institution in Sri Lanka holds a copy of the Indian
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Nearly 2,800 private pharmacies in Sri Lanka are operating without licensed pharmacists, according to industry representatives, raising serious concerns over public safety, legal compliance, and the regulation of the pharmaceutical sector. With
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A Colombo magistrate has ordered investigators to expedite inquiries into 26 suspected underworld figures accused of fleeing Sri Lanka using false identities, directing police to complete pending forensic work and report back
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A nationwide strike by disaster relief personnel has brought compensation payments to victims of Cyclone Ditwah to a standstill, after thousands of frontline government officers withdrew from duty on February 27, citing
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During my tenure as a pilot with Malaysia Airlines, I had the opportunity to meet Major General Suresh Sallay, a figure who left a lasting impression on me both professionally and personally.
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