Mahinda appears before Presidential Commission again

Warrant to arrest Hirunika issued and later withdrawn

The Colombo Magistrate?s Court issued a warrant to arrest former MP Hirunika Premachandra but later withdrew the order. The warrant was issued after Premachandra failed to appear in court over a case. However, the warrant was later withdrawn after Premachandra appeared in court through a motion. The former MP had been ordered to appear in court over a demonstration staged in Colombo in 2022. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Feb, 2025

Tony Blair’s assistance sought to help boost Sri Lanka’s economy

Sri Lanka has sought the assistance of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to boost the economy. President Anura Kumara Disanayake had talks with Tony Blair in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “During the meeting, I briefed him on the investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka?s healthcare, ports, and tourism sectors. I also invited him to direct potential investors toward these opportunities,” the President said in a post on social media. Blair highlighted the possibility of Sri Lan

11 Feb, 2025

Sri Lanka?s leading low-cost airline expands Colombo-Dhaka service

Sri Lanka?s leading low-cost airline, FitsAir, announced the expansion of its Colombo-Dhaka service with the addition of two new weekly flights. Previously operating three times a week, the enhanced schedule will now offer five weekly flights, providing passengers with greater travel flexibility and convenience. The additional flights will operate from February 15 to March 29, 2025, with departures on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This improved frequency ensures more

10 Feb, 2025