Parliament adjourned till November 21st

Sri Lanka’s FitsAir expands regional network with direct flights to Kuala Lumpur

FitsAir, Sri Lanka?s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, further strengthening its position as the country?s leading low-cost carrier. Flights to Kuala Lumpur will commence on April 4, 2025, with four (04) weekly operations. This expansion reflects the airline?s ongoing efforts to cater to the increasing demand for cost-effective, reliable air travel, reinforcing its position

17 Mar, 2025

Roshan questions decision to construct new cricket stadium in Matara

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has questioned the decision to construct a new cricket training school and stadium in Matara. Mahanama says the need of the hour and utilization of valuable funds should not be channelled to build new, expensive cricket stadiums in Sri Lanka. He was responding to reports that the preliminary work required to commence the construction of the Matara Polhena International Cricket Training School and Stadium is set to be completed within a month. A discu

16 Mar, 2025

Former Minister Mervyn Silva remanded further

Former Minister Mervyn Silva has been ordered to be remanded further over a land deal. The Mahara Magistrate?s Court ordered the former Minister to be remanded until 24 March when the case will be heard again. An overseas travel ban has also been imposed on former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera and two others over the same case. Silva was arrested from his house earlier this month for allegedly selling state-owned land using forged documents. (Colombo Gazette)

17 Mar, 2025