Devotee sets fire to himself in Kataragama

Anura Kumara claims his advisors are not getting paid

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake claims his three advisors work without receiving a single rupee as compensation from the Government. He said these examples of selfless dedication serve as powerful reminders of the impact individuals can make when they place national progress above personal gain. “Sri Lanka is fortunate to have some of its most brilliant minds contributing voluntarily to national progress. Among them is a distinguished expert in digital transformation with extensive experien

01 Jan, 2025

Sanga and Mahela support President’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

Former top Sri Lankan cricketers Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena have extended support to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative. Sangakkara said that the President invited them to be part of this “timely” initiative. He said the program is broad and cannot be implemented by the Government alone. Jayawardena said that this was a good start for Sri Lanka and requires the support of the public. The President launched the initiative at the Presidential Secreta

01 Jan, 2025

Former UK MP with Sri Lankan roots on New Year?s Honours List

A former UK MP with Sri Lankan roots, Ranil Jayawardena, has been included in the UK New Year?s Honours List. Jayawardena, who represented North East Hampshire in Parliament from 2015 to 2024, has been honoured?for his extensive contributions to public service. The 38-year-old was also a BDBC councillor from 2008 to 2015. ?I am deeply honoured to receive this knighthood from HM The King, marking my public service from local councillor to Cabinet minister,? said he said. “Public service has a

01 Jan, 2025