Drug ring uncovered at Warakapola prison

Fonseka not affected by empty venue during election rally

Presidential candidate, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says he is not affected by the empty venues during his election rally. Videos have been circulated on social media showing an empty venue where Fonseka staged his election rally. Fonseka said that, unlike other candidates, he did not try pack people into buses and transport them to the venues. He also said that only 50 posters were erected near the venue the night before the rally, the stage was erected in a manner not to obstruct the publi

21 Aug, 2024

Sri Lanka to introduce national strategy on artificial intelligence

Sri Lanka is to introduce a national strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Government said on Tuesday. The Government said that even though, Sri Lanka has already achieved considerable progress on the digital transformation route, it has been unable to make a significant impact on global artificial intelligence. There is a possibility to increase effectiveness in major sectors such as agriculture, health services, and education and upgrade public services through the utilization of art

27 Aug, 2024

Indictments filed against Diana Gamage

Indictments have been filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage for obtaining a Sri Lankan passport using false documents. The indictments were filed by the Attorney General before the Colombo High Court. In May Gamage was granted bail by the?Colombo?Magistrate?s Court after being accused of obtaining a passport by producing false information. She was named as a suspect by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Diana Gamage was this year stripped of her Parliament seat followin

27 Aug, 2024