Kush Cannabis smuggled from overseas seized in Katunayake

Indian actress Fatima Sana Shaikh learns surfing in Sri Lanka

Indian actress Fatima Sana Shaikh took a break from her busy schedule to enjoy a spontaneous holiday in Sri Lanka where she took on the challenge of learning how to surf in just five days. Sharing the experience with her fans, Fatima posted a series of pictures and videos on Instagram, capturing her adventurous spirit and joyful moments on the waves. Among the highlights was a video showing Fatima successfully surfing, along with a photo of her proudly posing with a surfboard. She also gave a

23 Jun, 2025

Sri Lanka assures UN rights chief PTA will be abolished

Sri Lanka assured the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA0 will be abolished. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Türk the required legislation will be presented to Parliament soon to abolish the PTA. The assurance was given during talks held between Türk and the Foreign Minister in Colombo. Earlier, the Türk also had talks with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office. Prime Minister Harini Ama

24 Jun, 2025

Harshana Suriyapperuma appointed new Finance Ministry Secretary

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. The letter of appointment was handed over to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. Dr. Suriyapperuma has been involved in capital market regulation for several years as a Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, which operates under the Ministry of Finance. He s

23 Jun, 2025