Rahul Gandhi sentenced to 2 years in jail in ‘Modi Surname’ Case
Posted on Thursday March 23, 2023

NDTV: Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday (23) in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname by a court in Gujarat's Surat.  However, he was granted bail and his sentence was suspen...

US partners with Sri Lanka to improve water management
Posted on Thursday March 23, 2023

COLOMBO (News 1st); United State is partnering with Sri Lanka to improve water management to support communities that are facing challenges in accessing clean drinking water. US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, joined Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Minister Jeewan Thondaman in celebratin...

Rs. 10 Bn worth free medical aid sent by US donors
Posted on Thursday March 23, 2023

The Embassy of Sri Lanka to the United States, working in collaboration with renowned American humanitarian donor organizations, has achieved a significant milestone in provision of free medicine and medical supplies to Sri Lanka from July to present date.  Eight consignments have already been sen...

Gamini Lokuge new Chair of Public Petitions Committee
Posted on Thursday March 23, 2023

MP Gamini Lokuge was appointed as Chair of the Committee on Public Petitions on 21.03.2023 at the Committee meeting held in Parliament. Yadamini Gunawardena proposed the name of Gamini Lokuge whilst Jayantha Katagoda seconded it. Addressing the committee, the newly appointed Chairman said that he w...

IUSF goes to meet UGC; Heavy police presence in Colombo 7 with Water Cannons and Riot Police
Posted on Thursday March 23, 2023

COLOMBO (News 1st); University Students including Convener of the Inter-University Students Federation Wasantha Mudalige visited the University Grants Commission for talks. The students activists visited the premises to discuss the student issues at the Sabaragamuwa University. Water cannon trucks ...

Basil recommended bringing in Ranil – SLPP
Posted on Thursday March 23, 2023

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister Indika Anuruddha commended the efforts made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe during a media briefing convened by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. He told reporters that it was Basil Rajapaksa who recommended that Wickremesinghe be handed over the task of taking t...