A remembrance has taken place for nine unarmed Tamil civilians murdered by Indian peacekeepers in Jaffna 35 years ago.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa did not attend the scheduled televised debate with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the Independent Television Network (ITN) last night (06).

The Excise Department has earned a tax revenue of Rs. 88.7 billion in the period from January 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023.

In recognition of veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya’s outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan cinema over five decades, the ceremony, “Ravi – Self-Reflection on Half-Century in Cinema” took place on 05 June at the BMICH in Colombo, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The Supreme Court has quashed the order to grant a Presidential pardon by former President Maithripala Sirisena to Royal Park murder convict Jude Jayamaha, stating that it contravenes provisions under the Constitution.

State revenue is inadequate to meet the huge funds needed for primary, secondary and tertiary education, said opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.

The Election Commission has a responsibility to hold free and fair elections despite any hurdles that come in the way, chief justice Jayantha Jayasuriya said at the Supreme Court yesterday (05).

Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith Premadasa is yet to respond to the ITN’s offer to host a debate with the leader of the National People's Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, said ITN chairman Sudarshana Gunawardena.

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) leader S. Shritharan has warned of a plan by the Counterterrorism Investigation Division (CTID) to ruin the day-to-day life of Tamils in the north and the east through its continuing threats and intimidations.

Chairman of Mahabodhi Society, Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera, has congratulated India’s prime minister elect Narendra Modi.