Politics
Sri Lankan politics news: government, parliament, elections and policy, with the regional and world politics that shape them — from Serendib News.
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Teachers Confront Ministry Over School Children at Jaffna Thileepan Statue Unveiling
The National Teachers' Union has handed a protest letter to the Ministry of Education in Pelawatta over the use of school children at a Jaffna monument…
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Govt. marks two years in office under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
The government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marks its second anniversary in office today following its victory in the September 2024 Presidential…
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Baby Cheramy Partners with Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians at the 19th Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatrics: Redefining Paediatric Care – Blending Equity, Excellence and Technology
Baby Cheramy, Sri Lanka’s most loved and trusted baby care brand, partnered with the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians (SLCP) at the 19th Asia Pacific…
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Chinese-made cameras banned from government buildings show up in EVs
Just a year after hundreds of Chinese CCTV cameras were removed from federal government buildings over surveillance fears, cameras from the same company were…
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Government committed to ensuring the rights of children with disabilities and providing equal opportunities – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that having a disability or other special needs should never be a barrier to a child’s future, and that the…
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Long-awaited verdict in 2019 Easter Sunday attacks case to be delivered tomorrow
The verdict in the case against 24 defendants facing more than 23,270 charges linked to the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks is scheduled to be delivered on…
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Sri Lanka Marks Two Years Since Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Presidential Election Victory
Sri Lanka marks two years since Anura Kumara Dissanayake won the 2024 Presidential Election, followed by the NPP’s historic 159-seat parliamentary victory. The…
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Qatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran
Qatar’s PM says, the Gulf won’t be the same unless there’s a framework ensuring no one is a threat to each other.
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Pak ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister arrested in Lahore
Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, was arrested in Lahore and sent to jail for 30 days, days ahead of PTIs planned September 27…
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Namal Rajapaksa: Lawyers cite missed India visit and temple ceremony as grounds for bail
Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa until September 29 in connection with allegations of accepting a Rs. 100 million bribe…
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Breaking: SA government commits $109m to help struggling wine industry
The South Australian government has announced a $109 million support package for the state's struggling wine industry.
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Rajasthan order asking students to join PM Modi's birthday celebrations sparks controversy
Rajasthan's order for students to celebrate PM Modi's birthday draws backlash from Congress and civil rights groups.
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Opposition and civil society leaders sign joint statement against 22A
Opposition political party leaders and civil society representatives have signed a joint statement opposing the proposed 22nd Amendment to the
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Indian government fact-checkers debunk viral claim of nine PSU banks merger
PIB fact-checkers debunk viral fake document claiming merger of nine PSU banks, clarifying no government proposal is on the table for such consolidation.
