The North Beat website had previously reported on the selection of the Speaker in advance. As anticipated, Dr. Jagath Wickremaratne, the NPP MP representing the Polonnaruwa District, has officially been appointed as the Speaker today.

The issue of fake degree certificates is gaining widespread attention in Sri Lanka and beyond, particularly following the controversy surrounding former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala’s alleged fake doctorate.

Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu: Renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja’s recent visit to the iconic Srivilliputhur Andal Temple has ignited controversy after the maestro was denied access to the sanctum sanctorum.

Soundariya Nanjundan, born on August 5, 1995, in Bangalore, Karnataka, has carved a niche for herself in Tamil cinema and television.

A patient from Thalikulam, Vavuniya, initially treated at Vavuniya Hospital for a persistent fever, has been diagnosed with leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever.

December 16, Jaffna – Dr. Archuna, a controversial Member of Parliament (MP), and his political ally, lawyer Gowsalya, stood inside the defendant cage at a Jaffna court today in connection with a case filed by the police based on complaints from teaching hospital directors.

A tragic accident occurred near the Periyavilaan Pattima Church in the Ilavalai Police Division last night (December 15) around 11:30 PM, claiming the life of a 76-year-old man.

Former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala has addressed allegations surrounding the authenticity of his doctorate, asserting that the claims of it being fraudulent are baseless.

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on December 16, 2024.

In a case involving allegations of obstruction of duty at the Teaching Hospital Jaffna, MP Archuna and lawyer Gowsalya appeared before the Jaffna Magistrate Court today after summons were issued.