Veteran politician and former Minister Professor Tissa Vitharana has passed away at the age of 91, family members confirmed. He died this morning at his residence in Kotte following a prolonged illness. During a long and distinguished public career, Vitharana served the country in several key...

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has suspended the issuance of passports and visas owing to a technical failure in its system. In a statement, the Department said that services will resume immediately once the system is restored. Officials are currently taking steps to rectify...