Senior journalist and prominent social activist Kusal Perera says he 'believes the promise for clean and accountable governance can be best achieved by those responsible publicly declaring their and their family assets and liabilities.

Officials in the government sector will be free to talk to the media and express themselves without restrictions, new Media Minister Gayantha Karunatilleke said.

Two weeks after an electoral upset that ousted Sri Lanka’s long-reigning strongman, the country’s new leaders are racing to investigate allegations of corruption under the previous regime and are rushing to enact legal and constitutional changes they say are aimed at reestablishing rule of law.

Pictures emerged of actress and programme hostess - Nirosha Perera attired in traditional bridal attire has triggered a rumour mill frenzy.

An operation is to be launched by the Defence authorities to track down a group of Information Technology (IT) professionals from India who entered Sri Lanka during the run-up to the January 8 Presidential election, 'Sri Lanka Mirror' learns.