Dr. Ajantha Perera has exposed severe allegations against former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, accusing him of deliberately and deceitfully depriving … [Read more...]
Police on High Alert: Penal Code Sections 262 & 263 Implemented Against Dengue Breeding
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that strict legal action will be taken under Sections 262 and 263 of the Penal Code against individuals who act irresponsibly … [Read more...]
Foreign Woman Arrested at BIA with Cocaine Worth Rs. 10 Million
An Angolan woman has been arrested by officers of the Customs Biodiversity, Cultural and National Heritage Protection Division (Narcotics Control Unit) at the … [Read more...]
JVP General Secretary Meets Former Nepalese PM
A meeting between the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, and the former Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, was … [Read more...]
House of Fashions Owner Preethi Jayawardena Remanded
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (17) ordered Preethi Jayawardena, the owner of the prominent retail chain "House of Fashions," to be remanded in … [Read more...]
Critical El Niño Warning Issued for Sri Lanka as Global Climate Crisis Escalates
The prevailing El Niño weather phenomenon has triggered thousands of devastating wildfires across multiple global regions, claiming the lives of thousands of … [Read more...]
Iran Launches Heavy Strikes on Remote US Bases in Syria; Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Iran has launched intensive retaliatory strikes against the Al-Tanf US Special Operations Command Center in Syria, marking the sixth consecutive day of … [Read more...]
Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Money Laundering Case to Proceed; Trial Set for August 31
The high-profile money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa is set to move forward, sparking intense discussion within Sri Lanka's political arena after … [Read more...]
Bribery Commission Reveals Monks and Top Cops Linked to ‘Harak Kata’ Bribery Scandal
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday (17) that a portion of the … [Read more...]
Sri Lankan Economy Headed for Sustainable Stability in 2026: Budget Surplus and Reserves Surge, KPMG Reports
The Sri Lankan economy has firmly entered a path of sustainable recovery in 2026, driven by robust fiscal performance, private sector investments, and strong … [Read more...]
UNP Nikaweratiya Pradeshiya Sabha Member Arrested for Misconduct Under the Influence
Nimal Karunaratne, alias “Nalinda,” a United National Party (UNP) member of the Nikaweratiya Pradeshiya Sabha representing the Randenigama ward, has been … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka and Japan Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was successfully held … [Read more...]
Anusha Gokula Fernando Appointed Uva Province Chief Secretary
Anusha Gokula Fernando has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Uva Province by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the appointment taking effect … [Read more...]
Japan Explores New Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
A high-level discussion was held on July 24 at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and a visiting … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka, US Discuss Tariff Cuts to Boost Trade Ties
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a virtual meeting with United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the evening of the 25th, focusing … [Read more...]
Sri Lankan Innovator Honoured Globally Meets Prime Minister
Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, who was recently honoured with the prestigious 2025 WIPO Global Award for Intellectual Property, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini … [Read more...]
Ex-PS Member Sentenced to Death
A former member of the Weligepola Pradeshiya Sabha has been sentenced to death for the abduction and murder of a man in 2012. Embilipitiya High Court Judge … [Read more...]
Shani Abeysekara Named Witness in Ekneligoda Abduction Case
The Attorney General's Department has officially named former CID Director Shani Abeysekara as a key witness in the high-profile case surrounding the alleged … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Targets USD 1.8 Billion in Foreign Investment for 2025
Sri Lanka is setting its sights on attracting USD 1.8 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). BOI … [Read more...]
Gunmen Open Fire at NPP Politician’s Home in Weligama
An early morning shooting targeting the home of National People's Power (NPP) local councilor and attorney-at-law Taraka Nanayakkara has triggered a police … [Read more...]