Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, known for his close ties to the Rajapaksa family, surrendered to court today following an arrest warrant … [Read more...]
UN Rights Chief Meets NPP Leaders
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, met with key leaders of the National People's Power (NPP) at the JVP headquarters in Colombo … [Read more...]
Senadhipathi Linked to Financial Dealings with “Siriliya”
Nissanka Senadhipathi, a figure long entangled in serious criminal allegations, has once again drawn public attention following his appearance before the … [Read more...]
NPP Takes Charge of Over 200 Local Government Councils
The National People’s Power (NPP) has won control of more than 200 local government bodies across Sri Lanka, including major municipal councils such as Colombo, … [Read more...]
Praja Shakthi Programme Set to Empower Rural Communities
The government’s ambitious community empowerment initiative, the ‘Praja Shakthi’ National Programme, will be officially launched at Temple Trees under the … [Read more...]
PM Harini Amarasuriya Departed for Canada to Attend Education Summit
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed for Canada yesterday (24) to participate in the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Launches Major State Sector Recruitment Drive
The Ministry of Public Administration has announced the recruitment of 30,000 new personnel into the state sector, marking the largest intake in nearly seven … [Read more...]
Colombo Central Bus Stand to Be Renovated Under Clean Sri Lanka Plan
The government has announced plans to renovate the Colombo Central Bus Stand within the next year as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative. In addition to … [Read more...]
Nissanka Senadhipathi Appears Before Bribery Commission
Nissanka Senadhipathi, Chairman of Avant Garde Maritime Services, appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Seizes Over Three Tons of Heroin and Meth Since September
Sri Lankan authorities have intensified their crackdown on narcotics, seizing a staggering volume of illegal drugs since September last year. Among the major … [Read more...]
NPP Secures Control of Kalutara Municipal Council
The National People’s Power (NPP) has gained control of the Kalutara Municipal Council, marking a notable advancement for the party at the local government … [Read more...]
CID Seeks Statements from Ex-Officials over Former President’s Foreign Trip
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is set to record statements from two senior officials who served under former President Ranil … [Read more...]
Harshana Suriyapperuma Appointed as Finance Secretary
Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has officially been appointed as the Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance. The appointment was made this morning at the … [Read more...]
Police Probe Politicians Over Colombo Luxury Properties
Sri Lanka Police have launched a high-level investigation into a group of politicians suspected of owning multimillion-rupee luxury residences in Colombo … [Read more...]
Attorney General Wraps Up 600 Crime Files in Five Months
In a major development within Sri Lanka's legal system, the Attorney General's Department has concluded investigations into nearly 600 criminal files during the … [Read more...]
President Urges Ethical Reforms to Strengthen Society
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that economic development alone cannot secure the future of the nation without restoring spiritual and moral values … [Read more...]
India Assists in Evacuation of Sri Lankans from Iran
In response to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Government of India has extended a helping hand to assist Sri Lankans stranded in Iran to … [Read more...]
Rs. 14 Billion Allocated to Develop 1,000 Rural Roads
A major nationwide rural road development program kicked off today, with the Sri Lankan government launching the first phase of the “Punarudayata Maga” … [Read more...]
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk to Visit Sri Lanka This Month
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from June 23 to 26, 2025. This marks the fourth … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Shines as Theme Country at 9th China-South Asia Expo
The 9th China-South Asia Expo officially opened in Kunming, Yunnan Province on Monday, bringing together regional economies under the banner of unity, … [Read more...]