The Election Commission will be empowered to announce the presidential election date after midnight yesterday (16), and the date will be announced before the … [Read more...]
G7 Agrees to Release Strategic Oil Reserves to Stabilize Global Markets
Global crude oil prices edge slightly lower after G7 nations pledged to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil into the global market to … [Read more...]
Order on Cabraal’s Petition Seeking Acquittal in Greek Bonds Case Tomorrow
The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar is scheduled to deliver its order tomorrow (05) regarding the petition filed by former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard … [Read more...]
No Change in Litro Gas Prices for This Month
Litro Gas Lanka has decided to keep the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders unchanged for the month of October. The company further stated that gas sales … [Read more...]
Gnanasara Thero Remanded Until Tomorrow
Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested by police last night (03) while in hiding to evade court, has been remanded until tomorrow (05) after … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Squad Announced for Pakistan Tour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today (04) announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, which features Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and … [Read more...]
Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero Arrested While Hiding in Theeniyawala; To Be Produced in Court Today
Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested last night (03) while in hiding in the Theeniyawala area under an active arrest warrant, is scheduled to … [Read more...]
Police Exchange Fire with Hitmen Heading to Commit Murder: Two Arrested
Police apprehend two suspects in Kosgoda during a special raid, recovering two firearms after an exchange of gunfire. Police opened fire this afternoon (03) … [Read more...]
1,056 New Family Health Service Officers to Receive Appointments Tomorrow
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will preside over the official appointment ceremony at Temple Trees. A special ceremony to present … [Read more...]
Two Associates of ‘Alto Dharme’ Arrested with Heroin
Police apprehend two close associates of overseas-based drug syndicate leader 'Alto Dharme' along with illicit drugs worth LKR 600,000. Police have arrested … [Read more...]
World’s First Snake Summit Begins in Kandy
Around 500 delegates, including 315 foreign experts from 43 countries, gather in Kandy for a historic conference on snake research and conservation. The … [Read more...]
Absconding Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero Arrested
Police arrest Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero who was hiding in an aranya senasanaya in Kalutara to evade arrest … [Read more...]
SJB Local Government Member Granted Bail Over Electricity Theft
Wilgamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha Member G. Rasika Rathnayake released on bail after being arrested for tampering with an electricity meter to obtain illegal … [Read more...]
“Rs. 33,600 Million Allocated for School Meals Program in 2026” – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
The government aims to transform the national school nutrition initiative into a broader framework that boosts local health and the national economy. The … [Read more...]
“I Didn’t Eat Poonac, I Only Ate Chocolate”: Bandula Gunawardena Claims After CIABOC Inquiry
Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena responds to media after appearing before the Bribery Commission over an investigation into a LKR 90 million fund … [Read more...]
Gold-Plated Firearm Case Against Duminda Dissanayake Postponed to November 04
The Colombo High Court reschedules the pre-trial conference for former Minister Duminda Dissanayake and a Kazakh national woman over the illegal possession of a … [Read more...]
Defense Counsel Takes Ill: Money Laundering Case Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa Postponed
The Colombo High Court postpones the trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, after defense counsel falls ill. Colombo … [Read more...]
Woman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Over Heroin Possession and Trafficking
The Colombo High Court hands down a life sentence to a woman found guilty of possessing and trafficking heroin following a lengthy trial. Colombo High Court … [Read more...]
Court Issues Notices to 10 Doctors Who Treated Suresh Sallay
The Colombo Magistrate's Court orders members of the medical board to appear in court on October 06 regarding the health status and ongoing medical care of … [Read more...]
Attempted Bribery to Alter Sarana Gunawardena’s Sentence: Minuwangoda Court Registrar Arrested
The Registrar of the Minuwangoda Magistrate's Court has been taken into custody by the CIABOC for aiding and abetting a bribery plot aimed at altering former … [Read more...]
Cocaine Trafficking Case Against Shiran Basik: Further Pre-Trial Conference Set for November 11
The Colombo High Court reschedules the pre-trial conference for alleged drug kingpin Shiran Basik and two co-accused to November 11. The Colombo High Court … [Read more...]