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...]
Two Arrested by Bribery Commission Over Illegal Dealing in Peradeniya Hospital Food Supply Tender
Two individuals were arrested yesterday (27) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of soliciting … [Read more...]
Corruption Case Against Nishantha Wickramasinghe Called; Court Orders Report on Investigation Progress
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (28) directed the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to conclude their … [Read more...]
Rakhitha and Charith Granted Bail Under Strict Conditions; Travel Ban Imposed
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (28) ordered the release of three suspects on strict bail conditions, including attorney-at-law Rakhitha Rajapaksha, son of … [Read more...]
Former Chief Justice Neville Samarakoon Exposed JR Regime’s Political Interference in Judiciary
Eminent former Chief Justice Neville Samarakoon has revealed extensive details regarding the history of subjecting the judiciary to political power. During … [Read more...]
Crucial Insights on Child Psychology and Domestic Violence Revealed
Dr. Chandima Weerasiriwardena has highlighted key aspects of child psychology, focusing on the impact of domestic violence during childhood and related … [Read more...]
Suresh Sallay Trap Himself in Court Over His Own Petition
The Court of Appeal yesterday (27) further considered the petition filed by former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Suresh Sallay against his arrest and … [Read more...]
Young Activist Exposes the History and Origins of the Rajapaksa Family
Amidst renewed publicity and campaigns surrounding Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Rajapaksa family, a social media activist has detailed their past and how they … [Read more...]
SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri Sentenced to 18 Months Imprisonment
Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Badulla District Member of Parliament Chaminda Wijesiri has been sentenced to one and a half years (18 months) of rigorous … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Economic Surge Highlighted in IIF Report, Reports Daily FT
Sri Lanka records fourth-biggest improvement in IIF investor assessment IIF says Sri Lanka among fastest-improving sovereigns for investor relations and debt … [Read more...]
Prominent Tuition Class Owner Arrested with Methamphetamine in Horana
The owner of a prominent private tuition institute in Horana was arrested yesterday (26) by Horana Headquarters Police after being found in possession of 15 … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Ranked 4th Fastest-Improving Economy in Debt Transparency and Investor Relations: IIF Report
Sri Lanka has been ranked the fourth fastest-improving country in debt transparency and investor relations, following Vietnam, Belize, and Mozambique, according … [Read more...]
Cabinet to Consider Constitutional Amendment Raising Retirement Age of Judges; Draft to Face Supreme Court Scrutiny
A proposal containing key legal reforms, including an increase in the retirement age for all judges in Sri Lanka’s judicial system, is scheduled to be presented … [Read more...]
Government Steps Up Public Health Protection with Three Key Measures; Introduces Hotline 1977
The Ministry of Health and Media has implemented three major public health initiatives in a short span of time aimed at safeguarding the well-being of the … [Read more...]
Experts Warn of High Wildfire Risk in Sri Lanka Amid Global El Niño; Govt Sets Up Committee
As global temperatures rise due to the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, severe wildfires continue to rage uncontrollably across several developed nations. Experts … [Read more...]
Mahendra Perera and Priyantha Sirikumara Honoured at Malaysia International Film Festival
Acclaimed Sri Lankan actors Mahendra Perera and Priyantha Sirikumara have been awarded top honours at the Malaysia International Film Festival … [Read more...]
PMD Denies Media Reports: No Outsiders Accommodated at Presidential Residences
The President’s Media Division (PMD) has issued a statement firmly rejecting media reports claiming that unauthorized outsiders were accommodated at official … [Read more...]
37 High Courts to Clear 40,000 Backlogged Cases
A total of 40,299 cases are currently backlogged in Sri Lanka’s High Courts, with only 37 High Courts operating across the country to hear them, Professor … [Read more...]
A Deadly Network’s Reach Behind Organised Crime
Recent incidents have once again underscored the extent to which Sri Lanka’s organised crime syndicates have established powerful international networks, … [Read more...]
Former Chief Justice Neville Samarakoon Exposed JR Regime’s Political Interference in Judiciary
Former Chief Justice Neville Samarakoon had previously exposed the political maneuvers initiated during the regime of President J.R. Jayewardene aimed at … [Read more...]
Spanish National Arrested at Katunayake Airport with Cocaine Worth Rs. 110 Million
Customs Narcotics Control Unit officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested a foreign national in possession of a … [Read more...]