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...]
Prime Minister Vests 5,000 New Houses in the Public, Emphasizes Community-Driven Housing
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government’s objective is to empower citizens to build their own dignified homes through active community … [Read more...]
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Files Anticipatory Bail Application Ahead of Potential Arrest
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, seeking release on bail in the event … [Read more...]
Batticaloa Teaching Hospital’s Rs. 550M Nephrology and Dialysis Unit Vested in the Public
The newly constructed seven-storey Nephrology and Dialysis Unit at the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital, built at a cost of Rs. 550 million in central government … [Read more...]
Court Orders Execution of Remaining Prison Sentence for Gnanasara Thero
The Court of Appeal today (05) ordered the Commissioner General of Prisons to take necessary measures to execute the remainder of the prison sentence imposed on … [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...]