New Delhi / Colombo: A high-level delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, held a special meeting with B. L. … [Read more...]
Mass Crowd Gathers in Gampaha for NPP Government’s 2-Year Anniversary Rally
A massive crowd has gathered at the Gampaha Municipal Council grounds as the National People’s Power (NPP) kicks off a island-wide series of public rallies to … [Read more...]
Two Killed, One Injured in Underworld Drug-Related Shooting
Two individuals were killed and another sustained injuries when unidentified assailants arriving in a car opened fire on three people traveling in a … [Read more...]
Opposition Plagued by Internal Crisis Over No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker… Leaders Refuse to Stand for Kularatne
Reports reveal that a severe internal crisis has erupted within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the main opposition party, over a proposed no-confidence … [Read more...]
Suspected Drug Boat and One Individual Arrested Off Jaffna Coast
A boat transporting a large quantity of substances suspected to be illegal drugs and one individual were taken into custody during a special operation conducted … [Read more...]
Controversial Statement Made by Ranga Dissanayake
Delivering the keynote address at the launch of a book on Lasantha Wickrematunge—who exposed numerous large-scale financial crimes through the English … [Read more...]
Rajapaksa Family Tree in a Cyclone
The consequences of the illegal and unethical actions carried out during the reign of the Rajapaksa family, led by Mahinda Rajapaksa, are being felt even before … [Read more...]
“Juice Bar Gang” Rallies to Cover Up Financial Crimes Under Religious Guise
Reports reveal that the infamous "Juice Bar Gang" in Trincomalee has stepped forward to lead a covert campaign aimed at concealing financial crimes. The … [Read more...]
Krrish Deal: CIABOC Records Statement from Namal Rajapaksa
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has recorded a statement from former President’s son and MP Namal Rajapaksa, who is … [Read more...]
20 More Forests Gazetted as Reserves: Over 65,000 Hectares Secured in Two Years
A total of 20 forests spanning 9,538.68 hectares (approx. 23,570 acres) across several districts were officially gazetted as conservation and forest reserves … [Read more...]
Binara Full Moon Poya Day Today: Commemorating the Establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sasana
Binara Full Moon Poya Day, which marks several significant events in Buddhist history, including the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sasana (Order of Nuns), … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Filed on Behalf of Suresh Sallay
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed on behalf of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Suresh Sallay, who is … [Read more...]
Opposition MP Boycotting Parliament?
Serious doubts have been raised over whether Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Badulla District Member of Parliament Nayana Wasalathilaka is engaged in a boycott of … [Read more...]
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Refutes Absconding Claims, Says She Is Not Arjun Mahendran
Reports indicate that former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who recently left the country unexpectedly, has submitted a letter through her legal counsel to the … [Read more...]
Government Considering Changes to VAT on Books in Upcoming Budget – Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is focusing on making revisions to the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on books in the upcoming … [Read more...]
Judicature Amendment Bill Passed with Special Majority
The Judicature (Amendment) Bill, which was taken up for debate in Parliament today (25), has been passed with a special majority. During the voting, 158 … [Read more...]
New Wild Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia After Over a Century
For the first time in over a hundred years, a new wild cat species has been discovered in Bolivia. Zoologists have named the newly identified species Leopardus … [Read more...]
22nd Constitutional Amendment Passed with Special Majority
The proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been passed in Parliament with a special majority. During the vote, 158 members voted in favor of the … [Read more...]
Former State Minister Chamara Sampath’s Private Secretary Remanded Over Corruption Charges
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Private Secretary of former State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake to be further remanded until October 9 in … [Read more...]
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s Wife Remanded Over Bribery Case
Chirani Lakmanti Henarath Hettiarachchi, residing in Colombo 07 and wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, has been remanded until October 6 by … [Read more...]