The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 600 ultra-modern 'Deluxe' (air-conditioned) buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) under the … [Read more...]
Arrest Warrant Extended for Basil Rajapaksa Over Land Purchase Case
The Matara Main Magistrate, Chathura Dissanayake, has extended the arrest warrant issued against former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa today … [Read more...]
Son of Former State Minister Shantha Bandara Arrested
The son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara has been arrested by the police. He was taken into custody in connection with an alleged robbery involving a … [Read more...]
Government Takes Step-by-Step Action to Restore Abandoned Luxury Buses
In a major effort to rebuild national assets, a large fleet of luxury buses imported under the guise of hosting international summits—which had been left to … [Read more...]
How Did the “Sandbag Strategy” Work Out?
Following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, permanent reconstruction projects have now commenced for numerous infrastructure initiatives that were … [Read more...]
Minister Handunneththi Exposes Oppositions’s Falsehoods: Over 15,000 New Entrepreneurs Emerging
Despite baseless propaganda spread by Namal Rajapaksa and opposition groups claiming that industries are collapsing and shutting down under the current … [Read more...]
Mahinda Rs. 193.7 Billion Defaulted vs. Anura Rs. 197 Billion Surplus
During the tenure of Mahinda Rajapaksa as President and Finance Minister in 2012, political interference permitted a default of Rs. 19,375 crore (Rs. 193.7 … [Read more...]
Surprising Poll Results Over Extension of Higher Judiciary Retirement Age
Following the government's announcement that it is considering extending the retirement age of Supreme Court and primary court judges in Sri Lanka, a wave of … [Read more...]
Recommendation Letters Issued to 120 Northern Fishermen for Sea Cucumber Farming
Recommendation letters for sea cucumber farming were officially issued to 120 fishermen from the Northern Province yesterday (20). The ceremony, held at the … [Read more...]
Rice Prices Drop Sharply
Wholesale and retail traders, along with consumers, report a rapid decline in the prices of Nadu and Kakulu rice varieties. Accordingට Marandagahamula … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Against Liquor Companies for Tax Evasion – AG Informs Court
The Attorney General today (20) informed the Supreme Court that steps have been taken to file lawsuits in the District Courts to recover evaded taxes from … [Read more...]
Special Investigation Launched into Death of Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne
A comprehensive investigation has been launched into the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne. The case has been handed over to … [Read more...]
How Did Donald Trump Bear It? – Victory Goes to Spain
Spain clinched the 2026 FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in a thrilling final match. Prior to the clash, the majority of sports analysts and … [Read more...]
The Story of the Man Who Burned in Black July’s Fire with ‘Sri Pathula’
Since the dawn of Sri Lankan talkie cinema with the film Kadawunu Poronduwa in 1947, the industry has evolved through various artistic phases. However, in 1966, … [Read more...]
Former UNP Urban Councillor Arrested at Sirikotha Over Rs. 160 Million Fraud
Renuka Damayanthi, a former United National Party (UNP) Urban Councillor for Horana, has been arrested by the police following a massive financial fraud … [Read more...]
England Clinch Third Place in 2026 FIFA World Cup
The England national football team successfully secured third place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France in a high-scoring encounter today … [Read more...]
Suspect Arrested in Kiribathgoda with Ice and Heroin Haul
A 31-year-old suspect has been arrested by the police in the Dikpitigoda area of Kiribathgoda, following the seizure of a significant stockpile of illicit … [Read more...]
Facebook Suffers Temporary Outage Globally
The Facebook social media network has experienced a widespread technical breakdown, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts. During the … [Read more...]
Treasury Scores Massive Win: Budget Surplus Reaches Nearly Rs. 197 Billion
For the first time in nearly seven decades since independence, Sri Lanka has recorded a massive overall budget surplus of close to Rs. 19,700 Crore (Rs. 197 … [Read more...]
“Previous Rulers Shared Privileges Using Backhoes; We Give Benefits to the Public” – Lalkantha
Minister K.D. Lalkantha has detailed how the current government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has eliminated political privileges to deliver … [Read more...]