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...]
All Details Revealed Regarding Rajapaksa Blocking $9 Billion Compensation
Dr. Ajantha Perera has exposed severe allegations against former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, accusing him of deliberately and deceitfully depriving … [Read more...]
Police on High Alert: Penal Code Sections 262 & 263 Implemented Against Dengue Breeding
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that strict legal action will be taken under Sections 262 and 263 of the Penal Code against individuals who act irresponsibly … [Read more...]
Foreign Woman Arrested at BIA with Cocaine Worth Rs. 10 Million
An Angolan woman has been arrested by officers of the Customs Biodiversity, Cultural and National Heritage Protection Division (Narcotics Control Unit) at the … [Read more...]
JVP General Secretary Meets Former Nepalese PM
A meeting between the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, and the former Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, was … [Read more...]
House of Fashions Owner Preethi Jayawardena Remanded
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (17) ordered Preethi Jayawardena, the owner of the prominent retail chain "House of Fashions," to be remanded in … [Read more...]
Critical El Niño Warning Issued for Sri Lanka as Global Climate Crisis Escalates
The prevailing El Niño weather phenomenon has triggered thousands of devastating wildfires across multiple global regions, claiming the lives of thousands of … [Read more...]
Iran Launches Heavy Strikes on Remote US Bases in Syria; Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Iran has launched intensive retaliatory strikes against the Al-Tanf US Special Operations Command Center in Syria, marking the sixth consecutive day of … [Read more...]
Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Money Laundering Case to Proceed; Trial Set for August 31
The high-profile money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa is set to move forward, sparking intense discussion within Sri Lanka's political arena after … [Read more...]
Bribery Commission Reveals Monks and Top Cops Linked to ‘Harak Kata’ Bribery Scandal
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday (17) that a portion of the … [Read more...]
Sri Lankan Economy Headed for Sustainable Stability in 2026: Budget Surplus and Reserves Surge, KPMG Reports
The Sri Lankan economy has firmly entered a path of sustainable recovery in 2026, driven by robust fiscal performance, private sector investments, and strong … [Read more...]
UNP Nikaweratiya Pradeshiya Sabha Member Arrested for Misconduct Under the Influence
Nimal Karunaratne, alias “Nalinda,” a United National Party (UNP) member of the Nikaweratiya Pradeshiya Sabha representing the Randenigama ward, has been … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka and Japan Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was successfully held … [Read more...]
Anusha Gokula Fernando Appointed Uva Province Chief Secretary
Anusha Gokula Fernando has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Uva Province by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the appointment taking effect … [Read more...]