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...]
Former Chairman of Lanka Mineral Sands Arrested by Bribery Commission
Udeni Dassanayake, the former Chairman of Lanka Mineral Sands Limited, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption … [Read more...]
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s Wife Arrested by Bribery Commission
Chirani Lakmanti Henarath Hettiarachchi, residing in Colombo 07 and wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, was arrested this afternoon (25) by … [Read more...]
Protesters Left Disarrayed as Police Remove Barricades on Parliament Road
Organizers of a protest led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) were left in disarray after police unexpectedly removed barricades and opened the access road to … [Read more...]
Three Women Facing Legal Troubles Over Ties to Rajapaksa Financial Crimes
Three women who directly or indirectly aided financial crimes committed during the reign of the Rajapaksa family are currently facing ongoing … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Step: Court Digitalization Project Moves Ahead Successfully to Speed Up Pending Cases
As part of a major initiative to expedite the clearance of a massive backlog of court cases across the island's judicial system, the court digitalization … [Read more...]
Protest Coalition Collapses: 12 Organizations Expelled from Sajith Premadasa’s Front
An attempt to show widespread public and organizational opposition outside Parliament against the Government’s proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment has … [Read more...]
Former Krrish Group Director Janaki Siriwardhana Remanded Over Rs. 70 Million Bribe Given to Namal
Former Director of Krrish Group, Janaki Siriwardhana, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for … [Read more...]
Sugeeshwara’s Salary Credited to Gotabaya’s Nephew’s Account, Investigations Reveal
Investigative officers informed the Fort Magistrate's Court yesterday (23) that salary payments issued from the President's Office to suspect Sugeeshwara … [Read more...]
Director of Krrish Group Arrested Over Rs. 70 Million Bribe Given to Namal
A former director of the Krrish Group has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of … [Read more...]
Heavy Congestion at Parliament Canteen Amid Protest Near Polduwa Junction – Food Served Only to Favorites of SJB Leaders
A protest organized against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which commenced this morning (24) near Polduwa Junction, continued through noon today. … [Read more...]
Rs. 300,000 Insurance Cover per Acre for Banana Crop Damage – Namal Karunaratne
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Namal Karunaratne announced in Parliament yesterday (23) that the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance … [Read more...]
Namal Traps Shiranthi as Departure Highlights Rajapaksa Legacy of Fleeing
Despite claims that she would appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (24), Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who … [Read more...]
Faiszer and Upul to Saudi Arabia on Mission to Save Anojan
President’s Counsel Faiszer Musthapha and President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma officially initiated a mission yesterday (23) to save the life of Anojan … [Read more...]
Parliament Approves Rs. 17.2 Billion Supplementary Estimate for Electricity Bill Relief
Parliament today (23) passed without amendments a supplementary estimate of Rs. 17,213 million (Rs. 17.2 billion) aimed at providing financial relief to the … [Read more...]
IMF Issues Crucial Statement on Sri Lanka’s Economy; Highlights Resilience and Key Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the Sri Lankan economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite facing periodic economic … [Read more...]
No Bail for Namal Rajapaksa; Remand Extended Until September 30 Over Airbus Deal Investigation
MP Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was remanded over suspected involvement in the Airbus aircraft transaction, has been further … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Cross $12 Billion Mark in First Eight Months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s total export earnings have surpassed the $12 billion mark in the first eight months of 2026, according to the Export Development Board … [Read more...]
Sugeeshwara Bandara Remanded Again Over Misappropriation of State Funds & Dual Salaries
Sugeeshwara Bandara, the former Private Secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been further remanded until October 7 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules Cabinet Decision by Mahinda Rajapaksa Unlawful; Irregular Police Promotions Annulled
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the fundamental rights of police officers were violated by granting illegal promotions to three officers who were … [Read more...]
Suresh Sallay Panic-Stricken as Legal & Hospital Tactics Fail; Shifted Out of ICU Following Court Order
Attempts by associates to secure special privileges for Suresh Sallay—currently held under court orders in connection with the Easter Sunday terror attack … [Read more...]