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...]
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...]
CBSL Suspends Transactions of 6 Financial Companies with Immediate Effect; Colombo High Court Approves Order
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has suspended all financial transactions and operations of six registered finance companies with immediate effect. Under … [Read more...]
Historic Move by Lawyers: Legal Duo to Travel to Saudi Arabia at Personal Expense to Save Death Row Sri Lankan
In a remarkable and unprecedented humanitarian gesture, two senior Sri Lankan lawyers have stepped forward to travel to Saudi Arabia at their own personal … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday Attack Verdict: 15 Convicts Sentenced to Heavy Prison Terms; Assets Ordered Confiscated
The Special Three-Member High Court Trial-at-Bar has issued final sentences to the 15 individuals convicted in the main 2019 Easter Sunday terror attack case, … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Scores Economic Boost as Fitch Ratings Upgrades Credit Rating to ‘B-’
In another major international milestone for Sri Lanka's economy, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded the island nation's Long-Term … [Read more...]
President Nominates Two New Judges to the Court of Appeal
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and Manjula Tilakaratne to fill the existing vacancies in the Court of … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday Attack Verdict: 15 Found Guilty, 9 Acquitted; Sentencing Deferred
Delivering the verdict in the main Easter Sunday terror attack case, the Special Three-Member High Court Trial-at-Bar has found 15 defendants, including Naufer … [Read more...]
Former Western Provincial Minister Thilakasiri Perera Arrested by CIABOC
Former Health Minister of the Western Provincial Council, Jagath Thilakasiri Perera, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery … [Read more...]
Former Private Secretary to Chamara Sampath Arrested by CIABOC Over Rs. 8.1 Million Bribe
A Development Officer of the Uva Provincial Council, who previously served as the Private Secretary to former State Minister of Primary Industries Chamara … [Read more...]