Veteran singer Ishaq Beg received a donation of Rs. 1 million from the President's Fund to support his ongoing medical treatment. The donation was personally … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2025
426 Taken on Foreign Trips Under Ranil Sparks CID Probe
A total of 426 individuals have been taken on foreign trips under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s administration since he assumed office. The CID has informed … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Launches ‘Dream Destination’ Project to Modernise 100 Railway Stations
Sri Lanka has officially launched the “Dream Destination” project, a nationwide initiative to renovate and modernise 100 railway stations as part of a broader … [Read more...]
SLAF Joins Search for Missing Fishermen off Dondra and Kalutara
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has deployed a Bell 412 helicopter and a Y-12 aircraft to assist in an urgent search and rescue mission for fishermen missing … [Read more...]
Ex-Fisheries Harbour Chairman Upali Liyanage Arrested
Upali Liyanage, the former Chairman of the Ceylon Fisheries Harbour Corporation (CFHC), was arrested today (June 27) by the Commission to Investigate … [Read more...]
Indian Arrested at BIA with Kush Worth Over Rs 20 Million
An Indian national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, for attempting to smuggle over Rs. 20 million worth of 'Kush' an … [Read more...]
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe Arrested
Nishantha Wickramasinghe, the former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka, was arrested this morning (27) by officials from Sri Lanka's Commission to … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Rise 7.1 Percent in First Five Months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector is showing strong momentum in 2025, with total earnings reaching US$ 6.93 billion in the first five months of the year marking a 7.14% … [Read more...]
Charge Sheet Filed Against Thilina Gamage Over Illegal Elephant Possession
The Judicial Service Commission has filed a charge sheet against Moratuwa Magistrate Thilina Gamage over allegations of illegally possessing a calf elephant—a … [Read more...]
Cabraal Case on Greek Bond Loss Set for October 10
A case linked to Sri Lanka’s controversial investment in Greek bonds during the 2012 financial crisis will be taken up at the Colombo High Court on October 10. … [Read more...]
Keheliya and Four Family Members Face 43 Corruption Charges
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed 43 indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister … [Read more...]
Sajin Vass Surrenders to Court
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, known for his close ties to the Rajapaksa family, surrendered to court today following an arrest warrant … [Read more...]
UN Rights Chief Meets NPP Leaders
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, met with key leaders of the National People's Power (NPP) at the JVP headquarters in Colombo … [Read more...]
Senadhipathi Linked to Financial Dealings with “Siriliya”
Nissanka Senadhipathi, a figure long entangled in serious criminal allegations, has once again drawn public attention following his appearance before the … [Read more...]
NPP Takes Charge of Over 200 Local Government Councils
The National People’s Power (NPP) has won control of more than 200 local government bodies across Sri Lanka, including major municipal councils such as Colombo, … [Read more...]
Praja Shakthi Programme Set to Empower Rural Communities
The government’s ambitious community empowerment initiative, the ‘Praja Shakthi’ National Programme, will be officially launched at Temple Trees under the … [Read more...]
PM Harini Amarasuriya Departed for Canada to Attend Education Summit
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed for Canada yesterday (24) to participate in the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Launches Major State Sector Recruitment Drive
The Ministry of Public Administration has announced the recruitment of 30,000 new personnel into the state sector, marking the largest intake in nearly seven … [Read more...]
Colombo Central Bus Stand to Be Renovated Under Clean Sri Lanka Plan
The government has announced plans to renovate the Colombo Central Bus Stand within the next year as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative. In addition to … [Read more...]
Nissanka Senadhipathi Appears Before Bribery Commission
Nissanka Senadhipathi, Chairman of Avant Garde Maritime Services, appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this … [Read more...]