Customs Narcotics Control Unit officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested a foreign national in possession of a … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2026
Assets Worth Over Rs. 15 Million Belonging to Drug Trafficker Frozen
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen a tractor valued at over Rs. 5 million and a financial investment worth Rs. 10 million belonging to an … [Read more...]
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Amid Rising Protests
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post today (25) amidst widespread public protests sparked by exam paper leak … [Read more...]
PMB Purchases 5,390 Metric Tons of Paddy So Far
The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has purchased 5,390 metric tons of paddy during the nearly two weeks since the commencement of paddy procurement for the current … [Read more...]
We Stand United as 159 – We Will Protect Every Representative Down to Local Councils”: Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake
Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake emphasized in Parliament yesterday (24) that the National People's Power (NPP) party will stand together to protect all its … [Read more...]
Gamini Fonseka’s Rebellion Against Elites Who Oppressed the Public Resurfaces
Throughout Sri Lankan cinema history, several films have been produced highlighting the actions of politicians and officials who oppressed the … [Read more...]
Two Sri Lankan Drug Traffickers Hiding in India Arrested in Rameswaram
Two Sri Lankan drug traffickers who had fled to India and were in hiding have been arrested in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. According to initial reports, the … [Read more...]
Opposition Suffers Humiliating Defeat: Secures Only 36 Votes Out of 37 Signatories
The opposition suffered a severe defeat during the parliamentary vote following the debate on the No-Confidence Motion brought against Minister of Justice … [Read more...]
Namal Shoulders the Burden as Opposition Factions Shift Location for the 4th Time
Namal Rajapaksa, Sajith Premadasa, Dilith Jayaweera, Patali Champika Ranawaka, and a group of remnant opposition figures have relocated for the fourth time in … [Read more...]
Here Is the Details of Today’s Queue of Court Cases
udicial proceedings against individuals accused of financial and other crimes committed using political power have significantly accelerated. A series of … [Read more...]
Another Significant Economic Win for Sri Lanka Under New U.S. Tariff Structure
Sri Lanka has secured another significant economic gain under the new import tariff policy implemented by the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump, … [Read more...]
Justice Minister Defeats No-Confidence Motion
COLOMBO (LankaTruth) - The No-Confidence Motion brought by the opposition against Minister of Justice, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, was defeated by a … [Read more...]
Colombo Fort – Talaimannar Train Service Resumes Today Following Cyclone Ditwah Disruptions
COLOMBO (LankaTruth) - The Colombo Fort - Talaimannar train service, which was suspended due to the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, has resumed operations starting … [Read more...]
Lanka Sathosa Reduces Prices of 11 Essential Food Items
Lanka Sathosa has decided to reduce the prices of 11 essential food items with effect from today (24), the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and … [Read more...]
SC Sets Date to Hear Petition Over Unpaid Electricity Bill of Namal’s Wedding
The Supreme Court today (24) ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed regarding the non-payment of electricity bills incurred at the Weeraketiya … [Read more...]
Yoshitha Cites Illness and Fails to Appear in Court; Case Postponed
Further hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was conducted today (24) before the Colombo High … [Read more...]
Pillayan Remanded Until August 4
The Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court today (24) ordered that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan, alias Pillayan, who was arrested under the … [Read more...]
Former Southern Province Chief Secretary Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
Former Chief Secretary of the Southern Province, Rannulu Chandrasiri de Zoysa, was arrested today (24) by investigative officers of the Commission to … [Read more...]
People’s Lands to the People, Temple Lands to the Temple – Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi stated that the government is extensively discussing the Thaiyitti land dispute … [Read more...]
Warrant Issued for MP Archchuna After Failing to Appear in Court
COLOMBO (LankaTruth) - The Fort Magistrate’s Court today (24) issued an arrest warrant against Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna for … [Read more...]