Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has extended her heartfelt greetings to Muslims in Sri Lanka and across the globe on the sacred occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2026
Opposition Leader Issues Milad-un-Nabi Greetings, Emphasizes Harmony and Justice
On the sacred occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, celebrating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his warmest greetings … [Read more...]
Suresh Sallay remanded for another 90 days
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been authorized to detain former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, retired Major General Tuan Suresh … [Read more...]
Licensing Round 2026: Sri Lanka Invites Global Energy Giants for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration
The Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) is set to officially invite global energy companies to participate in offshore oil and natural gas … [Read more...]
Verdict on 25 Accused in Easter Sunday Attacks Case Set for September 22
The Trial-at-Bar at the Colombo High Court today (24) scheduled September 22 for the delivery of the verdict against 25 accused in the 2019 Easter Sunday terror … [Read more...]
Namal Rajapaksa Recalls Rajapaksas’ Fall from Power as Official Residences Surrendered
While the Rajapaksa family enjoyed unlimited privileges while inflicting severe hardships on the public, the current administration has taken steps to … [Read more...]
Heat Warning Issued for Several Regions Across Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory warning that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is expected to reach levels … [Read more...]
Complaint Lodged with Bribery Commission Against Former Minister Daya Gamage
The Samurdhi Trade Union Collective today (24) filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former … [Read more...]
Vasudeva Nanayakkara Leads Strong Resistance Against Anti-Judicial Reform Campaign
Former Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has exposed the hidden motives of the Rajapaksa family, sections of the opposition, and select elite groups campaigning … [Read more...]
Headline: Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia Mobilizes to Drive Foreign Investment Back Home
Sri Lankans living in Australia have actively begun establishing organizations to facilitate and direct foreign direct investment (FDI) into Sri Lanka. This … [Read more...]
Attorney General’s Department Concludes 5,245 Case Files in 2025 Despite Human Resource Shortages
Despite facing a significant shortage of human resources, the Attorney General’s Department concluded work on 5,245 case files during the year 2025, according … [Read more...]
Government Targets $4.1 Billion Investment for Port City; $2.1 Billion Already Secured
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe stated that the government aims to attract an additional USD 4.1 billion in … [Read more...]
Fort Magistrate Reports Vimal, Gammanpila, Dilith and Others to Court of Appeal for Contempt of Court
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has reported former Ministers Vimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, MP Dilith Jayaweera, former Presidential Secretary … [Read more...]
roposed 22nd Amendment Will Not Impact Judicial Independence: Former Judge Saliya Perera
Former judge Saliya Perera stated that the proposed judicial reforms, including the 22nd Constitutional Amendment aimed at making the judicial system more … [Read more...]
Pohottuwa Organizer Remanded for Severe Sexual Abuse of 14-Year-Old Girl
Suwahas Nisala, an organizer for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP/Pohottuwa) in the Nikaweratiya North Division and a candidate in the previous local … [Read more...]
Notorious Underworld Figure ‘Bus Lalith’ to be Extradited to Sri Lanka
Notorious organized crime figure and large-scale drug trafficker Lalith Kannangara, alias ‘Bus Lalith’, who was arrested in Dubai, is scheduled to be brought … [Read more...]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Victor Rathnayake Share Moment at Dr. Nanda Malini’s Remains
In a poignant moment during the final respects paid to the late Dr. Nanda Malini, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and veteran musician Victor Rathnayake were … [Read more...]
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Saliya Peiris Openly Comment on 22nd Amendment and Judicial Reforms
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris have begun publicly commenting on … [Read more...]
Legendary Vocalist Dr. Nanda Malini Passes Away; Final Rites Today
Dr. Nanda Malini, the veteran vocalist who elevated Sri Lankan music literature to unprecedented heights, passed away today. Her final rites will be … [Read more...]
Audit Reveals Massive Fuel Consumption by Former Speaker Mahinda Yapa
A recent audit report has revealed that former Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena obtained 6,122 liters of fuel monthly during 2024, marking a 155% … [Read more...]