Sri Lankan businessman arrested, six others detained in Malaysia raid
2026-07-23
A Sri Lankan man has been arrested in Malaysia on suspicion of operating a forced labour exploitation scheme, while aContinue Reading
Charged Rs. 550 instead of Rs. 400 for Blood Test : Hospital fined Rs. 3 million
2026-07-23
A private hospital in Jaffna has been fined Rs. 3 million after admitting to overcharging patients for Full Blood CountContinue Reading
Two schoolboys drown after falling into waterfall in Panwila
2026-07-22
Two schoolboys drowned after falling into a waterfall in the Panwila area of Theldeniya on Wednesday (22). The victims, boysContinue Reading
Man surrenders to police after allegedly killing disabled brother
2026-07-22
A man who allegedly killed his mentally disabled brother surrendered to the Arachchikattuwa Police on Wednesday (22) and confessed toContinue Reading
Dhurandhar’s Ayesha Khan detained by Mumbai cops during student protests
2026-07-22
Actress Ayesha Khan, known for her appearance in the song “Shararat” from the film “Dhurandhar”, was detained by Mumbai PoliceContinue Reading
What will happen to the Presidential House? PM reveals Govt’s plan
2026-07-22
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the Government is moving ahead with plans to repurpose the Presidential House and former officialContinue Reading
Fact-check debunks viral claim about ‘Sri Lankan teacher’ in bikini pageant
2026-07-22
A viral social media claim alleging that a Sri Lankan English teacher from a leading girls’ school represented Sri LankaContinue Reading
U-Turn ? : Journalists’ Privileges Committee hearing reportedly cancelled
2026-07-22
The scheduled appearance of two BBC Sinhala journalists before Parliament’s Privileges Committee has reportedly been cancelled, according to informed sources.Continue Reading
CBSL warns public against investing in plantation companies
2026-07-22
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned that plantation companies accepting deposits from the public are operating illegally unless theyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s exports top US$ 9 billion in first half of 2026
2026-07-22
Sri Lanka’s total exports surpassed the US$9 billion mark during the first half of 2026, recording sustained growth across bothContinue Reading
House of Fashions owner arrest: Chamara Sampath slams Govt
2026-07-22
Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake claimed in Parliament that the remanding of the owner of House of Fashions over anContinue Reading
China reaffirms defence ties with Sri Lanka at PLA anniversary reception
2026-07-22
China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two militariesContinue Reading
Rights group warns against reviving outdated practice of summoning journalists
2026-07-22
The Free Lawyers Organization (FLO) has opposed reported plans to summon BBC Sinhala journalists before the Parliamentary Privileges Committee, warningContinue Reading
Sports Minister on Yupun: “We can’t fulfil Harin Fernando’s verbal promise”
2026-07-22
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government cannot meet the financial demands made by Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka records best passport ranking since 2014
2026-07-22
Sri Lanka has recorded its highest position in the Henley Passport Index since 2014, climbing to 94th place in theContinue Reading
Draft Bill to establish Chartered Media Professionals’ Institute presented to Parliament
2026-07-22
The draft bill to establish the Sri Lanka Chartered Media Professionals’ Institute was presented in Parliament today (22) by MinisterContinue Reading
Govt to reserve Rs. 5 bn Kuwait Fund solely for welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers
2026-07-22
The government has decided to allocate the Rs. 5 billion Kuwait Fund exclusively for the social protection and welfare ofContinue Reading
US readies new tariffs as Trump’s 10% global levy to expire
2026-07-22
The United States is set to impose new tariffs that could hit dozens of countries soon, trade envoy Jamieson GreerContinue Reading