Sri Lanka to Import 40,000MT of Rice to substitute Keeri Samba
2025-06-26
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of 40,000 metric tonnes of rice as a substitute forContinue Reading
AG’s position not in Archchuna’s favour in MP eligibility case
2025-06-26
The Court of Appeal today commenced hearings into a Writ of Quo Warranto application filed against Parliamentarian Archchuna Ramanathan, challengingContinue Reading
Bribery : Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested
2025-06-26
Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was arrested this morning (June 26) by officials of the Bribery Commission. HeContinue Reading
32 senior police officers transferred with immediate effect
2025-06-26
32 senior officers, including 9 DIGs transferred with immediate effect, Police said in a statement.
Death row pardon of Ex-Minister’s wife under scrutiny amid CID investigations
2025-06-25
The Attorney General’s Department on Wednesday cited the release of Mary Juliet Monica Fernando — wife of former Minister MilroyContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief visits Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna
2025-06-25
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, visited the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna on Wednesday, following theContinue Reading
Kottu, Watallappam among several unique Sri Lankan words added to Oxford Dictionary
2025-06-25
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several uniquely Sri Lankan words to its June 2025 update, marking a significantContinue Reading
Bus fares reduced in Sri Lanka
2025-06-25
The National Transport Commission has announced that bus fares will be reduced by 2.5% with effect from July 1. ThisContinue Reading
Mahindananda-backed independent group wins Nawalapitiya UC
2025-06-25
An independent group reportedly backed by convicted former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has secured control of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, followingContinue Reading
New ICC Test batting & bowling rankings issued
2025-06-25
England opener Ben Duckett has reached a career-best eighth position in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings after his outstandingContinue Reading
Two youths shot dead in Middeniya
2025-06-25
The bodies of two youths, shot dead, have been found in the Thorayaya area in Middeniya. According to the Police,Continue Reading
Wimal’s NFF urges UN to prevent escalation of Iran-Israel conflict
2025-06-25
The National Freedom Front (NFF) led by former MP Wimal Weerawansa has handed over a letter to the United NationsContinue Reading
4-in-4 NPP’s tie-break luck stays unbeaten – Opposition 0
2025-06-25
The National People’s Power (NPP) has once again secured control of a local council through a tie-break draw—this time atContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Rs. 50 Million Foreign Job Scam
2025-06-25
A 37-year-old resident of Dehiwala has been arrested by the Colombo Central Division Criminal Investigation Unit in connection with aContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers will occur at times
2025-06-25
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 June 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Candlelit Hideout – Deshabandu says he was at Giriulla Home the whole time
2025-06-24
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon told a parliamentary committee today that he remained at his Giriulla residenceContinue Reading
Shooting in Borella: Gunmen Open Fire
2025-06-24
Two unidentified gunmen opened fire using a T56 firearm at an individual in the Wanatha area of Borella, police said.Continue Reading
Unfair Penalty on Students: COPE Flags Excess Charges & Mismanagement
2025-06-24
The administration has unnecessarily charged ten students who damaged a hostel at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura – COPE discloseContinue Reading