Small Bribe, Big Trouble: Rs. 200-a-Trip Lands Timekeeper in Jail
2025-08-13
A timekeeper of the Western Province Passenger Transport Authority was arrested on Aug. 12 on allegations of soliciting and acceptingContinue Reading
We have no intention of clinging to these positions indefinitely – President
2025-08-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, with the beginning of the new political transformation, the youth movement in the countryContinue Reading
Nawla–Angampitiya Bridge set to Open to Public by end of 2025
2025-08-13
Construction of the long-delayed Nawla–Angampitiya Bridge, halted midway due to the economic crisis and other factors, has resumed under theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins AI camera project to cut long-distance bus accidents
2025-08-12
A pilot project to reduce accidents involving long-distance buses was launched Tuesday with the participation of the private sector, introducingContinue Reading
20th anniversary of Lakshman Kadirgamar’s passing: FM recalls his global impact
2025-08-12
Statement by Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, for the 20th anniversary ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host first-ever National AI Expo & Conference in September
2025-08-12
Sri Lanka to host first-ever National AI Expo & Conference in September
CBK denies joining legal challenge against repeal of Presidents’ Privileges Act
2025-08-12
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has denied media reports claiming she has joined four other former presidents to challenge theContinue Reading
Constitutional Council approves Priyantha Weerasooriya as Sri Lanka’s 37th IGP
2025-08-12
The Constitutional Council has approved President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s nomination of Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya as the 37th Inspector GeneralContinue Reading
Update: Meegoda shooting : Former PS Councillor dies
2025-08-12
Former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, Shantha Mudunkotuwa, who was injured in a shooting reported in Meegoda today, hasContinue Reading
Arrest warrant issued for Rajitha
2025-08-12
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued an arrest warrant for former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne after the Bribery Commission informedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to review intellectual property laws for music sector
2025-08-12
A discussion on enforcing intellectual property laws in Sri Lanka’s music industry was held Monday at the Ministry of Trade,Continue Reading
26 injured in bus–tipper collision in Minneriya
2025-08-12
At least 26 people were injured in a collision between a bus and a tipper truck on the Colombo–Batticaloa mainContinue Reading
NPP Government united, no divisions – MP
2025-08-11
NPP MP Thilina Samarakoon has dismissed claims of divisions within the Government, stating that all members are united in workingContinue Reading
Namal slams govt’s tourist driving licence plan
2025-08-11
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned the government’s decision to issue driving licences to tourists upon arrival, warning it couldContinue Reading
Rs 600M gift from Nahil Wijesuriya to fund S. Thomas’ College IT building
2025-08-11
Engineer and philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya has donated Rs. 600 million to S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, for the construction ofContinue Reading
Train ticket black market hit : Minister hails progress in ticket scam crackdown
2025-08-11
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake says IT experts from the Digital Ministry and other agencies have helped temporarily curb the widelyContinue Reading
40,000 Graduates Still Jobless a Year Into JVP-Led Govt – Sajith
2025-08-11
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government of breaking promises made to unemployed graduates during theContinue Reading
Three Injured as Lorry Catches Fire on Southern Expressway
2025-08-11
A lorry travelling from Kottawa on the Southern Expressway crashed into a safety barrier at Kurundugahahetekma today, catching fire soonContinue Reading