New Chinese envoy meets Mahinda, discusses SLPP–CPC cooperation
2026-09-10
New Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang has met former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his residence for discussions onContinue Reading
Namal behind bars, Limini into politics? Father breaks silence
2026-09-10
Businessman Thilak Weerasinghe, the father-in-law of SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has dismissed speculationContinue Reading
SC Rules Former President Sirisena’s Presidential Pardon for Gnanasara Thera Invalid
2026-09-10
The Supreme Court has ruled that the presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe GnanasaraContinue Reading
USD 80 million sent overseas illegally: Sri Lankan Businessman arrested
2026-09-10
A 34-year-old businessman from Maradana has been arrested for allegedly transferring USD 80 million, approximately Rs. 23 billion, to overseasContinue Reading
Australian students amongst naughtiest
2026-09-10
Australian students have been ranked among the world’s most disruptive in classrooms, with the latest international PISA results highlighting concernsContinue Reading
Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with variable aperture camera
2026-09-09
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, introducing major upgrades to the camera system, performance,Continue Reading
Vipul Misra appointed Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines
2026-09-09
Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines with effect from Sept. 9, the national carrierContinue Reading
Sri Lanka officially hands over USD 1 million in humanitarian aid to Nepal
2026-09-09
Sri Lanka has provided USD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating Bhote Koshi River floods thatContinue Reading
Underweight Bread Found at 54 Establishments in Islandwide Raids
2026-09-09
Underweight bread has been detected at 54 establishments during a special islandwide inspection programme conducted by Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Cross-Border LC Dispute: Importers Call for Release of Nearly 1,000 Vehicles
2026-09-09
Importers affected by the continuing dispute over vehicles brought into Sri Lanka through cross-border Letters of Credit (LCs) have calledContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket Selector explains recent selection decisions
2026-09-09
Sri Lanka Cricket Chairman of Selectors Kapila Vijeygunawardena says the selection committee is working towards building a settled squad forContinue Reading
‘Konda Ranji’ Arrested by CID After Being Deported From Dubai
2026-09-09
Alleged underworld figure Ranjith Kumara, alias “Konda Ranji,” has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after being deportedContinue Reading
US hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers; Iran retaliates with Missile Attack on US base
2026-09-09
The United States military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted toContinue Reading
UK, France and Canada to Block Imports From Israeli West Bank Settlements
2026-09-09
The United Kingdom, France and Canada have announced plans to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupiedContinue Reading
“India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis”
2026-09-09
India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka whenever the country faces a crisis, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saidContinue Reading
Milinda Rajapaksa raises Namal Arrest, 22A Concerns at UNHRC
2026-09-08
SLPP’s Milinda Rajapaksa, representing a civil society organisation, has raised concerns over what he described as growing threats to individualContinue Reading
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed at Taj Samudra Colombo
2026-09-08
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was welcomed at Taj Samudra, Colombo, during his visit to Sri Lanka. Singh was receivedContinue Reading
SL Govt & Opposition MPs in US for governance & democracy study tour
2026-09-08
A delegation of Sri Lankan parliamentarians has begun a study programme in the United States under a special International VisitorContinue Reading