Hirunika’s bid to overturn 3-year prison sentence deferred to Sept. 23
2026-08-06
The Court of Appeal has postponed until September 23 the hearing of an appeal filed by former Parliamentarian Hirunika PremachandraContinue Reading
Unable to pay debts, Hela Apparel files for winding up
2026-08-06
Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has announced that it has filed an application before the Commercial High Court seeking a court-orderedContinue Reading
Rs. 9 billion Commercial Credit share sale sets CSE milestone
2026-08-06
A Rs. 9 billion transaction involving a 28% stake in Commercial Credit and Finance PLC (COCR) has become the largestContinue Reading
Meta now says its AI also hacked another company
2026-08-06
Meta has disclosed that one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models gained access to another organization’s systems during a controlledContinue Reading
Are learner drivers allowed on expressways? Here’s what Police say
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka Police have reminded the public that vehicles displaying ‘L’ (Learner) plates or being driven by learner permit holdersContinue Reading
Politicians’ asset declarations to remain public after President’s intervention
2026-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to revise the proposed amendments to Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Act to ensure thatContinue Reading
India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections at the earliest
2026-08-06
India has called on Sri Lanka to hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections at the earliest, while also urging the fullContinue Reading
Abdul El-Sayed wins key Democratic race despite millions spent by pro-Israel groups
2026-08-06
Progressive public health advocate Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, defeating Congresswoman HaleyContinue Reading
ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 – Points Table
2026-08-06
Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Port of Spain to level the two-matchContinue Reading
Court seeks contempt proceedings against Wimal, Udaya, Dilith & 3 others
2026-08-05
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that facts be reported to the Court of Appeal to initiate contempt of courtContinue Reading
Met Dept warns of heavy rain from Thursday as monsoon intensifies
2026-08-05
The Department of Meteorology says rainy and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to intensifyContinue Reading
CBSL updates prohibited list: 26 companies and apps named
2026-08-05
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has determined that the “TM App” has engaged in, conducted and promoted aContinue Reading
Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando sworn in as Central Province Governor
2026-08-05
Retired community health specialist Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando was sworn in as the new Governor of the Central Province beforeContinue Reading
Cricketers’ tax case: Court asks IRD if new law changes its position
2026-08-05
The Court of Appeal has sought clarification from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on whether the newly enacted amendment toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka blocks 24 illegal online gambling websites (Full List)
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka has blocked access to 24 illegal online gambling websites operating without the required licences, the Ministry of DigitalContinue Reading
Prashant Kishor: How India’s top Election strategist became a lawmaker
2026-08-05
Prashant Kishor, one of India’s best-known political strategists, has won his first election and is set to enter the BiharContinue Reading
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested
2026-08-05
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was taken into custody this morning when he appeared before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Sri Lankan family appeals for help after son jailed in Saudi over religious insult on Facebook
2026-08-05
The family of a Sri Lankan youth sentenced by a Saudi Arabian court to five years’ imprisonment and a fineContinue Reading