Ranil’s lawyer tells court of Lord Paul’s death, who invited him to UK
2025-08-26
President’s Counsel Tilak Marapana told court that the sudden death of The Rt Hon Lord Paul of Marylebone, PC, mayContinue Reading
Ranil’s case : Two other key orders from Court
2025-08-26
Colombo Magistrate today ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to initiate probes against individuals who have made statements deemed insultingContinue Reading
Law Equal for All: President Announces Action Against Corruption
2025-08-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reiterated that the law will be enforced equally on all citizens, stressing that those foundContinue Reading
Probe into treasure hunting case where woman may have been sacrificed – President
2025-08-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday said a senior army officer is under investigation in connection with a suspected treasureContinue Reading
British HC denies envoy attended Wickremesinghe court hearing
2025-08-26
The British High Commission in Colombo has denied reports claiming that the British High Commissioner attended the court hearing ofContinue Reading
Police officer hurt as object thrown during protest at court premises
2025-08-26
A police officer sustained injuries after being struck by an object allegedly thrown by an opposition supporter near theContinue Reading
Ranil’s arrest : New updates as case begins
2025-08-26
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was in remand custody over the misuse of state funds, has been granted bail byContinue Reading
Athletics among 3 associations suspended by extraordinary gazette
2025-08-26
An extraordinary gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of three national sports associations in Sri Lanka. According toContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Matara
2025-08-26
Police said a shooting incident targeting the owner of a restaurant on Beach Road, Matara, was reported on Tuesday, butContinue Reading
UGC University Z-Score cut-off marks released
2025-08-25
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the Z-Score cut-off marks for 2024/2025 university admission today. Sinhala : COP_2024_2025-SINHALA_Final English:Continue Reading
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris given special protection
2025-08-25
Police have provided special security for Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, officials said Monday. Police told Newsfirst that security wasContinue Reading
Police to launch criminal investigation into false report on PM
2025-08-25
Police have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a false news report aired by Hiru News, as per reports, followingContinue Reading
Zimbabwe names ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
2025-08-25
Zimbabwe have announced a 16-man squad for the two-match one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter BrendanContinue Reading
Israel bombs hospital: 5 Journalists among 20 killed
2025-08-25
At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in KhanContinue Reading
Social media video that led to handcuffs : Rapper arrested
2025-08-25
Rapper named Madhava Prasad has been arrested with a fake pistol and narcotics in Homagama, police said. The arrest followedContinue Reading
BASL warns against social media interference in judiciary
2025-08-25
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern over recent social media comments and predictions by individuals andContinue Reading
18 abandoned bridge projects in Hambantota
2025-08-25
A review of the projects implemented under the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing,Continue Reading
Opposition parties plan joint strategy after Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest
2025-08-25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is not an isolated incident but a seriousContinue Reading