SC verdict: What made the ‘GoHomeGota’ activist’s arrest unconstitutional?
2026-07-24
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 2022 arrest of social activist Muthuheen Gedara Thisara Nuwantha Anuruddha Bandara over hisContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Wattala
2026-07-23
A person who was shot at a hotel near the Kadirana Bridge in Wattala on Thursday night has died fromContinue Reading
SLC, IPG take over Jaffna Kings after Franchise Termination
2026-07-23
The franchise agreement for the Jaffna Kings has been terminated after the franchise owner failed to meet its financial obligations,Continue Reading
Yupun disappointed by Sports Minister’s ‘misleading’ US$300,000 claim
2026-07-23
Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has rejected claims that he demanded US$300,000 from the Government as a condition to continueContinue Reading
Full list of 23 private hospitals, laboratories fined over expired medicines, chemicals
2026-07-23
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says legal action has been taken against 23 private hospitals and medical laboratories across SriContinue Reading
Second school term ends; third term begins Monday
2026-07-23
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the end of the second school term and the commencement ofContinue Reading
Oil Prices Top USD 100 as Middle East Tensions Intensify
2026-07-23
Brent crude oil briefly surged above USD 100 per barrel on Thursday, marking the first time the global benchmark hasContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported near Kuppiyawatta Cemetery
2026-07-23
An individual was injured in a shooting near the Kuppiyawatta Cemetery in Dematagoda after two gunmen arrived on a motorcycleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka announces 98 approved Hajj travel operators for 2027 pilgrimage
2026-07-23
The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs has announced the list of approved Hajj Travel Operators selected to organizeContinue Reading
Opposition parties meet over proposed increase in judges’ retirement age
2026-07-23
Leaders of main opposition political parties met this afternoon at the office of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to discuss theContinue Reading
GCE A/L Exam 2026 : Court issues final update
2026-07-23
The Court of Appeal has dismissed, without consideration, a writ petition filed by a group of students seeking to postponeContinue Reading
Sri Lankan businessman arrested, six others detained in Malaysia raid
2026-07-23
A Sri Lankan man has been arrested in Malaysia on suspicion of operating a forced labour exploitation scheme, while aContinue Reading
Charged Rs. 550 instead of Rs. 400 for Blood Test : Hospital fined Rs. 3 million
2026-07-23
A private hospital in Jaffna has been fined Rs. 3 million after admitting to overcharging patients for Full Blood CountContinue Reading
Dhurandhar’s Ayesha Khan detained by Mumbai cops during student protests
2026-07-22
Actress Ayesha Khan, known for her appearance in the song “Shararat” from the film “Dhurandhar”, was detained by Mumbai PoliceContinue Reading
Fact-check debunks viral claim about ‘Sri Lankan teacher’ in bikini pageant
2026-07-22
A viral social media claim alleging that a Sri Lankan English teacher from a leading girls’ school represented Sri LankaContinue Reading
U-Turn ? : Journalists’ Privileges Committee hearing reportedly cancelled
2026-07-22
The scheduled appearance of two BBC Sinhala journalists before Parliament’s Privileges Committee has reportedly been cancelled, according to informed sources.Continue Reading
House of Fashions owner arrest: Chamara Sampath slams Govt
2026-07-22
Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake claimed in Parliament that the remanding of the owner of House of Fashions over anContinue Reading
China reaffirms defence ties with Sri Lanka at PLA anniversary reception
2026-07-22
China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two militariesContinue Reading