Vesak Pardon Scandal: Police suspect more convicts released illegally
2025-06-08
The Police Media Division says a statement has been recorded from the Commissioner General of Prisons regarding the controversial releaseContinue Reading
Cement price to increase ?
2025-06-08
The wholesale price of a 50kg bag of cement will be increased by Rs. 100 with effect from today (8),Continue Reading
Amnesty presses Sri Lanka for Transparency in Chemmani Mass Grave Probe
2025-06-08
Excavations at the suspected second Chemmani mass grave site in Siththuppaththi, Jaffna, have so far uncovered 19 human skeletons, markingContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 170 Stolen Bicycles
2025-06-08
Officers attached to the Colombo North Division Crimes Investigation Unit have arrested a 45-year-old suspect during a raid conducted inContinue Reading
Suspicious death reported in Wellawatte – Police launch investigation
2025-06-08
A 41-year-old resident of Wellawatte was pronounced dead upon admission to the Kalubowila Hospital after being found unconscious inside aContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers, fairly strong winds
2025-06-08
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 JUNE 2025 :Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 June 2025 Showery condition is expected to enhanceContinue Reading
Legal action taken against Unhygienic Food Outlets on Marine Drive
2025-06-08
Several roadside food outlets operating along Marine Drive have been subjected to legal action for failing to maintain proper hygieneContinue Reading
Pharmacy owner penalised for displaying expired medicines
2025-06-08
A businessman who displayed expired medicines for sale at a pharmacy in the Kawdana area of Dehiwala has been sentencedContinue Reading
“Very serious consequences” Warning from Trump to Musk
2025-06-08
Donald Trump said on Saturday his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would beContinue Reading
Chamal Rajapaksa likely to be arrested – State Media
2025-06-08
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa is likely to be arrested in the coming days in connection with a controversial compensation paymentContinue Reading
Namal says NPP lost its grip on the nation
2025-06-07
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa on Saturday criticized the government over what he described as a serious deterioration in law andContinue Reading
Industries Minister visits dormant Kantale Sugar Facility
2025-06-07
Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, visited the Kantale Sugar Factory this week as part of efforts toContinue Reading
CID inquiry: President’s office says prisoner released without President’s approval
2025-06-07
Statement from President’s office Presidential Pardon for prisoners in view of Vesak 2025 The Presidential Secretariat has taken note ofContinue Reading
Arrest Virat Kohli: Complaint lodged in Bangalore
2025-06-07
A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli in connection with the June 4 stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium thatContinue Reading
Presidential Pardon was Routine, Not Personal – Prisons Commissioner
2025-06-07
The Department of Prisons has issued a statement defending the release of W. M. Athula Tilakaratne, a former finance companyContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers
2025-06-07
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 JUNE 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 June 2025 Showery conditions are expected to enhanceContinue Reading
Port Access Elevated Highway : Construction update
2025-06-07
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena inspected the Port Access Elevated Highway project on Friday. Gunasena was accompaniedContinue Reading
Rs 5000 bribe : Court official arrested
2025-06-06
A court officer was arrested yesterday for allegedly accepting a bribe related to a land dispute case, the Commission toContinue Reading