New $100 Mn project to support agri jobs & climate-smart farming
2025-09-09
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have entered into a new US$100 million partnership aimed atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka systematically protected murderers of journalists – Report
2025-09-09
A new report by the International Truth and Justice Project says Sri Lanka has systematically shielded the killers of journalistsContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Rajitha Senaratne
2025-09-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was in remand custody over corruption allegations. Continue Reading
Thailand’s top court orders former PM Thaksin to spend one year in jail
2025-09-09
Thailand’s Supreme Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, in a watershedContinue Reading
Speaker announces SC determination on President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
2025-09-09
Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that no provision of theContinue Reading
Spain imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’
2025-09-09
Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying the moveContinue Reading
Customs, CID probe release of ICE chemical containers
2025-09-09
Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, says a report has been called regarding the two containers containing chemicalsContinue Reading
43 countries voice support, urge cooperation with Sri Lanka at UNHRC
2025-09-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath underlined the commitment and the political will of the Government for transformation in theContinue Reading
PM calls for education system to foster innovation
2025-09-09
Education Minister, PM Harini Amarasuriya, has highlighted the importance of creating a new generation that is capable of seeking solutionsContinue Reading
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-09-09
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
What did FM Vijitha tell the UNHRC?
2025-09-08
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, says the government is committed to advancing accountability through domestic processes andContinue Reading
SLPP politician arrested over drugs : Sister complains to HRCSL
2025-09-08
A complaint has been submitted to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka by the sister of former Sri LankaContinue Reading
CID escape attempt : ‘Harak Kata’ to be detained until conclusion of case
2025-09-08
The Colombo High Court has been informed that an order has been issued to detain underworld figure ‘Harak Kata’ untilContinue Reading
Asia Cup 2025 : Match officials’ appointment & schedule announced
2025-09-08
Seasoned match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will lead the match officials’ team at the DP World Asia CupContinue Reading
Govt launches ‘Kala Wewa Back to the Elephants’ project
2025-09-08
The Kala Wewa Back to the Elephants project was successfully carried out over three days in the floodplains surrounding theContinue Reading
Ella bus accident : SUV driver reveals his side
2025-09-08
The driver of the SUV who narrowly escaped the deadly bus accident near Ella recently says the bus came “likeContinue Reading
Police launch vehicle inspection for illegal modifications
2025-09-08
The Sri Lankan Police today commenced its crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and unsafe driving practices. The officers have startedContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alerts issued for 16 districts
2025-09-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Central, North-Central, North-Western, Eastern, Uva, and SabaragamuwaContinue Reading