Mahindananda Aluthgamage will appeal – Gammanpila
2025-05-29
Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s lawyers will file an appeal against his sentencing today, Pivituru Hela Urumaya’s (PHU) General Secretary UdayaContinue Reading
“KDU decision a death blow to free education” – UNPYPO Gen Sec
2025-05-29
General Secretary of the United National Party Young Professionals Organisation (Colombo Chapter), Attorney Delan De Silva, has publicly condemned theContinue Reading
Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thera passes away at 62
2025-05-29
Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thera, a respected Buddhist monk, recognised for his impactful sermons on television and radio, has passed awayContinue Reading
“We got more votes” : Ranil credits committee after UNP’s 4.69%
2025-05-29
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for the introduction of new faces to revitalize the party, following its performance atContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alert issued to 14 districts
2025-05-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western slopes of the central hills, andContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 May), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Tax week : Notice for all tax payers
2025-05-29
The Presidential Secretariat, together with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), has declared a National Tax Week, from 02 to 08Continue Reading
Container allegation : CID complaint against Gammanpila & Dayasiri
2025-05-29
An Attorney-at-Law has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) seeking a probe into politicians Udaya Gammanpila andContinue Reading
Postal Union engaged in strike over recruitment delays
2025-05-29
The Postal and Telecommunications Officers’ Union in Sri Lanka withdrew from duties at the Central Mail Exchange last evening, announcingContinue Reading
Fonseka not happy with President’s remarks at Ranaviru ceremony
2025-05-29
Former Army Commander, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, says he does not agree with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement that allContinue Reading
Letter to Justice Minister calls for immediate repeal of PTA
2025-05-29
A letter signed by more than 240 activists, trade unions, CSOs, movements, lawyers, clergy, PTA detainees and academics has beenContinue Reading
Court orders Thusitha Halloluwa to submit mobile phone for investigations
2025-05-29
The court has instructed former National Lotteries Board Director Thusitha Halloluwa to hand over his mobile phone to Police officersContinue Reading
Gold-plated T-56 rifle : Duminda Dissanayake further remanded
2025-05-29
Former Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until 05 June 2025 in connection with the discovery ofContinue Reading
Budget 2026 : President meets District Coordination Committee officials
2025-05-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today engaged in a discussion with the Chairpersons of District Coordination Committees and senior officials ofContinue Reading
Bathala Heenmahattaya’s assets confiscated
2025-05-29
The Police Illegal Property or Assets Investigation Division has confiscated assets worth approximately Rs. 100 million belonging to J.A. JayasingheContinue Reading
One injured in Panadura shooting (CCTV)
2025-05-29
CCTV footage has emerged of the shooting targeting a store in Panadura South today, in which one person sustained injuries.Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has largely appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 May),Continue Reading
Northern railway line to undergo bridge renovation
2025-05-29
Sri Lanka Railways says train services on the main railway line from Mahawa to Anuradhapura will be suspended once againContinue Reading