Minister Samantha Vidyaratna & Govt MPs join upcountry housing construction
2025-06-28
Several Government MPs, led by Minister Samantha Vidyaratna, participated in the construction of a housing scheme in the Loonagala areaContinue Reading
3 Bribery charges against former SriLankan Airlines Chairman revealed
2025-06-27
The Bribery Commission has filed three corruption-related charges against former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested earlier thisContinue Reading
Qatar Airways confirms resumption of flights as airspace reopens
2025-06-24
Issuing a statement in the early hours of Tuesday (June 24, 2025), Qatar Airways has announced the reinstatement of flightsContinue Reading
Middle East crisis: Explosions heard over Doha
2025-06-23
Explosions were heard over Qatar’s capital, Doha, on Monday, after a Western diplomat said there had been a credible IranianContinue Reading
Qatar shuts down airspace amid Middle East crisis
2025-06-23
Qatar has temporarily closed its airspace after the US and the UK told their citizens in the country to shelterContinue Reading
“Govt unsettled as opposition wins majority of undecided councils” – Tissa Attanayake
2025-06-22
National Organizer of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Tissa Attanayake, has revealed that the combined opposition has secured control ofContinue Reading
Iran warns of “everlasting consequences” following US strikes on nuclear sites
2025-06-22
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, strongly condemned the United States’ airstrikes on its nuclear installations earlier today, describing themContinue Reading
President’s Fund honouring A/L top achievers: First event in Kilinochchi tomorrow
2025-06-21
A programme to recognise high-achieving students who excelled in the recent 2023/2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination at district levelContinue Reading
Harsha questions government’s FDI claims for Q1 2025
2025-06-21
In a critique posted on X, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns about theContinue Reading
Police deny social media claim on Rs. 500,000 fine for drunk driving
2025-06-21
Police have denied widely circulated social media claims that, starting today, a Rs. 500,000 fine or two-year imprisonment will beContinue Reading
Bribery Commission calls for more information in probe against Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne
2025-06-21
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has called on patients and other individuals to come forward withContinue Reading
Police launch operation to rescue children from begging and vending
2025-06-21
A special islandwide operation was launched on Thursday (19th June) to take into protective custody underage children found begging andContinue Reading
Reports on drug shortage: Deputy Health Minister clarifies
2025-06-14
Issuing a statement, Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni addressed recent media reports regarding drug shortages in government hospitals. HeContinue Reading
Tragedy in Polonnaruwa: Four from Ratmalana drown
2025-06-08
Police say that four people have drowned today (8) while bathing at the Ellewewa reservoir in Polonnaruwa. The victims wereContinue Reading
Container controversy: SL customs issues clarification
2025-06-08
Sri Lanka Customs has denied claims that 323 recently released shipping containers contained weapons, drugs, or gold, stating that theContinue Reading
Four injured after constable’s bike crashes into group of police officers
2025-06-08
The Kalutara South Police say a motorcycle ridden by a constable skidded and overturned near Palathota, Kalutara, crashing into aContinue Reading
Foreign remittances continue to surge in 2025
2025-06-07
Foreign worker remittances in May 2025 amounted to USD 641.7 million, compared to USD 544.4 million in May 2024, accordingContinue Reading
62-year-old man arrested for threatening woman & stealing motorcycle
2025-06-01
A 62-year-old man has been arrested by the Melsiripura Police for allegedly threatening a woman with a sharp weapon andContinue Reading