Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail, travel ban imposed
2026-06-17
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, whoContinue Reading
CIABOC explains reasons behind Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrest
2026-06-17
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has outlined the reasons behind the arrest of former SriContinue Reading
Catholic Church denies seeking appointments of Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara
2026-06-17
The Catholic Church has emphasised that His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith never requested the appointments of Ravi Seneviratne and ShaniContinue Reading
FBI says it foiled planned attack targeting White House UFC event
2026-06-17
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said it thwarted “planned attacks” targeting a UFC event held at the WhiteContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police to launch mobile app for Public Services
2026-06-17
The Sri Lanka Police is set to introduce a new mobile application designed to enhance public access to police services,Continue Reading
Court orders arrest of former minister Basil Rajapaksa
2026-06-17
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today directed the Illegal Assets Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest formerContinue Reading
Trial begins against former minister Kumara Jayakody over corruption charges
2026-06-17
The Colombo High Court today commenced the trial against former Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, who faces corruption charges filedContinue Reading
Jaffna police seize high-value assets linked to heroin suspect
2026-06-17
The Jaffna Police have confiscated assets belonging to a 42-year-old suspect from Ariyalai after heroin was seized during an operationContinue Reading
Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-06-17
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested after arriving before the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 338
2026-06-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition taken up today: Court update
2026-06-17
The petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order preventing his arrest over investigations into the Easter SundayContinue Reading
Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
2026-06-17
Lionel Messi scored the first World Cup hat-trick of his career as Argentina secured victory over Algeria in their GroupContinue Reading
Match Report : Sri Lanka stun defending champions New Zealand to boost semi-final hopes
2026-06-16
A brilliant unbeaten half-century from Nilakshika Silva saw Sri Lanka complete a spectacular chase and claim a five-wicket win overContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa files petition to block arrest under PTA over Easter Sunday probe
2026-06-16
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest underContinue Reading
“Clean Manning” programme launched at Peliyagoda Manning Market
2026-06-14
The “Clean Manning” programme to clean the premises of the Peliyagoda Manning Market, Sri Lanka’s oldest and principal wholesale marketContinue Reading
Warning for strong winds and rough seas along southern and western coasts
2026-06-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya toContinue Reading
Two organised crime suspects deported from Abu Dhabi arrested at BIA
2026-06-14
Two individuals identified as associates of organised crime and drug trafficking networks, including Modara Chathura—brother of Modara Nipun—and Blomendal Sanka,Continue Reading
Health workers to receive training on tobacco use prevention
2026-06-14
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has launched a series of training programmes aimed at equipping healthcare workers withContinue Reading