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
Deputy Minister Mahinda leaves for Geneva to attend ILO summit
2025-06-01
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe left for Geneva, Switzerland today (June 1) toContinue Reading
Govt to develop A-Grade cricket stadium in Thambuttegama?
2025-06-01
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe says he has requested the authorities to develop an A-grade stadium in Thambuttegama. “Since AnuradhapuraContinue Reading
“Carrom boards were given to the people”: Dilith questions public gain from sentencing
2025-06-01
MP Dilith Jayaweera has expressed skepticism regarding the recent convictions of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, questioning whetherContinue Reading
Kandy underpasses to be cleared; pedestrian use mandatory
2025-06-01
Addressing a media briefing, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena highlighted several measures the government intends to implementContinue Reading
COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka
2025-05-31
The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region hasContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Banker arrested after ‘Lucky Bhaskar’-Style Scam backfires
2025-05-31
A cashier attached to a state bank branch in Kaduwela has been arrested for allegedly transferring Rs. 135 million fromContinue Reading
Miss World grand finale tonight: President wishes Anudi
2025-05-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took to X (formerly Twitter) to extend his best wishes to Anudi Gunasekara, Sri Lanka’s representativeContinue Reading
Police clarify viral video of assault on foreign national
2025-05-25
Police have responded to a viral video circulating on social media showing a Sri Lankan man assaulting a foreign national,Continue Reading