Metro Uplift project expands to upgrade low-income housing complexes in Colombo
2026-06-21
A new phase of the government’s Metro Uplift programme aimed at improving the living conditions of residents in low-income housingContinue Reading
Rs 1.95 billion upgrade to Sri Lanka’s hospital system with 11 CT scanners
2026-06-21
The government has launched a major programme to strengthen diagnostic services in the country’s hospital system with the provision ofContinue Reading
No more large-scale king coconut distribution at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital
2026-06-21
The National Cancer Institute (Maharagama Apeksha Hospital) has announced that the large-scale coconut distribution programme conducted for in-patients will beContinue Reading
New circular bans junk food sales in school canteens
2026-06-21
The Ministry of Health has issued a new circular banning the sale of high-sugar, high-fat and processed food items, includingContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with protected wildlife parts in Galewela
2026-06-21
A suspect was arrested in the Wekadapola area of the Galewela Police Division for allegedly possessing protected wildlife parts intendedContinue Reading
IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka from June 24 to 30
2026-06-21
A staff delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from June 24 to 30.Continue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga set for star-studded Diamond League Doha clash tonight
2026-06-19
Sri Lanka’s javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga is set to compete today at the Diamond League Doha Meeting (Mazzraty Doha Meeting),Continue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s former private secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara remanded until July 1
2026-06-18
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s former private secretary, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been remanded until July 1. He was remanded under anContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga climbs to World No. 2 in javelin
2026-06-17
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has climbed to World No. 2 in the latest World Athletics rankings, marking aContinue Reading
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