Chemmani excavations reopen wounds — and questions
2025-08-24
On an August morning in Mullaitivu, journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan received a summons. It was from the Terrorism Investigation Division’s sub-stationContinue Reading
“Arrest, predicted by YouTuber deeply troubling” – Ali Sabry
2025-08-22
MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned in Parliament how actor-turned-YouTuber Sudaththa Thilakasiri appeared to know in advance about the possible arrestContinue Reading
SLMA urges government to reverse cannabis cultivation plan
2025-08-21
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) expressed their deep concern over the announcement that foreign companies will be permitted toContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 20
2025-08-20
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Rule must be for all : Archchuna wants fingerprint rule for MPs, Doctors & Police
2025-08-20
MP Archchuna Ramanathan has proposed implementing fingerprint-based attendance for parliamentarians, citing poor session attendance among some members. “The fingerprint isContinue Reading
“Some powerful world leaders are mentally ill” – Former President Maithripala
2025-08-20
Former President Maithripala Sirisena claimed that Sri Lanka is powerless to confront the mastermind behind the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings,Continue Reading
Minister inspects Attidiya Bird Sanctuary after complaints
2025-08-19
Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendige, accompanied by MP Samanmali Gunasinghe, carried out an inspection visit today (Aug. 19) to theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan aviation unit commended for high-risk UN evacuation mission
2025-08-19
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, operating under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), hasContinue Reading
CHR counters Minister’s dismissal, says money printing mirrors Gotabaya-era policies
2025-08-19
The Centre for Human Rights and Research has welcomed State Minister Anil Jayantha’s statement in Parliament today—that Sri Lanka’s broadContinue Reading
Chamath Palihapitiya launches new SPAC targeting AI and energy
2025-08-19
Chamath Palihapitiya has launched a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to raise $250 million, marking his return to theContinue Reading
Illegal soil excavation halted in Trincomalee
2025-08-18
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says authorities have successfully stopped an illegal soil excavation attempt in the Muthu Nagar area, inContinue Reading
Over 10,000 vehicles stuck at ports due to clearance delays : Importers
2025-08-18
Chairman of the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL), Indika Sampath Merenchige, says more than 10,000 vehicles remain stuck atContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 18
2025-08-18
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Displaced Galle Face vade vendors protest outside Presidential Secretariat
2025-08-18
A group of street food vendors who lost their stalls along the Galle Face Green staged a protest outside theContinue Reading
Haul of fake firearms found under a tree in Kaduwela
2025-08-18
Police confirmed that the three T-56 rifles discovered abandoned by the roadside at Thunandahena, Korathota in Kaduwela were not realContinue Reading
SJB MP accepts legal hurdles in NCM against Deputy Minister
2025-08-18
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohana Bandara says the opposition has acknowledged that there are issues in bringing forth aContinue Reading
Arrest warrants issued for Ven. Rathana Thera & Thusitha Halloluwa
2025-08-18
The Police say arrest warrants have been issued against former MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, and former Executive Director ofContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 14
2025-08-14
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading