Shani Abeysekara promoted as DIG
2026-08-07
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara was officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)Continue Reading
Breaking : Sri Lanka gazettes 22nd Amendment to Constitution
2026-08-07
The Sri Lankan government has officially gazetted the Bill for the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution, proposing changes toContinue Reading
Police use tear gas as inmates stage rooftop protest at Pallansena Prison
2026-08-07
Police used tear gas to bring under control a tense situation at the Pallansena Prison, where inmates staged a protestContinue Reading
Tense situation reported at Pallansena prison
2026-08-07
A tense situation has been reported at the Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Facility, in Negombo according to reports. The development comesContinue Reading
Unrest at Kuruwita Prison leaves two dead, several hospitalized
2026-08-07
Unrest broke out among a group of inmates at Kuruwita Prison on Friday, with authorities deploying tear gas to restoreContinue Reading
Unrest reported at Kuruwita Prison, tear gas used
2026-08-07
Unrest broke out among a group of inmates at Kuruwita Prison on Friday, with authorities deploying tear gas to restoreContinue Reading
Cricket is a batting game, not a bowling game – Sri Lankan Sports Minister
2026-08-07
Sri Lanka Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said he believes cricket is “a batting game rather than a bowling game”Continue Reading
Unrest at Magazine Prison brought under control – Police
2026-08-06
A tense situation involving around 40 inmates was reported at Magazine Prison in Borella on Thursday night. Police Media SpokesmanContinue Reading
Unable to pay debts, Hela Apparel files for winding up
2026-08-06
Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has announced that it has filed an application before the Commercial High Court seeking a court-orderedContinue Reading
Gazette revision: Politicians’ asset declarations to be public, officials’ kept private
2026-08-06
According to the Anti‑Corruption Act, the asset and liability declarations of public representatives will be made accessible to the public,Continue Reading
Politicians’ asset declarations to remain public after President’s intervention
2026-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to revise the proposed amendments to Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Act to ensure thatContinue Reading
India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections at the earliest
2026-08-06
India has called on Sri Lanka to hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections at the earliest, while also urging the fullContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga tops World Rankings: First Sri Lankan No.1 in men’s javelin
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga has risen to World No. 1 in the men’s javelin throw with 1,354 ranking points. HeContinue Reading
Court seeks contempt proceedings against Wimal, Udaya, Dilith & 3 others
2026-08-05
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that facts be reported to the Court of Appeal to initiate contempt of courtContinue Reading
Sri Lanka blocks 24 illegal online gambling websites (Full List)
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka has blocked access to 24 illegal online gambling websites operating without the required licences, the Ministry of DigitalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India exchange USD 350M credit agreements
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka and India today exchanged agreements on INR‑denominated Lines of Credit worth USD 350 million, forming part of theContinue Reading
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested
2026-08-05
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was taken into custody this morning when he appeared before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
CCC Report : Sri Lanka vehicle imports generate Rs. 896B in taxes
2026-08-05
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has released the Motor Vehicle Industry Report 2025/26, marking the return of its flagship publicationContinue Reading