Case against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody set for June 17
2026-05-06
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the trial of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who faces corruption charges filed byContinue Reading
628 foreign nationals arrested in Sri Lanka since January for illegal activities
2026-05-06
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 628 foreign nationals across the country since January 1, 2026, for engaging in illegal activitiesContinue Reading
BASL slams President AKD over ‘applaud’ remark on pending court ruling
2026-05-06
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed “grave concern” over remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regardingContinue Reading
Opposition warns of threats to Judicial independence
2026-05-05
Opposition MPs today (05) issued a statement warning that recent remarks by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pose a serious threatContinue Reading
Treasury cyber fraud unlikely to be treated as debt default – Govt
2026-05-05
Sri Lanka’s creditors are unlikely to classify the recent USD 2.5 million Treasury fund diversion incident as a technical debtContinue Reading
Tense situation in Parliament over Treasury cyber theft debate
2026-05-05
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (05) when the Opposition demanded an urgent debate on the US$2.5 million TreasuryContinue Reading
Australia student visa rejections surge : Sri Lanka at 38%
2026-05-05
Sri Lankan students are among the most affected by Australia’s tightening student visa policies, with new data showing a sharpContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu Election: Final Results
2026-05-05
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has delivered a stunning electoral breakthrough, as final results of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026Continue Reading
Trump warns Iran will be “blown off the face of the Earth”
2026-05-04
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if it attacksContinue Reading
UAE says Iran targeted it with 4 missiles; fire erupts at oil facility
2026-05-04
The United Arab Emirates has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. TheContinue Reading
Below 118? What are Vijay’s options to become CM
2026-05-04
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is likely to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, with his party Tamilaga VettriContinue Reading
No increase: 20.5% VAT to replace VAT + SSCL for financial sector
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has sought to clarify confusion over a 20.5% Value Added TaxContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu election result 2026 Live
2026-05-04
06.15 pm Vijay wins both Perambur and Trichy Assembly seats Actor-turned-politician Vijay has won both Perambur and Trichy Assembly seatsContinue Reading
VAT reform Bill lists 11 key measures, including digital tax
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka has introduced a Bill to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, proposing wide-ranging changes that will impactContinue Reading
Fresh WhatsApp screenshots reveal how Easter 2019 warnings unfolded
2026-05-03
Senior Journalist Uvindu Kurukalasuriya has shared screenshots of alleged WhatsApp messages from the SIS Director to the Defence Ministry Secretary,Continue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa, Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC over Airbus deal probe
2026-05-03
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Chinese Scam Centre Busted in Talangama; 37 Arrested
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 37 foreign nationals, including one woman, in Talangama on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes.Continue Reading
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
2026-05-02
Fuel prices have been increased with effect from midnight, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Revised prices are as follows:Continue Reading
