Ranil, first former President to be arrested
2025-08-22
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today, marking the first time a former headContinue Reading
PTA to be repealed in September : Minister Vijitha Herath
2025-08-22
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by September this year.Continue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before CID amid misuse of funds probe
2025-08-22
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday to provide a statement in connection withContinue Reading
Suspect dead, STF officer injured in Hambantota shootout
2025-08-22
A suspect was killed in a shootout with the Special Task Force (STF) in a forested area at Wewegama, Suriyawewa,Continue Reading
Central Bank clarifies: Money printing and broad money supply are not the same
2025-08-21
The Central Bank has clarified that money printing and broad money supply are two distinct concepts, following recent publicContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Bandaragama
2025-08-21
A man has been killed in a shooting near the Thunbodhiya Bridge in Bandaragama. Police said two gunmen on aContinue Reading
22nd August : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2025-08-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and HambantotaContinue Reading
Govt to tighten vehicle emission tests as malpractice concerns rise
2025-08-21
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says that a significant drop in air quality has been reported in several cities, includingContinue Reading
Skeletal remains of 88 found in Colombo Port mass grave
2025-08-21
Excavations at a mass grave discovered within the Colombo Port premises have uncovered skeletal remains belonging to at leastContinue Reading
Irregularities in Airport & SriLankan : Public, staff support requested
2025-08-21
The Presidential Special Investigation Committee, established to probe past fraud, corruption and malpractices at the Airport and Aviation Services (SriContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some areas today
2025-08-21
Atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces in the nextContinue Reading
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon arrested
2025-08-20
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. It is reportedContinue Reading
Driving license access for persons with disabilities: barriers removed
2025-08-20
Persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka will now have the opportunity to obtain driving licenses after long-standing barriers were removed,Continue Reading
Over 1000 tourists get driving licences, Tourist drivers object
2025-08-20
The office of the Department of Motor Traffic, established within the premises of the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, hasContinue Reading
WADA confirms non-compliance of National Anti-Doping Organization of Sri Lanka
2025-08-20
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirms that, effective today the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) of Sri Lanka has been declaredContinue Reading
Thailand to Recruit 10,000 Sri Lankan Workers
2025-08-19
Thailand has approved the recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to ease a labour shortage following the return of CambodianContinue Reading
20th August : Warm weather alert issued for 10 districts
2025-08-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Eastern and North-central provinces and Hambantota, Monaragala,Continue Reading
“If you can’t agree to fingerprinting, find another job” — Govt to postal workers
2025-08-19
Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday he is willing to meet with postal trade unions only if they agree toContinue Reading
