AG’s position not in Archchuna’s favour in MP eligibility case
2025-06-26
The Court of Appeal today commenced hearings into a Writ of Quo Warranto application filed against Parliamentarian Archchuna Ramanathan, challengingContinue Reading
Bribery : Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested
2025-06-26
Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was arrested this morning (June 26) by officials of the Bribery Commission. HeContinue Reading
Surfers appeal to Govt as unauthorised structures removed in Weligama
2025-06-26
Local authorities, including the Police, have taken measures to remove unauthorised constructions in the coastal area of Weligama. It isContinue Reading
Container owners allege congestion due to clearance delay at Colombo Port
2025-06-26
The Container Transport Owners Association alleges that a congestion has once again been reported at the Colombo Port, due toContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief visits Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna
2025-06-25
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, visited the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna on Wednesday, following theContinue Reading
Kottu, Watallappam among several unique Sri Lankan words added to Oxford Dictionary
2025-06-25
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several uniquely Sri Lankan words to its June 2025 update, marking a significantContinue Reading
Residents of the East raise issues with UN Rights Chief
2025-06-25
A peaceful protest was held in Trincomalee today calling on the visiting UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, to addressContinue Reading
Minister cites intel report on attempts to disrupt medical reforms
2025-06-25
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says an intelligence report has been received regarding some politically involved groups attempting to sabotageContinue Reading
Mahindananda-backed independent group wins Nawalapitiya UC
2025-06-25
An independent group reportedly backed by convicted former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has secured control of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, followingContinue Reading
Neurosurgeon accused of conducting surgeries on brain-dead patients
2025-06-25
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has been informed that Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a specialist neurosurgeon at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, hadContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : CPC assures no fuel shortage
2025-06-25
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there will be no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka due to theContinue Reading
Two youths shot dead in Middeniya
2025-06-25
The bodies of two youths, shot dead, have been found in the Thorayaya area in Middeniya. According to the Police,Continue Reading
Candlelit Hideout – Deshabandu says he was at Giriulla Home the whole time
2025-06-24
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon told a parliamentary committee today that he remained at his Giriulla residenceContinue Reading
Shooting in Borella: Gunmen Open Fire
2025-06-24
Two unidentified gunmen opened fire using a T56 firearm at an individual in the Wanatha area of Borella, police said.Continue Reading
CID launches probe into Ranil’s Presidential overseas tours
2025-06-24
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched a probe into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe duringContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : Update from overseas Sri Lankan Missions
2025-06-24
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says coordinated efforts are underway to ensure the safety and evacuation of Sri Lankan nationalsContinue Reading
“Clean Sri Lanka” : Colombo Central Bus Stand to be upgraded
2025-06-24
The government has decided to upgrade the Colombo Central Bus Stand within the next year, in line with its “CleanContinue Reading
Govt reaffirms commitment to working with UN’s Human Rights Office
2025-06-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed the Government of Sri Lanka’s commitment to working constructively with the Office of theContinue Reading