Wimal Weerawansa faces legal action over speech at SLPP rally
2026-10-09
Former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa is facing possible contempt of court proceedings over remarks he made at a political rally inContinue Reading
Bank cashier sentenced to 15 years for misappropriating over Rs. 130 million
2026-10-09
A 31-year-old former chief cashier of a leading state bank has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment afterContinue Reading
From bedsheets to luxury residences: What does the 50-point no-confidence motion against the Speaker reveal?
2026-10-09
A motion of no confidence has been prepared against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, outlining 50 allegations, including misuseContinue Reading
Sri Lankan scientist helps uncover oldest fast radio burst from 10 billion years ago
2026-10-09
Sri Lankan scientist Themiya Nanayakkara has been part of an international team of researchers that discovered the oldest fast radioContinue Reading
No criticism of ICC intended: SLC Transformation Committee clarifies Eran’s remarks
2026-10-09
The Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee has issued a clarification over remarks made by its Honorary Chairman, Eran Wickramaratne, duringContinue Reading
Private bus drivers deliberately crashing into Metro buses? Police launch probe
2026-10-09
Sri Lanka Police have launched a full investigation into allegations that private bus drivers are deliberately causing accidents involving newlyContinue Reading
US suspends 8 major tech companies from key green card programme
2026-10-09
The United States has suspended eight major technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, CognizantContinue Reading
Police freeze Rs. 35 million gym in major drug trafficking investigation
2026-10-08
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau has issued freezing orders on properties valued at more than Rs. 100 million, suspected toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka aims to reduce VAT rates within next 2–3 years, President says
2026-10-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government aims to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) rates over the next two toContinue Reading
NDB Bank fraud rises to Rs. 13.6 billion as final audit reveals governance failures
2026-10-08
The financial impact of fraudulent transactions at NDB Bank has increased to Rs. 13.6 billion, with a final audit reportContinue Reading
Opposition signs no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne
2026-10-08
The Opposition has signed a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (08). The signing took placeContinue Reading
President declares CCIB a detention centre under Prevention of Terrorism Act
2026-10-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, has officially declared the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)Continue Reading
President to meet senior Buddhist monks over Gnanasara Thera’s prison attire controversy
2026-10-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet a delegation of Buddhist monks representing the Chief Prelates of Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Mahanayake Theras raise serious concern over Gnanasara Thera’s removal of robes
2026-10-07
The Mahanayake Theras of Sri Lanka’s main Buddhist chapters have expressed serious concern over the decision by prison authorities toContinue Reading
Shiranthi’s defence: Rs. 10 million remains in Siriliya Saviya account
2026-10-07
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, through her lawyers, told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that funds received by the Siriliya SaviyaContinue Reading
Saudi death-row case: Foreign Minister reveals details of alleged assault on Anojan
2026-10-07
The Sri Lankan government is stepping up legal efforts to assist Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who is facing theContinue Reading
High Court upholds nine-month prison sentence for Gnanasara Thera in separate case
2026-10-07
The Colombo High Court has upheld the nine-month prison sentence imposed on Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda AththeContinue Reading
Govt warns private fuel suppliers over distribution restrictions
2026-10-07
Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake told Parliament that legal advice will be sought on action that could be taken underContinue Reading