Sri Lankan Supreme Court orders $1 Billion payout in X‑Press Pearl case
2025-07-24
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled today that the owners of the X‑Press Pearl cargo ship must compensate the countryContinue Reading
SJB wins Chairmanship of controversial Weligama PS
2025-07-24
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has confirmed its control of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha and secured the chairmanship, following aContinue Reading
Gun Misfire Foils Assassination Attempt on Health Official in Dehiwala
2025-07-24
An unidentified individual on a motorcycle attempted to open fire at a health administrative official near the S. de S.Continue Reading
Hrithik Roshan to Headline City of Dreams opening replacing SRK
2025-07-24
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has been confirmed as the new headliner for the much-anticipated event at City of Dreams SriContinue Reading
Can shops add 2.5% fee for Card Use ? CBSL replies
2025-07-23
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has clarified that merchants are not legally permitted to charge an additional fee—such asContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Central Bank Governor responds to reports
2025-07-23
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said there are no plans to impose restrictions on vehicle imports, affirming that theContinue Reading
Man kills lover, injures her parents, dies by suicide
2025-07-23
A 31-year-old man stormed into a house in Marangala, Padiyathalawa early this morning (July 23) and fatally slit the throatContinue Reading
SC rules 2022 Emergency declaration by Ranil violated fundamental rights
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has ruled that the islandwide State of Emergency declared on July 17, 2022 by then Acting PresidentContinue Reading
Marawila Shooting: Woman Killed
2025-07-22
A woman was shot dead in a shooting incident in the Maranda area of Marawila, police said. According to reports,Continue Reading
86 Grenades, T-56 Ammo Recovered in Vavuniya After Arrest in Kiribathgoda
2025-07-22
An arms and explosives cache has been uncovered in Vavuniya based on information provided by a suspect arrested two daysContinue Reading
President Instructs Continuous Supply of Medicines without Shortages or Delays
2025-07-22
A discussion on streamlining the process of medicine supply was held this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. President AnuraContinue Reading
Gotagogama attack : More legal trouble for Deshabandu
2025-07-22
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with an appeal filed by the Attorney General challenging a Court ofContinue Reading
Deshabandu found guilty: Speaker’s full statement
2025-07-22
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today that the report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse ofContinue Reading
President nominates Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as next Chief Justice
2025-07-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena to be the next Chief Justice of SriContinue Reading
Committee recommends to remove IGP Deshabandu
2025-07-22
The report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended Inspector General of PoliceContinue Reading
Appeals Court overturns HC acquittal of Sajin Vass; orders retrial
2025-07-22
The Court of Appeal has nullified a previous Colombo High Court ruling that acquitted former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena fromContinue Reading
PM reveals reason to increase school time by 30 minutes
2025-07-21
Education Minister, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says school hours have been extended by thirty minutes under the new education reforms.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka, IMF discuss investment incentives and growth
2025-07-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat. TheContinue Reading