Court orders detention of 22 monks in airport drug bust until May 2
2026-04-26
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the detention of 22 Buddhist monks arrested in connection with the major narcotics seizureContinue Reading
Maha Nayaka Theras condemn misuse of robes after airport drug bust involving 22 monks
2026-04-26
Sri Lanka’s Maha Nayaka Theras, in a joint statement, have strongly condemned the alleged misuse of Buddhist robes in connectionContinue Reading
22 Sri Lankan monks arrested with Rs. 1.1 billion drugs at Katunayake Airport
2026-04-26
A major narcotics haul worth more than Rs. 1.1 billion has been seized at Bandaranaike International Airport, with 22 BuddhistContinue Reading
Treasury scam involved impersonation, not direct hack : Deputy Minister
2026-04-25
Digital Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne says the reported Treasury cyber fraud appears to be more of a sophisticated phishing andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to launch digital motor insurance card on May 1
2026-04-25
Sri Lanka’s first digital motor insurance card will be introduced from May 1, the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and EconomicContinue Reading
UNP slams sudden CID visit to Ranil residence despite health condition
2026-04-24
The United National Party (UNP) has condemned what it described as a sudden visit by officers of the Criminal InvestigationContinue Reading
PM says investigation underway over treasury cyber theft, accuses opposition of baseless claims
2026-04-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government is taking the necessary legal action regarding the recent financial fraud involving unauthorizedContinue Reading
Ranil’s wife questioned by CID at home
2026-04-24
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President RanilContinue Reading
NDB commissions Deloitte for forensic review into fraud incident
2026-04-24
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has commissioned Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP to conduct a forensic review into the factsContinue Reading
Coastal train services limited after train derailment
2026-04-24
Train services on the coastal line were severely disrupted this morning (24) after the Sagarika train, operating from Beliatta toContinue Reading
Watch: Powerful moment as Walk for Peace reaches Kandy mosque
2026-04-23
A powerful moment of unity unfolded in Kandy as the ongoing “Walk for Peace” reached a mosque in the cityContinue Reading
$2.5M Treasury diversion : Finance Ministry gives further details
2026-04-23
The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Harshana Suriyapperuma, says that efforts are being made to recover as much asContinue Reading
Australia confirms payment irregularities as Sri Lanka probes cyber fraud
2026-04-23
The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka has confirmed that both the mission and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance areContinue Reading
DMT plans personalised number plates; 1,185 opt for Rs. 1 million special plates since 2023
2026-04-23
The Motor Traffic Department is working on a new system to introduce personalized vehicle number plates bearing personalized names, theContinue Reading
Iran FM condemns IRIS Dena attack in call with Sri Lanka FM: Iran Embassy
2026-04-23
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Wednesday (22), amid heightened tensions following theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Finance Ministry confirms cyber hackers stole funds
2026-04-22
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance says cyber hackers gained unauthorized access to the computer system of the External Resources DepartmentContinue Reading
Media Ministry to take action against Hiru TV following complaints from Minister, CPC
2026-04-22
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Mass Media will take the necessary actions regardingContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Cabinet approves committee to oversee recommendations
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a new committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations made followingContinue Reading