Weligama PS : Missing NPP councillors found
2025-06-27
Two councillors from the National People’s Power (NPP), who were reported missing earlier today (27), have been found near theContinue Reading
3 Bribery charges against former SriLankan Airlines Chairman revealed
2025-06-27
The Bribery Commission has filed three corruption-related charges against former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested earlier thisContinue Reading
Former SriLankan Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe arrested
2025-06-27
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
02 NPP councillors abducted prior to Weligama PS vote
2025-06-27
A tense situation has been reported at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha after it was reported that two National People’s PowerContinue Reading
Maharagama business fined Rs 1M for overpriced bottled water
2025-06-27
A business entity in Maharagama has been fined Rs. 01 million for selling bottled water at inflated prices. The GangodawilaContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber appoints Krishan Balendra as Chairperson at 186th AGM
2025-06-27
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce elected Krishan Balendra as its new Chairperson at the 186th Annual General Meeting held yesterdayContinue Reading
President meets UN Rights Chief, says necessary reforms will be implemented
2025-06-26
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed his complete support for the direction Sri LankaContinue Reading
Salt prices reduced
2025-06-26
The Salt Manufacturers’ Association has decided to impose maximum retail prices for salt products and reduce prices. As such, theContinue Reading
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