US$22mn HK account linked to Rajapaksa-era figure frozen under Yahapalana: Ashu Marasinghe
2026-09-08
Former MP Ashu Marasinghe has alleged that a Hong Kong bank account containing around US$22 million and linked to anContinue Reading
Blocked by law, visible at Cricket: Researcher questions Betting-linked Ads
2026-09-08
Senior Researcher Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa has raised questions over the continued visibility of betting-linked surrogate brands during Sri Lanka CricketContinue Reading
Russia orders Germany to shut down its consulate in Saint Petersburg.
2026-09-08
Russia has ordered Germany to close its Consulate-General in St. Petersburg as diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Berlin escalate. TheContinue Reading
“I’m not a War Criminal, I fought for My Country”: Shavendra Silva
2026-09-07
Former Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva has rejected allegations of wrongdoing during the final stagesContinue Reading
Over 3,200kg of Fish caught using explosives seized
2026-09-07
More than 3,200 kilograms of fish allegedly caught using explosives have been seized during a joint operation in Mullaitivu, theContinue Reading
Foreign Minister discusses UN priorities with UN Resident Coordinator
2026-09-07
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath met United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche onContinue Reading
Special traffic plan in Colombo for Indian Defence Minister’s visit
2026-09-07
Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic management plan in Colombo from Tuesday (8) to Thursday (10) in viewContinue Reading
SLPP’s Milinda Rajapaksha in Geneva to raise concerns over Namal’s arrest, 22A
2026-09-07
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) politician Milinda Rajapaksha is in Geneva, where he says he intends to raise concerns overContinue Reading
Police freeze properties worth over Rs. 130 million linked to suspected drug trafficking
2026-09-07
Sri Lanka Police have issued orders to freeze two properties worth more than Rs. 130 million allegedly purchased with proceedsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans strategic framework for drone technology development and commercialisation
2026-09-07
The Ministry of Science and Technology is preparing a strategic plan to guide the development, standardisation, testing and commercialisation ofContinue Reading
Bimal alleges Welipenna service area leased for 99 years at Rs. 10,000 a year
2026-09-07
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake revealed that the property used for service area on the southernContinue Reading
Court rejects CID request for travel ban on Dilantha Malagamuwa
2026-09-07
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected a request by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to impose overseas travel bans onContinue Reading
Prison authorities asked to facilitate Namal Rajapaksa’s Parliament attendance
2026-09-07
Parliament Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera has instructed the Commissioner General of Prisons to make arrangements for Member of Parliament (MP)Continue Reading
Foreign Employment Bureau appoints 100 new employees
2026-09-07
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has appointed 100 new employees to fill vacancies and strengthen the services providedContinue Reading
No more trips to Govt offices? President targets 80% of services from home
2026-09-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has outlined a series of measures aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, including plans toContinue Reading
Grade 5 scholarship Exam results : Notice for students
2026-09-07
The Department of Examinations has announced that appeals for the re‑checking of answer scripts from the 2026 Grade Five ScholarshipContinue Reading
CLA President releases report on 22A hearing, raises 4 key procedural concerns
2026-09-07
Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru has raised several concerns over procedural fairness, transparency and public confidence arising fromContinue Reading
Newly registered vehicles to receive number plates within one week
2026-09-07
Newly registered vehicles will now be issued their number plates within one week of registration, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic,Continue Reading