Prison hospital bribe : Top Doctor arrested
2025-08-13
Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission has arrested the former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe, for allegedly solicitingContinue Reading
Islandwide medical clinics launched in Sri Lanka’s prisons
2025-08-13
A special medical clinic program was launched across 24 prison hospitals in Sri Lanka yesterday (12). The initiative, which aimsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (13 Aug), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Public, media invited to comment on Online Safety Act amendments
2025-08-13
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Security has invited the public, including local and international media, to submit observations, comments, recommendations,Continue Reading
“Chichi’s rocket” : Probe into officials who gave wrong facts to PM
2025-08-13
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says an investigation has been launched into the incorrect facts that were provided to Prime Minister HariniContinue Reading
CAASL calls ‘19 Ravana Aircraft Recovery’ reports false
2025-08-13
Sri Lanka’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAASL) has denied media reports claiming it planned to recover “19 aircraft linked to KingContinue Reading
North & East Hartal postponed to 18th August
2025-08-13
The hartal planned for Friday, 15th August, across the North and East has been postponed to Monday, 18th August, accordingContinue Reading
New WhatsApp number to directly contact IGP to report crimes
2025-08-13
The Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp hotline for the public to directly contact IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya regardingContinue Reading
Small Bribe, Big Trouble: Rs. 200-a-Trip Lands Timekeeper in Jail
2025-08-13
A timekeeper of the Western Province Passenger Transport Authority was arrested on Aug. 12 on allegations of soliciting and acceptingContinue Reading
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ 1st Tamil film to cross $2 Mn in pre-sales
2025-08-13
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ensemble film ‘Coolie’, headlined by Indian Actor Rajinikanth, seems geared up for a bumper opening, with Sun Pictures,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka took minimal action on rights abuses : US Report
2025-08-13
The U.S. Department of State’s 2024 Country Report on Human Rights Practices for Sri Lanka says the government made onlyContinue Reading
Ilmenite mining near Wilpattu halted
2025-08-13
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, says the absence of a national policy on mineral sands had ledContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 Aug),Continue Reading
Tuesday Islandwide raids : 203 wanted suspects arrested
2025-08-13
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 618 individuals on suspicion of links to crimes and drug-related activities in the country. AccordingContinue Reading
CMC promotes waste responsibility for a clean Colombo
2025-08-13
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is promoting waste responsibility for a clean Colombo via a video message targeting lottery users. Continue Reading
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
2025-08-13
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas and strong winds, urging the Naval and fishing communitiesContinue Reading
Vietnam’s ROX Group says ready to make significant investments in SL
2025-08-13
Senior representatives of Vietnam’s ROX Group, who are currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, have expressed their readiness toContinue Reading
Meegoda shooting : Suspect arrested with firearm & vehicle
2025-08-13
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested a suspect, along with the firearm and vehicle used in the shooting in MeegodaContinue Reading