Tilvin Silva meets Jaishankar as JVP concludes India visit
2026-10-01
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has met Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva and his delegation inContinue Reading
Court blow for Gota over Easter attacks probe
2026-10-01
The Court of Appeal has dismissed, without taking it up for hearing, a writ petition filed by former President GotabayaContinue Reading
Cameraman arrested over alleged assault on Ranil’s security officer
2026-10-01
A cameraman attached to a private media organisation has been arrested over an alleged assault on a security officer ofContinue Reading
US death row inmate survives two lethal injection attempts
2026-10-01
Tennessee failed to execute a woman on its death row as planned Wednesday, after injecting her with a lethal drug,Continue Reading
Basil Fernando, veteran Asian human rights activist, dies at 81
2026-10-01
Sri Lankan jurist and human rights activist Basil Fernando, a former leader of the Hong Kong-based Asian Human Rights Commission,Continue Reading
IMA raises alarm over media freedom and digital rights under proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill
2026-10-01
Internet Media Action (IMA) has strongly criticised the government’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA), warning thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka considers new legal reforms to strengthen protection against domestic violence
2026-10-01
Proposals to strengthen Sri Lanka’s legal framework against domestic violence, including simplifying legal procedures and improving protection for victims, haveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka bowled out for 45 in 9.4 overs as India storm into Asian Games final
2026-10-01
India secured a place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket gold medal match after routing Sri Lanka by 124Continue Reading
Court of Appeal bars arrest of Tiran Alles, Ceylon Newspapers officials
2026-10-01
The Court of Appeal has issued a writ order preventing the arrest or detention of former Public Security Minister TiranContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s ‘Madol Doova’ introduced to Swedish schoolchildren
2026-10-01
A group of Swedish schoolchildren was introduced to Sri Lankan literature and culture through a special programme featuring the SwedishContinue Reading
Johnston accuses Govt of targeting political opponents
2026-10-01
Former Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Head of Operations Johnston Fernando has accused certain officials of allegedly fabricatingContinue Reading
Court of Appeal issues open warrant for arrest of Gnanasara Thera
2026-10-01
The Court of Appeal has issued an open warrant for the arrest of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Secretary Galagoda AththeContinue Reading
IGP orders CID probe into Police failure to act on drug container tip-off
2026-10-01
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate alleged failures and negligence byContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee mostly steady against USD today
2026-10-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s current account returns to US$133 mn surplus after 4 months of deficits
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka’s external current account returned to a surplus in August 2026 after four consecutive months of deficits, according toContinue Reading
California bans marriage under 18; practice still legal in 32 US states
2026-10-01
Governor of California Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday setting 18 as California’s minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships. AssemblyContinue Reading
34,000 individuals to face fines from Bribery Commission
2026-10-01
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has identified around 34,000 individuals who are liable to faceContinue Reading
Who obstructed whom? SLWJA seek probe into Ranil security-cameraman incident
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has called for an immediate, impartial investigation into an incident involving a security officerContinue Reading