Colombo HC jails former Police officers and civilian over 2008 robbery
2026-07-31
The Colombo High Court has sentenced two former Police officers and a civilian to rigorous imprisonment over charges of robberyContinue Reading
New Fund to support contemporary art and artists from 2027
2026-07-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that a new fund will be established in 2027 to provide structured, evidence‑based support forContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate drops to Rs. 339 in some banks
2026-07-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), comparedContinue Reading
ICC men’s cricket World Cup 2027 host cities and brand revealed
2026-07-31
The host cities and the brand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 were revealed on Thursday (30) atContinue Reading
Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of Peace
2026-07-31
Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document setting out a plan for their disarmament in Gaza, inContinue Reading
Mahinda Deshapriya warns against Provincial Councils operating without elected members
2026-07-31
Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has strongly criticized the continued operation of Provincial Councils without elected representatives, calling it aContinue Reading
Dengue death toll rises to 62 as cases top 84,000
2026-07-31
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has climbed to 62 this year, underscoring the severity of the outbreak that has alreadyContinue Reading
ADB extends $200 Mn loan to support Sri Lanka’s trade and industry
2026-07-31
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $200 million policy‑based loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid pressures fromContinue Reading
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
2026-07-31
Scientists have suggested eating very little sugar up to the age of two may help protect the brain decades later.Continue Reading
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
2026-07-31
The Spanish government is deploying extra troops and police officers to its north African enclave of Ceuta after thousands ofContinue Reading
PM Harini opens “19th Century Views of Ceylon” Exhibition at British HC
2026-07-31
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the opening of “19th Century Views of Ceylon” at Westminster House in Colombo lastContinue Reading
Mervyn Silva accused of amassing over Rs. 600 million in unexplained assets – Dinamina
2026-07-31
State-run Dinamina newspaper has reported that court proceedings in the unexplained assets case against former Minister Mervyn Silva have revealedContinue Reading
Heavy showers, strong winds forecast across several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-07-31
The Department of Meteorology says heavy showers and strong winds are expected in several parts of the country today (31).Continue Reading
Suspended Sub-Inspector arrested over alleged money laundering
2026-07-30
A suspended Police Sub-Inspector has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegationsContinue Reading
Customs issues important reminder for air passengers
2026-07-30
Sri Lanka Customs has urged the public not to carry parcels or baggage belonging to others when travelling, warning thatContinue Reading
All European countries to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with controversial plan
2026-07-30
UEFA’s 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if world football’s governing body proceeds with plansContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs seizes drugs worth Rs. 4.5 billion in nine months
2026-07-30
Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 396 kilograms of narcotics with an estimated street value of Rs. 4.5 billionContinue Reading
High Court rules PTA charges against ‘Harak Kata’ and others cannot proceed
2026-07-30
The Colombo High Court has ruled that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against alleged organised crimeContinue Reading