SC rules 2022 Emergency declaration by Ranil violated fundamental rights
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has ruled that the islandwide State of Emergency declared on July 17, 2022 by then Acting PresidentContinue Reading
Police reveal more details on Marawila shooting
2025-07-23
A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in Naththandiya by unidentified gunmen last night. Police said the shooting was carried outContinue Reading
Speaker outlines IGP’s removal procedure
2025-07-23
Speaker Jagath Wickramarathne today informed Parliament of the steps that will follow the committee’s recommendation to remove Inspector General ofContinue Reading
President pays final respects to Most Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera
2025-07-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the late Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera, Anunayake of theContinue Reading
Trump announces Japan trade deal with 15% tariff on imports
2025-07-23
US President Donald Trump said he had reached a trade deal with Japan on Tuesday. Under the new terms, the US will place aContinue Reading
Man dies in house fire in Narahenpita
2025-07-23
A 50-year-old man succumbed to burn injuries following a fire that broke out early morning today (July 23) at aContinue Reading
High-powered motorbikes smuggled duty-free : Suspect arrested
2025-07-23
A 24-year-old suspect was arrested in the Himmaliya area of Wariyapola on July 22 for the illegal possession of fourContinue Reading
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
2025-07-23
Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found thatContinue Reading
Central Bank keeps Overnight Policy Rate Unchanged
2025-07-23
The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at itsContinue Reading
Marawila Shooting: Woman Killed
2025-07-22
A woman was shot dead in a shooting incident in the Maranda area of Marawila, police said. According to reports,Continue Reading
86 Grenades, T-56 Ammo Recovered in Vavuniya After Arrest in Kiribathgoda
2025-07-22
An arms and explosives cache has been uncovered in Vavuniya based on information provided by a suspect arrested two daysContinue Reading
Police seize Rs. 46 million in assets linked to female drug suspect
2025-07-22
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has moved to confiscate assets valued at about Rs. 46 million, suspected to have beenContinue Reading
President Instructs Continuous Supply of Medicines without Shortages or Delays
2025-07-22
A discussion on streamlining the process of medicine supply was held this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. President AnuraContinue Reading
Three salary related bills passed in Parliament
2025-07-22
Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment) Bill to amend Act No. 36 of 2005, Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment)Continue Reading
Gotagogama attack : More legal trouble for Deshabandu
2025-07-22
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with an appeal filed by the Attorney General challenging a Court ofContinue Reading
Parliament not to debate Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill scheduled for July 24
2025-07-22
The Committee on Parliamentary Business decides not to debate the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill scheduled for July 24 AdjournmentContinue Reading
Meta officially introduces Instagram parental supervision app to Sri Lanka
2025-07-22
Meta has officially introduced its parental supervision app for Instagram to Sri Lanka, aimed at providing parents with tools toContinue Reading
Three elephant carcasses found in Digampathaha
2025-07-22
The carcasses of two elephants and a tusker were discovered in the Digampathaha area of the Inamaluwa Forest Reserve. TheContinue Reading