Bond scam accused can be tried under Public Property Act: Supreme Court
2026-06-01
The Supreme Court today overturned a 2021 ruling by a Colombo Trial-at-Bar that had prevented the continuation of charges underContinue Reading
Supreme Court upholds death sentence against ‘Wele Suda’
2026-06-01
The Supreme Court on Monday (1) dismissed an appeal filed by convicted drug trafficker Gampola Vidanalage Samantha Kumara, alias “WeleContinue Reading
Education Ministry launches 55 hostel projects to benefit 16,000 university students
2026-06-01
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has launched 55 new hostel projects across state universities islandwide, aimingContinue Reading
Police urge public to take steps to protect elderly parents living alone
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka Police has called for greater public attention to the safety and wellbeing of elderly parents and individuals livingContinue Reading
‘Dubai Sudda’ arrested over alleged overseas jobs scam
2026-06-01
Officers of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Special Investigation Division have arrested a suspect known as “DubaiContinue Reading
ACJU disputes Police statement, Says suspect is not a Moulavi
2026-06-01
The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) Irakkamam branch has refuted the Police statement claiming that an individual arrested over theContinue Reading
Woman killed, 15 injured in van–elephant collision
2026-06-01
A 54‑year‑old woman was killed and 15 others injured when a van travelling from Polonnaruwa to Dehiattakandiya collided with aContinue Reading
Police to issue certificates for licenced firearms every six months
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka Police have announced that licenced holders of firearms issued for personal protection will be required to present theirContinue Reading
LPL adopts Impact Player rule as Sachin calls for IPL to scrap it
2026-06-01
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) will introduce the Impact Player rule from the 2026 season, bringing one of T20 cricket’sContinue Reading
More than 20 killed in weekend road accidents, including Police sergeant
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka Police reported a spate of fatal road accidents across the country between May 29 and May 31, leavingContinue Reading
ICC Board meeting : Key decisions announced
2026-06-01
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a series of key decisions following its Board meetings in Ahmedabad, India, includingContinue Reading
Container transport fares increased by 5%
2026-06-01
The Container Transport Owners’ Association announced today that container transport fares have been increased by 5%. Association Chairman Sanath ManjulaContinue Reading
Main suspect arrested in Kalutara South shooting
2026-06-01
Police have arrested the main suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a businessman near the Wettumakada Muslim MosqueContinue Reading
CPC losing Rs. 129 on every litre of Diesel, Rs. 60 on Petrol: Chairman
2026-06-01
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is currently incurring a loss of Rs. 129 on every litre of auto diesel and Rs.Continue Reading
Katunayake Airport–Makumbura luxury bus service resumes
2026-06-01
The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation announced today that the luxury bus service between the Bandaranaike International Airport inContinue Reading
LPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka withdraws to manage Long-Standing injury
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has decided to skip the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) in order to focus onContinue Reading
Footballer with Sri Lankan Roots Heads to FIFA World Cup with Australia
2026-06-01
Australian footballer of Sri Lankan heritage Nishan Velupillay has been named in Australia’s final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFAContinue Reading
Meegoda hit‑and‑run case : Court update
2026-06-01
The driver involved in the fatal accident at a Vesak Dansal in Meegoda has been remanded until June 16. TheContinue Reading