Female state bank officers arrested over Rs. 99.3 Mn fraud
2025-06-05
Three female officers of a state bank have been arrested for defrauding a sum of Rs. 99.3 million. According toContinue Reading
Govt confirms presence of four Israeli religious centres in Sri Lanka
2025-06-05
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has acknowledged the presence of four Israeli religious centres inContinue Reading
“RCB should be sued” : India World Cup winner slams on stampede
2025-06-05
Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has strongly criticized the poor planning and crowd management during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPLContinue Reading
Coastal Caretaker appointment programme launched
2025-06-05
“Beautiful Coastline – Attractive Destination”: Coastal Caretaker Appointment Programme Launches A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastalContinue Reading
Proposal for Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs
2025-06-05
A proposal to establish a Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs in the Tenth Parliament was submitted to theContinue Reading
Imported salt costs Rs. 77-80 : Trade Minister warns importers
2025-06-05
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has warned that the government will be forced to announce a Maximum Retail Price (MRP)Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 June),Continue Reading
Beyond the Numbers: The Real Costs and Benefits of Migration for Migrant Mothers
2025-06-05
By Yashora Gunawardena (IPS Research Assistant) A recent IPS study brings out the reality of Sri Lankan Female Migrant WorkersContinue Reading
New Govt Fertility Centre reports first successful IVF treatment
2025-06-05
The new Government Fertility Centre established at the Ragama Medical Faculty of the University of Kelaniya has reported its firstContinue Reading
Supplementary Medical Professionals launch token strike
2025-06-05
Supplementary Medical Professionals have launched an Island-wide token strike since 08.00 am today over 05 key demands. General Secretary ofContinue Reading
Sachithra Senanayake first Cricketer indicted under new match-fixing law
2025-06-05
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been indicted before the Hambantota High Court over allegations of match-fixing during theContinue Reading
Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
2025-06-05
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today. Shasheendra RajapaksaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Plastic Dilemma: A Nation of delayed action and purpose
2025-06-05
By Lakshan Madurasinghe, a concerned citizen. Another year, another World Environment Day, and another theme to rally behind. This year,Continue Reading
Chinese woman arrested over financial fraud in Sri Lanka
2025-06-05
The Colombo Fraud Investigations Bureau has arrested a 54-year-old Chinese woman over two complaints of financial fraud. The Police sayContinue Reading
59 yr old dies after falling off building in Wellawatte
2025-06-05
A 59-year-old man has been reported dead after falling off a building on Ramakrishna Avenue in Wellawatte on Wednesday. AccordingContinue Reading
Moratuwa man caught with Pen-Shaped Gun
2025-06-05
A 43-year-old man from Molpe, Moratuwa, was arrested by Panadura North Police on Tuesday (03 June) for possessing a pen-shapedContinue Reading
Trump issues travel ban for 12 countries
2025-06-05
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening to ban travel from several countries to the U.S., citing security risks.Continue Reading
Rain expected in several provinces today
2025-06-05
Showers are expected in several provinces today, with fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph expected in some areas, accordingContinue Reading