Suspended sentences for 10 men who attacked Johnston’s hotel
2025-07-09
Ten individuals, including former Colombo municipal councillor Mohamed Anas, have been sentenced to two years of rigorous imprisonment each, suspendedContinue Reading
India extends over $1 Bn relief to Sri Lanka under special swap arrangement: Sources
2025-07-09
India has extended over USD 1 billion in financial relief by renewing the remaining dues under a Special Swap ArrangementContinue Reading
Minister: Easter attack engineered for Rajapaksa comeback
2025-07-09
Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake alleged in Parliament today that a climate of extremism was deliberately cultivated to facilitateContinue Reading
Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation concludes workshop visit to China
2025-07-09
The Parliamentary delegation, led by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage, which visited China to attend theContinue Reading
Man sentenced to 15 years for impregnating 14 yr old girl
2025-07-09
A man who had impersonated a shaman (Kapuwa) and impregnated a 14-year-old girl has been sentenced to 15 years ofContinue Reading
Who is Nishantha Jayaweera ? : New NPP MP
2025-07-09
Representing the National People’s Power (NPP), Mr. Nishantha Jayaweera was sworn in today (09) as a Member of the TenthContinue Reading
Public urged to use water sparingly
2025-07-09
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested the public to use drinking water sparingly due to theContinue Reading
Southern Expressway to undergo renovation after 14 years
2025-07-09
The Southern Expressway is set for development for the first time in 14 years, with the first phase covering theContinue Reading
Deputy Minister inspects Colombo Port Canteen
2025-07-09
Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku recently conducted a special inspection at the Colombo Port canteen,Continue Reading
Media defaming me – Minister complains in Parliament
2025-07-09
Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has requested the Speaker of the Parliament to conduct a comprehensive investigation intoContinue Reading
33,000 prisoners currently in 12,000 capacity SL prisons
2025-07-09
Prisons Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka’s prisons currently exceed capacity by 20,000. Addressing the media today, Jagath WeerasingheContinue Reading
Taj Samudra alert & Sarah Jasmin DNA : Minister drops key claim
2025-07-09
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament that the State Intelligence Service (SIS) failed to act on a crucial alertContinue Reading
Bridge collapse kills 9 in India (Video)
2025-07-09
At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India’s western Gujarat state on Wednesday,Continue Reading
New ICC batting & bowling rankings released
2025-07-09
England middle-order batter Harry Brook has displaced compatriot Joe Root to take the top position in the ICC Men’s TestContinue Reading
Minister apologises for Jaffna train change without notice
2025-07-09
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake has issued an apology on behalf of the Ministry after the Jaffna Intercity train had changedContinue Reading
Pillayan had prior Knowledge of Easter Attacks – Public Security Minister
2025-07-09
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has revealed that Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as “Pillayan”, had prior knowledge of the 2019Continue Reading
Rs 5000 unlimited data packages for schools : Update from PM
2025-07-09
Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, has announced that it is expected to provide internet access to all secondaryContinue Reading