Colombo DIG arrested over treasure hunting allegations
2025-08-25
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Colombo, Uditha Liyanage, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations DepartmentContinue Reading
Job scam : Man arrested for defrauding over Rs. 150 Mn
2025-08-25
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested an individual for defrauding over Rs. 150 million, promising jobs in South Korea. Continue Reading
Ukrainian President shares President AKD’s letter
2025-08-25
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the latter’s greetings onContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2025-08-25
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showersContinue Reading
STF arrests three youths linked to Boralesgamuwa shooting
2025-08-25
Police Special Task Force officers from the Kalubowila camp arrested three suspects linked to a fatal shooting in Boralesgamuwa yesterday.Continue Reading
GMOA suspends Doctors strike after late night talks with Minister
2025-08-25
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, the Health Ministry secretary and the executive committee of the Government Medical Officers’ Association met SundayContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Wellampitiya
2025-08-25
A shooting incident was reported early this morning (25) at a lodging house in the Kittampahuwa area, Wellampitiya. Police saidContinue Reading
Erik Solheim: Allegations against Ranil wouldn’t count as crimes in Europe
2025-08-24
Former Norwegian peace envoy to Sri Lanka Erik Solheim has called for the immediate release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe,Continue Reading
“Ranil should have been brought to justice 40 years ago,” minister responds to criticism
2025-08-24
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says former President Ranil Wickremesinghe should have been arrested 40 years ago for far more serious allegationsContinue Reading
NPP lawyers accuse opposition of undermining judiciary over Ranil case
2025-08-24
The National People’s Power (NPP) lawyers held a press conference today (24) asserting that the opposition is attempting to undermineContinue Reading
What misuse? Ali Sabry says Presidents cannot separate official & private security
2025-08-24
Former Foreign Minister and President’s Counsel Ali Sabry has dismissed the allegations against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as political vendetta,Continue Reading
SJB condemns Ranil’s arrest, warns of threat to democracy
2025-08-24
Sri Lanka’s main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has strongly condemned the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, callingContinue Reading
Postal workers to resume duties from 4:00 pm today – Minister
2025-08-24
Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24), Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced following discussions with unionContinue Reading
Govt Info Dept clarifies Ranil’s arrest through legal, social & religious voices
2025-08-24
The Department of Government Information has released four explanatory videos on the imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. These clarificationsContinue Reading
Chemmani excavations reopen wounds — and questions
2025-08-24
On an August morning in Mullaitivu, journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan received a summons. It was from the Terrorism Investigation Division’s sub-stationContinue Reading
“How can he appear in court?”- Dr. Bellana updates RW’s status in ICU
2025-08-24
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is suffering from dehydration and could face risks of heart, kidney, or other complications if notContinue Reading
51 police inspectors promoted to ASP rank
2025-08-24
Fifty-one Inspectors of Police (IPs) have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) with effect fromContinue Reading
Doctors will be on strike tomorrow – GMOA
2025-08-24
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has confirmed that it will launch an islandwide strike in all government hospitals fromContinue Reading