Job scam : Former Minister’s brother granted bail
2025-01-17
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara’s brother Thisara Nanayakkara, who was arrested over allegations of financially defrauding people promising foreign jobs, hasContinue Reading
Kalubowila shooting : Police find motorcycle used in crime
2025-01-17
The motorcycle used in the shooting incident reported yesterday in the Kalubowila area, targeting a vehicle spare parts store, hasContinue Reading
U.S. partners with Sri Lanka to preserve historic Thuparama Image House in Polonnaruwa
2025-01-17
Today, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Central Cultural Fund, launchedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ranked among BBC top 10 places to travel
2025-01-17
Sri Lanka has been ranked among ‘The 25 best places to travel in 2025’, according to BBC Travel. In theContinue Reading
Train services affected due to Exam Study Leave
2025-01-17
Nearly 30 train journeys have been disrupted due to a shortage of locomotive engine drivers reported this morning, Sri LankaContinue Reading
EDEX Expo 2025 commences in Colombo
2025-01-17
EDEX Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s largest education exhibition and job fair, commenced at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH)Continue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa questioned by CID
2025-01-17
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today regarding an inquiry into a property in Kataragama.Continue Reading
Sexual Harassment Scandal in Parliament: Guilty Staff Shown the Door
2025-01-17
Three employees of Parliament who were found guilty of sexually assaulting female Parliamentary staff have been dismissed, according to aContinue Reading
Dollar rates in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 17), compared to Thursday.Continue Reading
Assault case : Udayanga Weeratunga granted bail
2025-01-17
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, who was arrested over the assault of a neighbour, has been grantedContinue Reading
Mobile financial fraud : Warning from SLCERT
2025-01-17
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public not to be deceived by text messages (SMS)Continue Reading
Parliament to convene next week : Schedule announced
2025-01-17
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to convene from 21 – 24 January 2025, during which a two-day AdjournmentContinue Reading
Sonal Dinusha in SL Test Squad?
2025-01-17
Sri Lanka A all-rounder Sonal Dinusha has reportedly been named in the 17-member preliminary squad for Sri Lanka’s upcoming seriesContinue Reading
Teachers’ saree issue forces exam marking centre to temporarily close
2025-01-17
A group of teachers who had not worn sarees while reporting for the evaluation of the GCE Advance Level ExaminationContinue Reading
President AKD should ensure accountability for past War Crimes – HRW
2025-01-17
The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which took office on September 23, 2024, has promised to address longstanding humanContinue Reading
One dead & 12 tourists injured in Southern Expressway accident
2025-01-17
One person was reported dead and 12 tourists were injured when the private coach they were travelling in met withContinue Reading
Fundamental rights of Plantation community raised with PM
2025-01-17
Issues related to fundamental rights were discussed during a special meeting between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and members of theContinue Reading
Rapid readout: Comparing official statements after President’s visits to India & China
2025-01-17
By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa (Senior disinformation researcher) Comparing the lengthy, and detailed official statements from India, and China after PresidentContinue Reading