Bribery : Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested
2025-06-26
Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was arrested this morning (June 26) by officials of the Bribery Commission. HeContinue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka Day’ : Special programme to combat dengue in schools
2025-06-26
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, has organised a dengue eradication programme across allContinue Reading
NPP secures control of Tangalle UC and Bulathsinhala PS
2025-06-26
The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured control of the Tangalle Urban Council and the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha. NPP candidateContinue Reading
Two youths arrested with fake passports at BIA
2025-06-26
Two youths who had attempted to travel to Italy using a forged Indian passport have been arrested at the KatunayakeContinue Reading
SJB takes control of Nivithigala and Ambagamuwa Pradeshiya Sabhas
2025-06-26
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Nivithigala Pradeshiya Sabha in Ratnapura and the Ambagamuwa PradeshiyaContinue Reading
AG serves indictments on Keheliya Rambukwella
2025-06-26
The Attorney General has served indictments on former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 11 others over the alleged importation of substandardContinue Reading
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake further remanded
2025-06-26
Former Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until 07 July in connection with the gold-plated firearm thatContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 June),Continue Reading
More children facing diabetes, high blood pressure – Health Ministry
2025-06-26
The Ministry of Health has raised concerns over a growing trend of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Sri Lankan children, attributingContinue Reading
Surfers appeal to Govt as unauthorised structures removed in Weligama
2025-06-26
Local authorities, including the Police, have taken measures to remove unauthorised constructions in the coastal area of Weligama. It isContinue Reading
“A matrimony advertisement seeking a farmer as a groom” – Minister
2025-06-26
Minister of Agriculture KD Lal Kantha says it is the responsibility of the government to improve the state of farmers,Continue Reading
Container owners allege congestion due to clearance delay at Colombo Port
2025-06-26
The Container Transport Owners Association alleges that a congestion has once again been reported at the Colombo Port, due toContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : Iranian Ambassador calls on FM
2025-06-26
The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, has called on Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath for a discussionContinue Reading
Warning issued to Naval and fishing communities
2025-06-26
The Department of Meteorology has requested the Naval and fishing communities to be vigilant of strong winds and rough seasContinue Reading
About 50 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today
2025-06-26
Showers are expected in some provinces today, with fairly heavy falls of about 50 mm likely at some places, accordingContinue Reading
32 senior police officers transferred with immediate effect
2025-06-26
32 senior officers, including 9 DIGs transferred with immediate effect, Police said in a statement.
Death row pardon of Ex-Minister’s wife under scrutiny amid CID investigations
2025-06-25
The Attorney General’s Department on Wednesday cited the release of Mary Juliet Monica Fernando — wife of former Minister MilroyContinue Reading
UN Rights Chief visits Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna
2025-06-25
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, visited the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna on Wednesday, following theContinue Reading