Former minister’s private secretary arrested and granted bail
2025-07-22
An associate of former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara who was arrested in connection with a corruptionContinue Reading
SUV deal : Emotional MP Jagath Vithana appeals for justice
2025-07-22
SJB MP Jagath Vithana delivered an emotional speech in Parliament, expressing anguish over the recent arrest of his son inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves call for local bids to supply medicines in 2026
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to invite expressions of interest andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to get new cybersecurity lab to support digital transformation
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a Threat Hunting and Malware Analysis Lab under the Sri Lanka ComputerContinue Reading
Six airlines owe Rs. 27.6 Bn in embarkation levy – Deputy Minister
2025-07-22
Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku told Parliament that six airlines, including SriLankan Airlines, have defaulted onContinue Reading
Seasonal agriculture jobs for Sri Lankans under new MoU with South Korea
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Boseong local government in SouthContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for draft bill to reduce perks for former presidents and MPs
2025-07-22
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to gazette and present in Parliament a draft bill to amend the Presidents’ EntitlementsContinue Reading
Canadian woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 181 Mn worth of Hashish
2025-07-22
A 37-year-old Canadian woman was arrested early this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggleContinue Reading
Fuel tax only to be removed after CPC debt repayment – Minister
2025-07-22
The Rs. 50 tax on fuel will be removed once the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) debt—acquired by the Treasury underContinue Reading
Sajith urges wage hike for plantation workers
2025-07-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament that wages for plantation workers must be increased alongside the general minimum wage hike.Continue Reading
Today marks one of Earth’s shortest days on record
2025-07-22
Today, July 22, is expected to be one of the shortest days Earth has experienced since modern records began. ThisContinue Reading
Court issues new order on Kurukkalmadam mass grave
2025-07-22
The Kaluwanchikudy Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21) issued an order to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (CJMO) in Colombo toContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 July),Continue Reading
Strong winds : High risk alert for 11 districts
2025-07-22
The Department of Meteorology says strong winds of about 55-60 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopesContinue Reading
Deshabandu found guilty: Speaker’s full statement
2025-07-22
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today that the report of the Committee of Inquiry probing allegations of gross abuse ofContinue Reading
Israel condemned by 25 nations over “inhumane killing” of Gaza civilians
2025-07-22
Twenty-five nations, including Britain, Canada and Japan, issued a joint statement on Monday with “a simple, urgent message: the warContinue Reading
President nominates Justice Preethi Padman Surasena as next Chief Justice
2025-07-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena to be the next Chief Justice of SriContinue Reading
Three arrested over three-wheeler thefts
2025-07-22
Three suspects involved in three-wheeler thefts have been arrested following a raid conducted by the Police in Polgasowita, Kahathuduwa onContinue Reading
