Easter Attack : Forgotten Justice
2025-04-21
By Hilmy Ahamed On this solemn 6th anniversary of the devastating Easter Sunday bombings that struck Sri Lanka on AprilContinue Reading
When Democracy Dies in Darkness: The Search for Truth in Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings
2025-04-21
By Arun Arokianathan “Malli, are you okay?” The call came around 9 AM on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. EvenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records -1.9% Inflation in March, Food prices edge up
2025-04-21
Sri Lanka’s overall inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), stood at -1.9% in March 2025 onContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 28
2025-04-21
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developmentsContinue Reading
Deshabandu issued notice to report to Matara Court
2025-04-21
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been issued a notice to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
“Vehicle crashed” : Ranil says NPP will not win LG polls
2025-04-21
The National People’s Power (NPP) will not win the upcoming Local Council Elections, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. Addressing aContinue Reading
Land case : Mervyn Silva further remanded
2025-04-21
Former Minister Mervyn Silva and three others have been further remanded over allegations of the disposal of state land usingContinue Reading
Quazi Court judge arrested for soliciting Rs. 200,000 bribe
2025-04-21
A judge of the Quazi Court in Gelioya has been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000. ItContinue Reading
Ranil given new date by Bribery Commission
2025-04-21
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned before the Bribery Commission this week. Accordingly, the former President has been requestedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan President pays tribute to the late Pope Francis
2025-04-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on behalf of Sri Lanka and its citizens, has expressed condolences over the demise of PopeContinue Reading
22 Army soldiers injured in bus accident
2025-04-21
Twenty-two (22) Army soldiers have been injured in an accident involving a bus reported near the Manamala Junction on theContinue Reading
Underworld : Two arrested with fake number plates
2025-04-21
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the eight suspected gang members linked to alleged organised crime bossContinue Reading
Easter attacks : 7 key questions from Cardinal
2025-04-21
The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has urged the President to cleanse society of all elements that encouraged, aidedContinue Reading
Missing sprint event due to official’s blunder : Two athletes speak out
2025-04-21
Two Sri Lankan female athletes who had lost their opportunity to compete in the 2025 Asian Youth Athletics Championships haveContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-04-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21 Apr), compared to last Thursday. According toContinue Reading
Vatican announces Pope Francis’ death – statement in full
2025-04-21
A short while ago, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: DearestContinue Reading
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says
2025-04-21
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church but faced fierce resistance, has died at 88, theContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to 13 districts
2025-04-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern, Uva, Central and North-central provinces andContinue Reading