Namal Rajapaksa, National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), questioned why members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) cannot simply call Basil Rajapaksa if they need to speak with...
In a display of quick action, two female police officers in Aluthgama chased down and arrested a suspect today (9) who was attempting to flee in a stolen three-wheeler.The owner of the vehicle, a resident...
Advocata warns revival of vehicle permits threatens governance credibility, public trust and economic reform, and strongly cautions against government consideration to allow vehicle imports for high-ranking...
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala is currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital.He was initially admitted to the Kotalawala Defence...
Investigations into the newly released "Epstein Files" by the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed 188 mentions of Sri Lanka within the massive data set.The documents, which include millions of emails,...
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sri Lanka and Finland to establish a formal political consultation mechanism.
This year marks the 72nd...
Popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe received bail from the Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court today (3) after being taken into custody over an alleged assault.
The Magistrate ordered his release on a personal...
The Constitutional Council unanimously approved the appointment of Samudika Jayaratne, a Senior Deputy Auditor General, as the new Auditor General during its meeting today (3).
Sources reported that...
Former President and United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the New Magazine Prison last Friday (30) to check on the welfare of Saman Ekanayake, who remains in custody.Wickremesinghe...
The Nagollagama Police apprehended a suspect involved in an assault on Sumedha Kumara Herath, the National People’s Power (NPP) Chairman of the Mahawa Pradeshiya Sabha.The incident occurred the day...
Suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to lodge a formal complaint against the Speaker.
Speaking...
Admissions for Grade 1 students for the year 2026 commence today, January 29, marking the rollout of the government's latest educational reforms. The national ceremony takes place at Gunasekara Vidyalaya...
Plans are underway to implement new educational reforms for Grade 6 starting this year, marking a major shift in the national schooling system. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced this initiative...
A fast-unto-death launched by the School Development Officers' Association continues for the fourth consecutive day in front of the Presidential Secretariat, with participants demanding permanent appointments...
Hatton town witnessed a tense situation today (28) after a shop opened to sell fish and poultry without official approval from the Municipal Council.
Local fishmongers gathered at the scene, saying they...
The Central Committee of the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) is scheduled to meet today (28) to determine the next phase of its escalating professional struggle.This meeting follows the...
Preliminary discussions are underway to explore the possibility of imposing restrictions on social media access for school students and minors, according to Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne.
The...
A female police officer attached to the Badulla Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau was taken into custody for alleged involvement in heroin trafficking.
The suspect was arrested around 9:30 PM yesterday...
A group of Opposition Members of Parliament, led by Ajith P. Perera, visited the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai today (27) to inspect operations following allegations of substandard coal imports....
The Mahanayake Theras of the Three Chapters addressed a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recommending that Dharmapala Gammanpila receive the appointment for the position of Auditor General.
In...