A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Maha Sangha, representing the Most Venerable Trinikaya Mahanayake Theras, is scheduled to be held today (8).

Any individual serving a prison sentence of more than three years, regardless of their position or status, including the President of the country, is required to wear the prison-issued uniform when appearing before a cou

Sri Lankan brands face a tougher fight for customers both from local rivals and from abroad, with a new study showing that brand loyalty is eroding across key categories as digital channels widen consumer choice, even as

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in  the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and i

The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) yesterday accused the government of seeking to use the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) to suppress popular political activity, claiming that some of its prov

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was yesterday remanded until 13 October after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following her arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Cor

Former National Savings Bank (NSB) Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam was yesterday granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIA

India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the “unconstitutional ceding” of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka, orally observed that Indian Tamil fishermen need to be sensitised agains

Thursday 8th Octobber, 2026 Hardly a day passes in this country without a torrent of news about politicians whose actions evoke memories of famous poets, thinkers, historians and jurists of yore, such as Juvenal, Edward

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s message to Israel’s enemies was blunt and stark.‘We’re going to win; we have no choice.’ He said so while the majority of attendees at a recent UN General Assembly session walk

Sri Lanka will begin their three match T20I series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Friday with an opportunity for several youngsters to stake their claims, although the absence of Pathum Nissanka leaves a sizeable hole

A monk’s four days in Jaffna, another monk’s restored prison term, and a party visit to Delhi are one argument: trust follows conduct, and the North will not be healed by a file. By Mahil Dole Senior Superintendent of Po

By Hiran H. Senewiratne The government is yet to address fully the needs of the Cyclone Ditwah affected populace though one year has elapsed. The devastation cost the country more than US $ 4.1 billion, an Australia-base

The present government will not be able to engage in politics by suppressing opponents, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa told Parliament today.

The Mahanayaka Theras of the four main Nikayas have expressed concern over the decision to produce Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera in court wearing lay clothes after he was imprisoned following a court verdict.

MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake revealed that the Presidential Secretariat is set to acquire 16 vehicles on lease.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was arrested over alleged corruption, was ordered to be remanded till October 13 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Darshima Premaratne.

Most Ven. Medagama Dhammananda Thera, Secretary of the Asgiri Chapter of the Shyamopali Maha Nikaya, has raised serious legal concerns over the decision to remove the robe of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera and pres

President’s Counsel Anil Silva, appearing for Shiranthi Rajapaksa, told court that the funds in question were still in the ‘Siriliya Saviya’ account at the Suduwella Branch, adding that although Rs. 160 million was requi

The contempt of court proceedings against six individuals, including former Ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila and Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, over allegations that they made false and contemptuous sta

The Colombo Stock Exchange returned to firmly negative territory on 7 October 2026, with both benchmark indices closing lower as selling pressure strengthened through the session.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Sri Lanka over allegations that US$25 million (about Rs. 7.5 billion) was transferredContinue Reading The post 25-year-old arrested over alleged US$25 million foreign transfer schem

Social activist Piyath Nikeshala, former MP J. Sri Ranga and four others were released today (7) following instructions from theContinue Reading The post Piyath Nikeshala, Sri Ranga and 4 others discharged in Ranil’s hou

The Judicial Service Commission(JSC) has taken steps to reinstate Kosala Senadheera, who was under suspension while serving as the ColomboContinue Reading The post Suspended Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera rein

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently facilitated the Bahrain Cricket Federation by providing logistical and coaching support to help train itsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Cricket facilitates Bahrain Cricket with train

The Mahanayake Theras of Sri Lanka’s three main Buddhist chapters have expressed serious concern over the decision by prison authoritiesContinue Reading The post Mahanayake Theras raise serious concern over Gnanasara The

A discussion between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and the heads of State and private sector institutionsContinue Reading The post Over 12,000 Scouts expected for Sri Lanka National Scout Jambo

Several health conditions affecting former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa were detailed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court as her lawyers soughtContinue Reading The post Shiranthi’s health conditions detailed in court

Ceybank celebrated its 35th anniversary recently, heralding a legacy of resilience, continuity and investment expertise built throughout three and aContinue Reading The post Ceybank celebrates 35 years of stability and g

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, through her lawyers, told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that funds received by the Siriliya SaviyaContinue Reading The post Shiranthi’s defence: Rs. 10 million remains in Siriliya

A joint raid conducted by the Air Force Intelligence Service and the Colombo District Wildlife Range Office in Bellanwila ledContinue Reading The post Man arrested in Ethul Kotte with Sambar and Spotted Deer antlers appe

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

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Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun