A case has been re-filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in the Colombo High Court, for failingContinue Reading The post CIABOC refiles case against Cabraal over failed Rs. 100 million condition

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Thursday turned down TVK chief Vijay’s proposal to form the government for the secondContinue Reading The post TN Governor tells Vijay he lacks numbers to form government appeared

Police have arrested two foreign nationals from Tajikistan in possession of US$ 5,200 in counterfeit notes, foreign currency, and fiveContinue Reading The post Tourist dream ends with fake dollar drama in Galle appeared

iPhone owners could receive up to $95 under a proposed $250 million settlement resolving claims that Apple misled customers aboutContinue Reading The post iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement appeared

Opposition MP Jeevan Thondaman has expressed hope that actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay, projected to become the next Chief Minister ofContinue Reading The post Jeevan hopes Tamil Nadu’s Vijay will address Sri Lan

An Israeli air strike has killed the son of Hamas’ chief negotiator in U.S.-mediated talks over Gaza’s future, a senior Hamas official said on Thursday, as leaders of ​the militant group held talks in Cairo aimed at safe

North Korea’s envoy to the United Nations has declared that Pyongyang will not be bound by any treaty on atomic weapons and that no external pressure will change its status as a nuclear-armed state.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued a warrant for the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena over allegations that the bail conditions imposed by court had been vi

The Supreme Court today ordered the Election Commission to take steps, in accordance with the law, to conduct elections for the appointment of members to the Kalmunai Municipal Council and the Sainthamaruthu Urban Counci

Two people in a serious condition who were evacuated from a cruise ship with a confirmed outbreak of deadly hantavirus have arrived in the Netherlands for treatment, operator Oceanwide Expeditions has said.

The Restaurant Owners Association has announced a revision of food and beverage prices at eateries using LAUGFS Gas, following increased operational costs linked to rising gas prices.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been ordered to be arrested and produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court afterContinue Reading The post Bail controversy: Court orders arrest of ex-SriLankan CEO

B.W. Premachandra, a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) representing the Kurunegala Municipal Council, has resigned from his position, citing frustration over alleged corruption, administrative failures, and poo

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has so far recorded statements from 21 individuals over the USD 2.5 million cyber theft at the Finance Ministry, Public Security Minister Ananada Wijepala said today.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva rejected speculations that he is preparing to join the government.

Stay updated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule in Sri Lankan Standard Time (SLST), including all match fixtures, kickoff times, and key games. This complete guide helps Sri Lankan football fans follow every match liv

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today raised serious concerns in Parliament over the transparency and efficiency of Sri Lanka’s fuel procurementContinue Reading The post Sajith questions government over fuel procureme

Several arrests have been made in connection with three separate assault incidents reported in estates in different parts of SriContinue Reading The post Suspects arrested over recent assaults on estate workers – Ministe

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has refuted reports claiming he is considering joining the government. “The fact that the governmentContinue Reading The post Harsha de Silva refutes rumours of joining Government appeared f

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Wednesday.  According to the CentralContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD appeared firs

Parliament yesterday commenced the Second Reading debate on the proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill, a landmark legislative overhaul aimed at replacing Sri Lanka’s century-old ins

A special collaboration between the Presidents’s Fund and the Janashakthi Foundation, aimed at expanding healthcare facilities available to children under the age of 18, was launched on Wednesday (06) morning. Implemente

The President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, departed Sri Lanka on Wednesday morning (06) from the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, concluding a successful state visit to the country. The

The India and Zimbabwe women’s teams are all set to play an international fixture against each other for the first time when Zimbabwe tour India for white-ball fixtures this October. The tour comprises three T20Is and th

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka,  the prevailing showery condition over the

Close on the heels of the USD 2.5 mn theft from the Treasury, the Welfare Benefits Board has reported payment of nearly Rs 500 mn in excess to Aswesuma beneficiaries. Public action group ‘Free Lawyers’ has raised the lat

NDF MP Ravi Karunanayake on Tuesday (05) raised in Parliament what he described as a matter of “grave national importance”, alleging a financial fraud amounting to approximately Rs. 13.2 billion at the NDB Bank, spanning

The SJB yesterday urged that investigations into the controversial death of a senior state official be handed over to Scotland Yard, claiming that there were serious doubts about the circumstances surrounding the inciden

The heart of the beautiful Nuwara Eliya city has turned into a scene of neglect, as piles of garbage remain uncollected even after the conclusion of the April festivities. The Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council had organized

The Inter-Schools Under-15 Division I cricket tournament will be conducted under a revamped format this year, with organisers shifting the focus back to limited-overs cricket while introducing new rules aimed at promotin

The Colombo High Court will start hearing the corruption case against NPP National List Kumara Jayakody, on 17 June, 2026. High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela made the announcement yesterday (06) after hearing submission

Positioning itself as a gateway for foreign investors into the Sri Lankan capital market

Market turnover was 2 billion rupees.

Advocated for reforms to pivot from a cyclical recovery

An auction of 100,000 million rupees Treasury bills ongoing

The Government yesterday backed down and agreed to a Parliamentary debate on the $ 2.5 million Treasury cyber theft after rejecting the Opposition’s request last week, following a tense standoff in the House that forced