Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena files appeals against 16-year sentenceFormer Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena has filed four appeal petitions seeking to be acquitted and released from a 16-year rigorous imprisonment sentence and to overturn fines imposed following a corruption conviction.9m agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943UNICEF has estimated that around 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance following the quakes. 34m agoWanted man escapes after armed clash with police in ElpitiyaA suspect has fled following a violent confrontation with police during an attempted arrest in Kahaduwa, Elpitiya, police said.1h agoWanted man escapes after armed clash with police in ElpitiyaA suspect has fled following a violent confrontation with police during an attempted arrest in Kahaduwa, Elpitiya, police said.1h ago81-year-old woman arrested with 728g of ‘Ice’ in ColomboAn 81-year-old woman has been arrested after police recovered 728 grams of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice) during a raid along the Vithanage Mawatha in Kompannavidiya, police said.2h ago81-year-old woman arrested with 728g of ‘Ice’ in ColomboAn 81-year-old woman has been arrested after police recovered 728 grams of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice) during a raid along the Vithanage Mawatha in Kompannavidiya, police said.2h agoRoof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centreFourteen children died after the roof of a building near Lahore collapsed on top of them, officials say.2h agoRoof collapse kills 14 children at Pakistan tuition centreFourteen children died after the roof of a building near Lahore collapsed on top of them, officials say.2h agoSri Lanka trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports in May: CBSLExpenditure on Sri Lanka’s fuel imports increased by 112% (year-on-year) to US$ 536 million in May 2026, driven by the increase in oil prices and volumes, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).2h agoSri Lanka trade deficit widens as imports outpace exports in May: CBSLExpenditure on Sri Lanka’s fuel imports increased by 112% (year-on-year) to US$ 536 million in May 2026, driven by the increase in oil prices and volumes, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).2h agoMan killed in elephant attack in MenikhinnaA 61-year-old man has been killed after being attacked by a tamed elephant in Karalliyadda, Menikhinna, police said.2h agoMan killed in elephant attack in MenikhinnaA 61-year-old man has been killed after being attacked by a tamed elephant in Karalliyadda, Menikhinna, police said.2h agoFour Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 10.8 million worth of cigarettesFour Chinese nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 10.8 million into the country.3h agoFour Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 10.8 million worth of cigarettesFour Chinese nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for allegedly attempting to smuggle foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth approximately Rs. 10.8 million into the country.3h agoThree-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quakeA three-year-old boy has been pulled alive from the rubble six days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a Jordanian rescue team has said.3h agoThree-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quakeA three-year-old boy has been pulled alive from the rubble six days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, a Jordanian rescue team has said.3h agoMet. Department warns of thunderstorms, strong winds across Sri LankaSeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (01), the Department of Meteorology warned.3h agoMet. Department warns of thunderstorms, strong winds across Sri LankaSeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (01), the Department of Meteorology warned.3h agoSpecial priority card to be introduced for differently-abled personsA special priority card will be introduced to ensure priority access to services for differently-abled persons at government institutions.10h agoSpecial priority card to be introduced for differently-abled personsA special priority card will be introduced to ensure priority access to services for differently-abled persons at government institutions.10h agoProgramme launched to integrate rehabilitated drug users into workforceThe Ministry of Industries has launched a programme aimed at providing employment opportunities in the private sector for young people who have completed rehabilitation for drug addiction.11h agoProgramme launched to integrate rehabilitated drug users into workforceThe Ministry of Industries has launched a programme aimed at providing employment opportunities in the private sector for young people who have completed rehabilitation for drug addiction.11h agoUS Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious attempt to limit citizenship at birth for those born on U.S. soil, delivering a major blow to his agenda.12h agoUS Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenshipThe Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious attempt to limit citizenship at birth for those born on U.S. soil, delivering a major blow to his agenda.12h agoPresident chairs National Disaster Council Meeting on El Niño preparednessThe National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) met this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.12h agoPresident chairs National Disaster Council Meeting on El Niño preparednessThe National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) met this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.12h agoSouth Korea Parliament confirms former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as Prime MinisterThe National Assembly of South Korea on Tuesday passed the confirmation motion for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook, with lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party boycotting the vote, calling her unfit for the position.13h agoSouth Korea Parliament confirms former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as Prime MinisterThe National Assembly of South Korea on Tuesday passed the confirmation motion for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook, with lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party boycotting the vote, calling her unfit for the position.13h agoPolice warn of tougher action against reckless driversMotorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka Police have announced.13h agoPolice warn of tougher action against reckless driversMotorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka Police have announced.13h agoThree foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 millionThree foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 6.48 million.13h agoThree foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 millionThree foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 6.48 million.13h agoGovt. announces guaranteed prices for paddy for ‘Yala’ season The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 ‘Yala’ cultivation season.14h agoGovt. announces guaranteed prices for paddy for ‘Yala’ season The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 ‘Yala’ cultivation season.14h agoNEWS ALERTDuminda Hulangamuwa named new BOI ChairmanSenior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).14h agoNEWS ALERTDuminda Hulangamuwa named new BOI ChairmanSenior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).14h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Wanathawilluwa drowning incident increases to fourAnother schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated.14h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Wanathawilluwa drowning incident increases to fourAnother schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated.14h ago
