UPDATENEWS ALERTRakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another remanded Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe, and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited, Aruna Sri Warushahennadige, have been remanded...MORE..1h agoCDS to restrict dormant accounts after three years of inactivity to strengthen investor protectionThe Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) says that the Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a subsidiary of the CSE, has announced new measures aimed at protecting dormant CDS accounts that have remained inactive for three years or more. MORE..1h agoNEWS ALERT48-hour detention order issued on physiotherapist murder suspectsThe Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to detain and interrogate the suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a physiotherapist attached to the Ampara Hospital for 48 hours. MORE..1h agoNEWS ALERT48-hour detention order issued on physiotherapist murder suspectsThe Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to detain and interrogate the suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a physiotherapist attached to the Ampara Hospital for 48 hours. MORE..1h agoTrade Minister calls for regulating online businesses amid tax and registration concernsMinister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has stated that online-based businesses operating in the country should be properly regulated. MORE..1h agoTrade Minister calls for regulating online businesses amid tax and registration concernsMinister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has stated that online-based businesses operating in the country should be properly regulated. MORE..1h agoNEWS ALERTRakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe produced before court Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited, Aruna Sri Warushahennadige, were produced before the...MORE..2h agoNEWS ALERTRakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe produced before court Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son Rakitha Rajapakshe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe and former Executive Director of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited, Aruna Sri Warushahennadige, were produced before the...MORE..2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTense situation during ‘Jana Aragala’ protest in FortA tense situation has been reported during a protest march organized by the “People’s Struggle Movement” (Jana Aragala Vyaparaya) in front of the Colombo Fort Railway Station this evening (25). MORE..3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTTense situation during ‘Jana Aragala’ protest in FortA tense situation has been reported during a protest march organized by the “People’s Struggle Movement” (Jana Aragala Vyaparaya) in front of the Colombo Fort Railway Station this evening (25). MORE..3h agoCircular issued for Grade 1 school admissions for 2027The circular pertaining to the admission of children to Grade 1 in government schools for the 2027 academic year has been issued by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. 3h agoCircular issued for Grade 1 school admissions for 2027The circular pertaining to the admission of children to Grade 1 in government schools for the 2027 academic year has been issued by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. 3h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll climbs to 164 after twin quakes in Venezuela, 971 injuredAt least 164 people have died, and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday. MORE..4h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll climbs to 164 after twin quakes in Venezuela, 971 injuredAt least 164 people have died, and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday. MORE..4h agoSpecial train services to Anuradhapura and Mihintale for Poson PoyaSri Lanka Railways (SLR) has decided to operate special train services for devotees travelling to Anuradhapura and Mihintale for the upcoming Poson Poya. MORE..4h agoSpecial train services to Anuradhapura and Mihintale for Poson PoyaSri Lanka Railways (SLR) has decided to operate special train services for devotees travelling to Anuradhapura and Mihintale for the upcoming Poson Poya. MORE..4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTRohitha Rajapaksa leaves CCIB after recording statementRohitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) after providing a statement regarding an investment he had made in two institutions located in Mirihana.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTRohitha Rajapaksa leaves CCIB after recording statementRohitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) after providing a statement regarding an investment he had made in two institutions located in Mirihana.4h agoPM and UNICEF discuss strengthening child protection systems in Sri LankaA discussion has been held in a bid to strengthen child protection systems and prevent violence against children in Sri Lanka.5h agoPM and UNICEF discuss strengthening child protection systems in Sri LankaA discussion has been held in a bid to strengthen child protection systems and prevent violence against children in Sri Lanka.5h agoSJB will conduct disciplinary probe into Charith Abeysinghe – SajithOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will carry out a disciplinary inquiry into the SJB organiser for Horana electorate, Charith Abeysinghe, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning. 6h agoSJB will conduct disciplinary probe into Charith Abeysinghe – SajithOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will carry out a disciplinary inquiry into the SJB organiser for Horana electorate, Charith Abeysinghe, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning. 6h agoColombo HC orders summons to witnesses in ‘Krrish’ case involving Namal RajapaksaThe Colombo High Court today directed that summons be issued to two witnesses in the case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa over the ‘Krrish’ project deal.6h agoColombo HC orders summons to witnesses in ‘Krrish’ case involving Namal RajapaksaThe Colombo High Court today directed that summons be issued to two witnesses in the case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa over the ‘Krrish’ project deal.6h agoGovt to install four advanced Cath Labs in state hospitals at cost of Rs. 1.2 blnSri Lanka’s state hospital system will receive four modern catheterisation laboratory units within the next week, marking a major step forward in the treatment of cardiac and vascular diseases, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media said. 6h agoGovt to install four advanced Cath Labs in state hospitals at cost of Rs. 1.2 blnSri Lanka’s state hospital system will receive four modern catheterisation laboratory units within the next week, marking a major step forward in the treatment of cardiac and vascular diseases, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media said. 6h agoNEWS ALERTPTA will be repealed within this year, President tells ParliamentThe Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA) will be repealed within this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (25).7h agoNEWS ALERTPTA will be repealed within this year, President tells ParliamentThe Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA) will be repealed within this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (25).7h agoNEWS ALERTPresident defends anti-corruption drive, accuses opposition of undermining investigationsCorruption, organized criminal networks, drug trafficking and the links between crime and politics must be decisively addressed, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (25).8h agoNEWS ALERTPresident defends anti-corruption drive, accuses opposition of undermining investigationsCorruption, organized criminal networks, drug trafficking and the links between crime and politics must be decisively addressed, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (25).8h agoVenezuela will need international support Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado posted on X, saying her prayers were with Venezuelans in these "hours of anguish." 8h agoVenezuela will need international support Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado posted on X, saying her prayers were with Venezuelans in these "hours of anguish." 8h agoNEWS ALERTPresident arrives in Parliament President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago.8h agoNEWS ALERTPresident arrives in Parliament President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago.8h agoUS Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 342The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar.8h agoUS Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 342The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar.8h agoRenewable energy transition key to Sri Lanka’s energy security and economic stability: UNAccelerating the shift to renewable energy is essential not only as a response to the climate crisis but also as a strategic investment in Sri Lanka’s long-term economic stability, Marc-André Franche, the UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka stated.8h agoRenewable energy transition key to Sri Lanka’s energy security and economic stability: UNAccelerating the shift to renewable energy is essential not only as a response to the climate crisis but also as a strategic investment in Sri Lanka’s long-term economic stability, Marc-André Franche, the UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka stated.8h ago