PM calls for greater investment in human capital to shape Sri Lanka's futurePrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has underscored the critical importance of human capital development, lifelong learning, and collaborative leadership in driving Sri Lanka's long-term economic transformation... 2h agoList of 129 ISIS-linked individuals shared with CID before Easter attacks - Sallay's lawyer claimsPresident's Counsel Sanjeewa Jayawardena today (17) told the Court of Appeal that the State Intelligence Service (SIS) had forwarded a list of 129 individuals, including Easter Sunday suicide bomber Zahran Hashim, who were allegedly influenced by ISIS ideology...2h agoNEWS ALERTPowerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El SalvadorA powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3. 2h agoNEWS ALERTPowerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El SalvadorA powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3. 2h agoSir Garfield Sobers, cricket's greatest all-rounders, dies at 89Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89. 3h agoSir Garfield Sobers, cricket's greatest all-rounders, dies at 89Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89. 3h agoMore details revealed on former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne's deathMore details have been revealed regarding the death of the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne. 4h agoMore details revealed on former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne's deathMore details have been revealed regarding the death of the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne. 4h agoPortion of alleged 'Harak Kata' bribe passed on to senior police officers through monk - CIABOC tells courtThe Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (17) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that investigators have received information indicating that a portion of the Rs. 120 million bribe allegedly obtained from the wife of underworld figure...4h agoPortion of alleged 'Harak Kata' bribe passed on to senior police officers through monk - CIABOC tells courtThe Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (17) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that investigators have received information indicating that a portion of the Rs. 120 million bribe allegedly obtained from the wife of underworld figure...4h agoJaffna Kings co-owner and another Indian national remandedTwo suspects, including one of the Indian co-owners of the Jaffna Kings franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) , and another Indian national, who were arrested on suspicion of attempting to influence players... 5h agoJaffna Kings co-owner and another Indian national remandedTwo suspects, including one of the Indian co-owners of the Jaffna Kings franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) , and another Indian national, who were arrested on suspicion of attempting to influence players... 5h agoSanjeewa Rodrigo appointed to vacant Kotte Municipal Council seatSanjeewa Rodrigo has been appointed to fill the vacant council seat of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council. 5h agoSanjeewa Rodrigo appointed to vacant Kotte Municipal Council seatSanjeewa Rodrigo has been appointed to fill the vacant council seat of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council. 5h agoPolice detect 100 buses allegedly operating on kerosene instead of dieselPolice have detected 100 passenger transport buses allegedly operating on kerosene instead of diesel following a series of complaints received from the public, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Control and Road Safety W.P.J. Senadheera said. 6h agoPolice detect 100 buses allegedly operating on kerosene instead of dieselPolice have detected 100 passenger transport buses allegedly operating on kerosene instead of diesel following a series of complaints received from the public, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Control and Road Safety W.P.J. Senadheera said. 6h agoNew Navy Commander and IGP hold first official meetingThe newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has held a special official meeting at Police Headquarters today (17). 6h agoNew Navy Commander and IGP hold first official meetingThe newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has held a special official meeting at Police Headquarters today (17). 6h agoVocational education to be prioritized alongside education reforms: PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that greater priority must be given to strengthening Sri Lanka's vocational education sector in parallel with the country's ongoing education reforms...7h agoVocational education to be prioritized alongside education reforms: PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that greater priority must be given to strengthening Sri Lanka's vocational education sector in parallel with the country's ongoing education reforms...7h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, and Monaragala districts.7h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, and Monaragala districts.7h agoCourt orders arrest of Eranga Gunasekara, Jagath Manuwarna and 4 othersThe Fort Magistrate’s Court today (17) ordered the arrest and production before court of six accused, including Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna. 7h agoCourt orders arrest of Eranga Gunasekara, Jagath Manuwarna and 4 othersThe Fort Magistrate’s Court today (17) ordered the arrest and production before court of six accused, including Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna. 7h agoAndy Burnham named UK's Labour leader ahead of taking over as PMAndy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", became leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade.7h agoAndy Burnham named UK's Labour leader ahead of taking over as PMAndy Burnham, nicknamed the "King of the North", became leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade.7h agoSchool bus crash kills at least 20 students in UgandaAt least 20 students and one adult have been killed after a bus carrying pupils on a study trip crashed in eastern Uganda, local officials say, in one of the country's deadliest road accidents involving children in recent years. 8h agoSchool bus crash kills at least 20 students in UgandaAt least 20 students and one adult have been killed after a bus carrying pupils on a study trip crashed in eastern Uganda, local officials say, in one of the country's deadliest road accidents involving children in recent years. 8h agoPolice constable suspended for sitting on female officer’s lapSri Lanka Police have taken steps today (17) to suspend a police constable who allegedly sat on the lap of a female police constable at the Makalugaswewa Police Station, while under the influence of alcohol.8h agoPolice constable suspended for sitting on female officer’s lapSri Lanka Police have taken steps today (17) to suspend a police constable who allegedly sat on the lap of a female police constable at the Makalugaswewa Police Station, while under the influence of alcohol.8h agoCentral Province Governor says no response yet from President to resignation letterProf. Sarath Abayakoon says he is yet to receive any response from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with regard to the letter informing of his decision to resign as the Governor of the Central Province. 8h agoCentral Province Governor says no response yet from President to resignation letterProf. Sarath Abayakoon says he is yet to receive any response from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with regard to the letter informing of his decision to resign as the Governor of the Central Province. 8h agoProtecting street animals is a shared responsibility: PM Harini Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that while keeping companion animals has become an important part of our culture, protecting the lives and welfare of street animals is a shared responsibility of all.8h agoProtecting street animals is a shared responsibility: PM Harini Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that while keeping companion animals has become an important part of our culture, protecting the lives and welfare of street animals is a shared responsibility of all.8h agoNEWS ALERTCSE’s turnover falls to lowest since April 2025The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has recorded a turnover of Rs. 722 million today (17), marking its lowest turnover since April 17, 2025, when it dropped to Rs. 792 million.8h agoNEWS ALERTCSE’s turnover falls to lowest since April 2025The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has recorded a turnover of Rs. 722 million today (17), marking its lowest turnover since April 17, 2025, when it dropped to Rs. 792 million.8h agoMoney laundering case against Yoshitha: Further evidence hearings postponedThe money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was taken up again before the Colombo High Court today (17). 9h agoMoney laundering case against Yoshitha: Further evidence hearings postponedThe money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was taken up again before the Colombo High Court today (17). 9h ago
