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Four suspects remanded over Colombo nightclub brawl
Four suspects remanded over Colombo nightclub brawl
Four suspects who surrendered to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with an assault incident that took place in front of a nightclub at Union Place in Colombo on Saturday (22) night have been remanded until April 1. MORE..
‘People should get used to relatively low banking interest rates’: CBSL Governor
‘People should get used to relatively low banking interest rates’: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka’s investment environment needs diversification to provide better opportunities for both the public and corporations, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated while addressing the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ forum held in Colombo today (27). MORE..
Postal voting dates announced for LG Polls
Postal voting dates announced for LG Polls
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates allocated for the marking of postal votes in the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE..
Mannar, Poonakari and Dehiattakandiya LG Polls on May 6
Mannar, Poonakari and Dehiattakandiya LG Polls on May 6
The elections for the Poonakari, Mannar, and Dehiattakandiya local government institutions will be held together with the 2025 Local Government (LG) Polls, the Election Commission announced. MORE..
MP Chamara Sampath arrested
MP Chamara Sampath arrested
The New Democratic Front’s (NDF) Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. MORE..
MP Chamara Sampath questioned by Bribery Commission
MP Chamara Sampath questioned by Bribery Commission
The New Democratic Front’s (NDF) Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake is currently being questioned by the officials of the Bribery Commission, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Over 11,000 dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year
Over 11,000 dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year
A three-day special mosquito control program has been implemented in eight districts, starting today (27). MORE..
Namal’s money laundering case delayed as second Judge recuses
Namal’s money laundering case delayed as second Judge recuses
The second High Court Judge appointed to hear the money laundering case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project has also announced his recusal from the case. MORE..
Maximum spending limit for LG Election candidates announced
Maximum spending limit for LG Election candidates announced
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the maximum spending limit allowed for each candidate for campaigning during the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE..
Two dead, one injured as bowser plunges into 30-foot precipice
Two dead, one injured as bowser plunges into 30-foot precipice
Two persons have been killed and another injured after a bowser carrying rubber latex plunged into a 30-foot precipice on the Baduraliya-Kalawana road near the Kodippili Kanda Sumana Saman Devalaya. MORE..
Colombo HC Judge recuses from Namal Rajapaksa’s money laundering case
Colombo HC Judge recuses from Namal Rajapaksa’s money laundering case
Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne has announced his recusal from the money laundering case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project today (27). MORE..
Trump auto tariffs: President slaps 25% duties on car imports to US
Trump auto tariffs: President slaps 25% duties on car imports to US
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the global trade war he kicked off upon regaining the White House this year in a move auto industry experts expect will drive up prices and stymie production. MORE..
Former ASP Udugampola acquitted from Millennium City case
Former ASP Udugampola acquitted from Millennium City case
The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola from the charges of revealing confidential information regarding Army intelligence personnel. MORE..
Wildlife census report to be released tomorrow
Wildlife census report to be released tomorrow
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha states that necessary steps will be taken to manage wild animals based on the recent census conducted. MORE..
15 including school students injured in bus-lorry head-on-collision
15 including school students injured in bus-lorry head-on-collision
Nearly 15 individuals, including school students, have been injured and hospitalized following a head-on collision between a private passenger bus and a small lorry near the Ingiriya District Hospital on the Horana-Ratnapura Road, Ingiriya Police said. MORE..
| March 27, 2025 9:48 am
India surpasses Sri Lanka to become world’s second largest tea exporter – report
India surpasses Sri Lanka to become world’s second largest tea exporter – report
According to data released by the Tea Board of India, India has exported 254 million kg of tea in 2024, thus becoming the second-highest exporter in the world. MORE..
Mihintale Chief Incumbent withdraws from organizing State Poson Festival
Mihintale Chief Incumbent withdraws from organizing State Poson Festival
The Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thero, says that he will withdraw from all organizational activities related to this year’s State Poson Festival. MORE..
| March 27, 2025 7:50 am
Sri Lankans in South Korea advised to be cautious as wildfires ravage
Sri Lankans in South Korea advised to be cautious as wildfires ravage
Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankan workers to refrain from going to areas where the wildfire is raging. MORE..
‘International actions for justice essential as Sri Lanka makes no effort for accountability’: HRW
‘International actions for justice essential as Sri Lanka makes no effort for accountability’: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that as long as Sri Lanka makes no effort to attain accountability, international measures to seek justice over alleged human rights abuses and war crimes during Sri Lanka’s military operations against the LTTE are essential. MORE..
‘Sri Lanka will take two more years to reach GDP similar to 2018’ – CBSL Governor
‘Sri Lanka will take two more years to reach GDP similar to 2018’ – CBSL Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says it will take at least two years for Sri Lanka to reach a real GDP value similar to that of 2018. MORE..
| March 27, 2025 6:23 am
Evening showers expected in parts of the island
Evening showers expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva and Northwestern provinces and Mannar and Ampara districts after 1.00 p.m. today (27). MORE..
Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules
Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup against current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, after a ruling from the country’s top court. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank chief says policy rate is appropriate
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank chief says policy rate is appropriate
Sri Lanka’s central bank governor said monetary policy is “appropriate” right now, as the South Asian nation’s economy and inflation are moving in line with their goals. MORE..
South Korea wildfires kill at least 24, pilot killed as firefighting helicopter crashes
South Korea wildfires kill at least 24, pilot killed as firefighting helicopter crashes
The death toll in the wildfires raging across South Korea’s southeastern region rose to 24 and the pilot of a firefighting helicopter was killed when the aircraft crashed on Wednesday, as the country battles some of its worst forest fires in decades. MORE..
Ex-Opposition Leader of Central Provincial Council remanded on bribery charges
Ex-Opposition Leader of Central Provincial Council remanded on bribery charges
The former Opposition Leader of the Central Provincial Council, Chanaka Ailapperuma, who was arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes in exchange for government jobs, has been remanded in custody. MORE..
