The Sarvajana Balaya organised a protest today (27) expressing opposition to the alleged incident in which a USD 2.5 million loan instalment owed by the government to a foreign entity was reportedly diverted to an external party. MORE..
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) requesting an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities in diesel imports carried out by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).MORE..
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Public Administration has introduced a set of guidelines for heads of institutions on the optimal use of digital technologies in delivering public services remotely. MORE..
The Free Lawyers Organisation has stated that although five days have passed since the alleged cyberattack involving a USD 2.5 million Treasury transaction, the relevant facts have not yet been reported to a Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
A suspect has been arrested in the Jayabima area in Katana for the possession of 52 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested by Ilavalai Police this morning (27). MORE..
The Sagarika Train, which derailed, will resume operations from today (27), according to the Department of Railways. MORE..
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. MORE..
The death toll from a bombing on a Colombian highway on Saturday has risen to 20, with another 36 people injured, including minors. MORE..
Donald Trump’s tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the latest apparent attempt on his life. MORE..
Former US President Barack Obama on Sunday condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society and praising the courage of security personnel. MORE..
A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. MORE..
The sixth day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk is set to commence today (27) near the Abeysekaraaramaya, Yakkala. MORE..
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against several retail outlets found to be selling rice and bottled drinking water at inflated prices. MORE..
Iran through Pakistani mediators gave the U.S. a new proposal on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a U.S. official and two sources with knowledge of the matter. MORE..
The Meta-owned popular instant messaging app will drop support for versions older than Android 6 starting September 8, 2026. This means if you have a smartphone running an older Android OS, WhatsApp will stop working on that device. MORE..
King Charles’ state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. MORE..
Michael is already shattering box office records. MORE..
An individual has been arrested by police for allegedly committing financial fraud using a forged identity card and a fake driving licence. MORE..
The fifth day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, commenced today (26) from near Tholangamuwa National School. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Social media posts that appear to match the California man arrested Saturday in the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner show he is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer. MORE..
US President Donald Trump has said that the suspect involved in the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner was carrying several weapons. MORE..
Jaffna District Member of Parliament (MP) Ramanathan Archchuna has allegedly threatened a woman while holding a firearm in Periyavillan, Jaffna. MORE..
A group of 22 monks has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of ‘Kush’ cannabis and ‘Hash’ narcotics estimated to be valued at over Rs. 110 million. MORE..
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has issued an order to detain and interrogate for seven days the 22 Buddhist monks arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with over 110 kilograms of Kush cannabis and Hashish. MORE..
A collision involving a bus and a lorry between the Dodangoda and Gelanigama interchanges on the Southern Expressway has disrupted traffic movement on the expressway towards Colombo, according to police.
Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by U.S. President Donald Trump planned to target top government officials, as scrutiny grew over the event’s security. MORE..
Srima De Silva was declared the winner of the “Derana 60 Plus - Season 07” at the Grand Finale held on Sunday (26). MORE..
The Committee on Public Finance of Parliament is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (28), and a decision will be taken then over the incident involving a US$2.5 million foreign debt repayment without any political party differences, says the Chairman of the Committee, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. MORE..
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a circular outlining programmes to be organized in schools, colleges of education, Pirivenas, and teacher training institutes in line with the ‘‘Vesak Week,’’ to be held alongside the State Vesak Festival. MORE..
The Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation has invited global investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for aviation investment opportunities for the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).
Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack by al Qaeda-linked group JNIM on his residence at the Kati military base outside Bamako on Saturday, France’s RFI radio reported on Sunday. MORE..
Six suspects have been arrested in the Rathmalana and Imbulgoda areas with 91 grams and 200 milligrams of ‘‘Ice’‘ (Crystal Methamphetamine), police said. MORE..
A fatal road accident involving two buses has been reported in the Nalanda area of Naula along the Dambulla–Matale main road. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s vehicle import expenditure has reached its third-highest level in history in 2025, according to the Central Bank’s Annual Economic Review for 2025. MORE..
The Police Special Task Force (STF) officers have arrested five suspects in connection with the abduction and murder of a person. MORE..
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
President Donald Trump responds after an alleged shooter opened fire inside the hotel where the correspondents’ dinner was being held. MORE..
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner by Secret Service agents on Saturday night after a loud, unidentified noise. MORE..
The Mahanayaka Theros (Chief Prelates) of the three main Nikayas (monastic orders) in Sri Lanka—Siyam, Amarapura, and Ramanna—have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the anti-Sasana and illegal acts committed by a group of “monk impersonators” by misusing the saffron robe of Buddhist monks and transporting drugs. MORE..
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday morning, the White House has said. MORE..
A third US aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, bringing thousands more American troops and dozens of advanced fighter jets to the region. MORE..
The fourth day of the ‘Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace’ is scheduled to commence today (25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella. MORE..
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering his father by attacking him with a sharp weapon. MORE..
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the US, offering some hope for an end to the eight-week war that has killed thousands and sown turmoil in global markets. MORE..
Cybersecurity expert Asela Waidyalankara states that technical measures are available to prevent incidents such as hackers gaining access to funds, as seen in the reported cyberattack involving a USD 2.5 million Treasury payment. MORE..
The US Senate will vote as soon as next week on a Democratic-led effort to prevent President Donald Trump from launching an attack on Cuba, Senate aides said on Friday, responding to the Republican’s threats to take military action against the island. MORE..
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of 2,505 grams of ‘Kush’ cannabis, estimated to be valued at approximately Rs. 25 million. MORE..
