NEWS ALERTWimal’s wife Shashi Weerawansa released on bailShashi Weerawansa, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, has been released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the forged passport case, pending the hearing of the appeal filed by her before the Supreme Court against her two-year prison sentence.29m agoSpecial traffic plan announced for fourth Kumbal Perahera tomorrowSri Lanka Police have implemented a special security and traffic plan for the fourth Kumbal Perahera of the historic 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera. 42m agoNorth Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities sayNorth Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea on Thursday, Japan's government and coastguard said. 1h agoNorth Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities sayNorth Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea on Thursday, Japan's government and coastguard said. 1h agoFormer MP Lalith Ellawala joins Sarvajana BalayaFormer Kalutara District Parliamentarian and former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Bandaragama Chief Organizer, Lalith Ellawala, has joined Sarvajana Balaya Party.1h agoFormer MP Lalith Ellawala joins Sarvajana BalayaFormer Kalutara District Parliamentarian and former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Bandaragama Chief Organizer, Lalith Ellawala, has joined Sarvajana Balaya Party.1h agoCatholic Bishops’ Conference urges protection of judicial independence amid proposed extension of judges’ retirement ageThe Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has expressed concern over the Cabinet decision to increase the existing statutory retirement age of judges, stressing the need to safeguard judicial independence and the separation of powers.2h agoCatholic Bishops’ Conference urges protection of judicial independence amid proposed extension of judges’ retirement ageThe Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has expressed concern over the Cabinet decision to increase the existing statutory retirement age of judges, stressing the need to safeguard judicial independence and the separation of powers.2h agoAt least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortagesAt least 13 people have been killed and 40 injured in the latest Russian strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine's prime minister said, as Kyiv continues to face a shortage of air defence missiles. 3h agoAt least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortagesAt least 13 people have been killed and 40 injured in the latest Russian strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine's prime minister said, as Kyiv continues to face a shortage of air defence missiles. 3h agoSuspect arrested for attempting to throw rechargeable batteries into Magazine PrisonA parcel containing prohibited items, believed to have been thrown over the wall of the Magazine Prison, has been recovered.3h agoSuspect arrested for attempting to throw rechargeable batteries into Magazine PrisonA parcel containing prohibited items, believed to have been thrown over the wall of the Magazine Prison, has been recovered.3h agoNEWS ALERTUSD 1 Billion Illegal Outflow Case: Businessman, four bank officers further remandedFour managers of four private commercial banks arrested over an alleged USD 1 billion transfer by a Colombo Fort-based money changer without the import of any goods have been further remanded.3h agoNEWS ALERTUSD 1 Billion Illegal Outflow Case: Businessman, four bank officers further remandedFour managers of four private commercial banks arrested over an alleged USD 1 billion transfer by a Colombo Fort-based money changer without the import of any goods have been further remanded.3h agoNEWS ALERT‘Wanathe Chathu’ arrested in DubaiAvishka Madhushan Abeygunawardena, alias “Wanathe Chathu,” who is reportedly considered a close associate of organised criminal and drug trafficker Kanjipani Imran, has been arrested in Ras Al-Khaimah, Dubai.4h agoNEWS ALERT‘Wanathe Chathu’ arrested in DubaiAvishka Madhushan Abeygunawardena, alias “Wanathe Chathu,” who is reportedly considered a close associate of organised criminal and drug trafficker Kanjipani Imran, has been arrested in Ras Al-Khaimah, Dubai.4h agoEl Niño-linked dry weather affects over 81,000 people in seven districtsMore than 81,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the National Disaster Relief Services Centre said today (20).4h agoEl Niño-linked dry weather affects over 81,000 people in seven districtsMore than 81,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the National Disaster Relief Services Centre said today (20).4h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 71The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 71 as of today (20), according to the latest figures released by the National Dengue Control Unit.4h agoSri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 71The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 71 as of today (20), according to the latest figures released by the National Dengue Control Unit.4h agoCircular issued to ensure water supply during future El Niño-related droughts: MinisterA circular has been issued to ensure uninterrupted water supplies in areas affected by drought conditions that may arise due to a future El Niño phenomenon, Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi said today.4h agoCircular issued to ensure water supply during future El Niño-related droughts: MinisterA circular has been issued to ensure uninterrupted water supplies in areas affected by drought conditions that may arise due to a future El Niño phenomenon, Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi said today.4h agoCigarette production drops 32% as tobacco taxes rise, Govt. tells ParliamentCigarette production in the country has fallen by 32% between 2022 and 2025, following successive increases in taxes imposed on tobacco products, the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament today (20).4h agoCigarette production drops 32% as tobacco taxes rise, Govt. tells ParliamentCigarette production in the country has fallen by 32% between 2022 and 2025, following successive increases in taxes imposed on tobacco products, the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament today (20).4h agoFisherman missing after boat accident in Chilaw A fisherman has gone missing after a fishing boat met with an accident in the Chilaw estuary early this morning (20), despite warnings issued over rough sea conditions.4h agoFisherman missing after boat accident in Chilaw A fisherman has gone missing after a fishing boat met with an accident in the Chilaw estuary early this morning (20), despite warnings issued over rough sea conditions.4h agoBASL President addresses Bhutan High Court during historic visitThe President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya has addressed the High Court of Bhutan during the first-ever visit by a BASL delegation to the Kingdom of Bhutan.4h agoBASL President addresses Bhutan High Court during historic visitThe President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya has addressed the High Court of Bhutan during the first-ever visit by a BASL delegation to the Kingdom of Bhutan.4h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.4h agoAmber advisory issued for strong winds and rough seasAn Amber advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.4h agoAttorney General files appeal against ruling in “Harak Kata” PTA Case The Attorney General has informed the Colombo High Court that an appeal has been filed against a recent court order holding that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against alleged drug trafficker “Harak Kata” and several other defendants cannot be maintained.4h agoAttorney General files appeal against ruling in “Harak Kata” PTA Case The Attorney General has informed the Colombo High Court that an appeal has been filed against a recent court order holding that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against alleged drug trafficker “Harak Kata” and several other defendants cannot be maintained.4h agoGovt. confident of achieving US$9 billion foreign reserve target by year-end: Dy MinisterThe government is looking to diversify sources of foreign exchange and attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as Sri Lanka prepares to meet significant external debt obligations, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (20).5h agoGovt. confident of achieving US$9 billion foreign reserve target by year-end: Dy MinisterThe government is looking to diversify sources of foreign exchange and attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as Sri Lanka prepares to meet significant external debt obligations, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (20).5h agoPresident arrives in ParliamentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament a short while ago.5h agoPresident arrives in ParliamentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament a short while ago.5h agoBASL seeks bipartisan participation in briefing on proposed extension of judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for a proposed briefing for Members of Parliament on the extension of the retirement age of judges to be postponed until bipartisan participation can be assured.5h agoBASL seeks bipartisan participation in briefing on proposed extension of judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for a proposed briefing for Members of Parliament on the extension of the retirement age of judges to be postponed until bipartisan participation can be assured.5h ago
