Police move to freeze Rs. 15 million property linked to ‘Midigama Chooti’ The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has taken steps to temporarily suspend the use, transfer or sale of a residence allegedly belonging to organised criminal figure Prabath Madusanka, alias “Midigama Chooti.”10m agoUN human rights report urges robust accountability and institutional reforms in Sri LankaA UN Human Rights report calls on the Sri Lankan Government to build on the steps it has taken to bolster accountability for human rights violations and advance reconciliation and healing, according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).26m agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.50m agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanturai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.50m agoSri Lanka, Bhutan agree to advance education and vocational training cooperationPrime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, held a bilateral meeting with Yeezang De Thapa, 1h agoSri Lanka, Bhutan agree to advance education and vocational training cooperationPrime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her capacity as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, held a bilateral meeting with Yeezang De Thapa, 1h agoOver 96,000 people affected by dry weather: DMCMore than 96,000 individuals have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).1h agoOver 96,000 people affected by dry weather: DMCMore than 96,000 individuals have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).1h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Minister Johnston Fernando arrested by Bribery Commission Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation.1h agoNEWS ALERTFormer Minister Johnston Fernando arrested by Bribery Commission Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation.1h agoUS Federal Maritime Commission chairman to visit Sri LankaU.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and FMC Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will visit Sri Lanka September 6–10 to advance U.S.-Sri Lanka cooperation on maritime trade, investment, and 1h agoUS Federal Maritime Commission chairman to visit Sri LankaU.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and FMC Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will visit Sri Lanka September 6–10 to advance U.S.-Sri Lanka cooperation on maritime trade, investment, and 1h agoMan arrested for allegedly sharing woman’s nude photos on social mediaA 36-year-old man has been arrested by the Kandy Sub-Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly sharing nude photographs of a woman on social media.1h agoMan arrested for allegedly sharing woman’s nude photos on social mediaA 36-year-old man has been arrested by the Kandy Sub-Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly sharing nude photographs of a woman on social media.1h agoWoman arrested in Mattakkuliya with narcotic pills worth Rs. 200,000A woman has been arrested in Mattakkuliya by the Colombo Crimes Division with a stock of narcotic pills valued at approximately Rs. 200,000.2h agoWoman arrested in Mattakkuliya with narcotic pills worth Rs. 200,000A woman has been arrested in Mattakkuliya by the Colombo Crimes Division with a stock of narcotic pills valued at approximately Rs. 200,000.2h agoPregnant woman killed in sharp-weapon attack in KalpitiyaA 26-year-old pregnant woman has been murdered after being attacked with a sharp weapon in the Palakudawa area of Kalpitiya.2h agoPregnant woman killed in sharp-weapon attack in KalpitiyaA 26-year-old pregnant woman has been murdered after being attacked with a sharp weapon in the Palakudawa area of Kalpitiya.2h agoNEWS ALERTJohnston Fernando arrives at Bribery Commission to record statementFormer Minister Johnston Fernando arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to provide a statement, said Ada Derana reporter.2h agoNEWS ALERTJohnston Fernando arrives at Bribery Commission to record statementFormer Minister Johnston Fernando arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today to provide a statement, said Ada Derana reporter.2h agoNepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official saysProperty, housing and infrastructure worth at least 387.5 billion Nepalese rupees ($2.56 billion) was lost in Nepal's catastrophic floods last week, the country's disaster authority chief told Reuters on Friday.2h agoNepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official saysProperty, housing and infrastructure worth at least 387.5 billion Nepalese rupees ($2.56 billion) was lost in Nepal's catastrophic floods last week, the country's disaster authority chief told Reuters on Friday.2h agoVance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for endU.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the fighting between the United States and Iran was not a war and declined to provide a timeline for when the conflict would be over, underscoring the challenge the Trump administration faces as the hostilities 2h agoVance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for endU.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the fighting between the United States and Iran was not a war and declined to provide a timeline for when the conflict would be over, underscoring the challenge the Trump administration faces as the hostilities 2h agoNEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa appears before Bribery CommissionSLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (04), said Ada Derana reporter.3h agoNEWS ALERTNamal Rajapaksa appears before Bribery CommissionSLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (04), said Ada Derana reporter.3h agoNepal-China flash floods death toll rises to 1,280, over 5,620 missing as search, rescue enter 2nd weekThe death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and China rose to 1,280 on Thursday, while more than 5,620 people remained missing as search and rescue operations entered their second week.3h agoNepal-China flash floods death toll rises to 1,280, over 5,620 missing as search, rescue enter 2nd weekThe death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and China rose to 1,280 on Thursday, while more than 5,620 people remained missing as search and rescue operations entered their second week.3h agoCPC reduces prices of furnace oil and naphthaThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a reduction in the prices of furnace oil and naphtha, effective from midnight today (04). 3h agoCPC reduces prices of furnace oil and naphthaThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a reduction in the prices of furnace oil and naphtha, effective from midnight today (04). 3h agoCompensation for drought-affected crops to commence todayThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced that the payment of compensation for cultivations affected by dry weather conditions across several districts will commence today (04).3h agoCompensation for drought-affected crops to commence todayThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced that the payment of compensation for cultivations affected by dry weather conditions across several districts will commence today (04).3h agoNamal Rajapaksa to appear before Bribery Commission todayMember of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (04).4h agoNamal Rajapaksa to appear before Bribery Commission todayMember of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (04).4h agoShowers above 50mm expected in several areas todaySeveral parts of the country could receive fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres today (04), with showers and thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2.00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology.5h agoShowers above 50mm expected in several areas todaySeveral parts of the country could receive fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres today (04), with showers and thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2.00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology.5h agoIMF team to visit Sri Lanka next week for EFF review and Article IV talksAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23 to hold discussions with government authorities on the combined Seventh Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the 2026 Article IV Consultation.5h agoIMF team to visit Sri Lanka next week for EFF review and Article IV talksAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23 to hold discussions with government authorities on the combined Seventh Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the 2026 Article IV Consultation.5h ago
