Sarana Gunawardena’s wife, court employee and registrar further remanded Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena’s wife, a court employee, and a registrar, who were arrested and remanded in connection with a bribery case, have been further remanded until October 20 by order of the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.27m agoNEWS ALERTCourt summons FCID's OIC over Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s anticipatory bail pleaThe Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued notice requiring the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to appear before the court on October 12 in connection with former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s anticipatory bail application.53m agoSpeaker rejects Ajith P. Perera’s complaint over parliamentary privilege breachSpeaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has ruled that a privilege complaint submitted by SJB Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera does not constitute a prima facie breach of parliamentary privilege.59m agoSpeaker rejects Ajith P. Perera’s complaint over parliamentary privilege breachSpeaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has ruled that a privilege complaint submitted by SJB Parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera does not constitute a prima facie breach of parliamentary privilege.59m ago48-hour water cut for several areas in Katugastota from todayWater supply to several areas in Katugastota will be suspended for 48 hours starting today (06) due to essential maintenance work at the Katugastota Water Treatment Plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.1h ago48-hour water cut for several areas in Katugastota from todayWater supply to several areas in Katugastota will be suspended for 48 hours starting today (06) due to essential maintenance work at the Katugastota Water Treatment Plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNo-Confidence motion against Speaker to be presented to Parliament on FridayThe No-Confidence Motion against the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne will be presented to Parliament on Friday (09), Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera told Parliament today (06).1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTNo-Confidence motion against Speaker to be presented to Parliament on FridayThe No-Confidence Motion against the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne will be presented to Parliament on Friday (09), Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera told Parliament today (06).1h agoUPDATEMP Namal Rajapaksa brought to court The National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa who is currently in remand custody, has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago.1h agoUPDATEMP Namal Rajapaksa brought to court The National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa who is currently in remand custody, has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago.1h agoGnanasara Thero produced before Colombo High CourtThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was sentenced to imprisonment, has been produced before the Colombo High Court. 1h agoGnanasara Thero produced before Colombo High CourtThe General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was sentenced to imprisonment, has been produced before the Colombo High Court. 1h agoIndians aboard Turkish ship attacked by Russian drones, captain killed: ZelenskyA Russian drone strike on a civilian vessel in Black Sea on Monday killed the ship’s captain, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that Indian and an Azerbaijani citizens were also on board the ship. 2h agoIndians aboard Turkish ship attacked by Russian drones, captain killed: ZelenskyA Russian drone strike on a civilian vessel in Black Sea on Monday killed the ship’s captain, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that Indian and an Azerbaijani citizens were also on board the ship. 2h agoAt least 22 dead after two boats collide on Congo river, official saysAt least 22 people have died after two boats collided on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an official said. 2h agoAt least 22 dead after two boats collide on Congo river, official saysAt least 22 people have died after two boats collided on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an official said. 2h agoNEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa informed to appear before FCID on Oct. 13 - policeFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who returned to Sri Lanka last night, has been informed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on October 13, according to police.2h agoNEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa informed to appear before FCID on Oct. 13 - policeFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who returned to Sri Lanka last night, has been informed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on October 13, according to police.2h agoEight Indian nationals arrested over online gambling in ThalawathugodaEight Indian nationals have been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police for allegedly engaging in illegal online gambling for money. 3h agoEight Indian nationals arrested over online gambling in ThalawathugodaEight Indian nationals have been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police for allegedly engaging in illegal online gambling for money. 3h agoBridge collapse disrupts traffic on Galaha–Deltota RoadTraffic on the Galaha–Deltota Road has been completely disrupted after a section of a bridge in the Deltota area collapsed amid heavy rainfall. 3h agoBridge collapse disrupts traffic on Galaha–Deltota RoadTraffic on the Galaha–Deltota Road has been completely disrupted after a section of a bridge in the Deltota area collapsed amid heavy rainfall. 3h agoSigning of SJB no-confidence motion against Speaker to commence todayThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, this Friday (09). 3h agoSigning of SJB no-confidence motion against Speaker to commence todayThe Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to submit a no-confidence motion against Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, this Friday (09). 3h agoPrivate fuel distributors urged to maintain uninterrupted fuel suppliesThe Ministry of Energy has decided to instruct private fuel distribution companies to ensure the uninterrupted distribution of fuel. 3h agoPrivate fuel distributors urged to maintain uninterrupted fuel suppliesThe Ministry of Energy has decided to instruct private fuel distribution companies to ensure the uninterrupted distribution of fuel. 3h agoNew York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surgeNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025. 3h agoNew York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surgeNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025. 3h agoYemen's Houthis claim strikes on multiple Saudi targets, Saudi-led coalition says foiled Red Sea plotYemen's Houthi group said late Monday that it struck airports, an oil facility and military sites across Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, while the Saudi-led coalition said it foiled a Houthi plot targeting southern Red Sea waterways. 4h agoYemen's Houthis claim strikes on multiple Saudi targets, Saudi-led coalition says foiled Red Sea plotYemen's Houthi group said late Monday that it struck airports, an oil facility and military sites across Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, while the Saudi-led coalition said it foiled a Houthi plot targeting southern Red Sea waterways. 4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFormer CMC councillor Mahinda Kahandagama arrestedFormer Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) on charges of drug trafficking, Police said. 4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTFormer CMC councillor Mahinda Kahandagama arrestedFormer Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) on charges of drug trafficking, Police said. 4h agoTrump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF FairfordPresident Donald Trump has said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base. 5h agoTrump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF FairfordPresident Donald Trump has said the US moved its bombers out of RAF Fairford because of "some threats" to the base. 5h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Mannar districts after 1.00 p.m, today (06), the Department of Meteorology said. 5h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the islandShowers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura and Mannar districts after 1.00 p.m, today (06), the Department of Meteorology said. 5h agoNEWS ALERTFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returns to Sri LankaFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has reportedly returned to the island a short while ago. 10h agoNEWS ALERTFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returns to Sri LankaFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has reportedly returned to the island a short while ago. 10h ago
