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Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report
Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on an ongoing investigation into a complaint filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake over alleged misappropriation of public funds. MORE..
Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit. MORE..
Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year
Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held today (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban area and related plans. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and in the Trincomalee district. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders
Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders
Sri Lanka and Indonesia have held discussions to grant visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries. MORE..
South Korean appeals court gives 7-year jail term to former President Yoon in arrest obstruction case
South Korean appeals court gives 7-year jail term to former President Yoon in arrest obstruction case
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday gave a seven-year jail term to former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges including obstructing investigators trying to execute an arrest warrant since his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration. MORE..
Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report
Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report
US President Donald Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, as the US looks to intensify economic pressure on Iran as the war enters its third month. MORE..
Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5
Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5
The price of wheat flour will be increased with effect from today (29), the Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited has announced. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns
The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports. MORE..
Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama
Suspected gunman linked to foreign-based underworld figure arrested in Homagama
A suspected gunman linked to an organized criminal known as “Homagama Gagana” who is currently residing overseas has been arrested by police. MORE..
President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk
President meets Ven. Pannakara Thero following “Ehipassiko” peace walk
Following the state closing ceremony of the seven-day “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people around the world and the heritage of Buddhism...MORE..
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today
SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today (29), SLC said in a statement. MORE..
Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India
Fisheries Minister condemns assault on Sri Lankan national in India
The Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekhar has strongly condemned the incident in which a Sri Lankan national was arrested and severely assaulted in India. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested by the Ilavalai Police on Monday, has been granted bail. MORE..
Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
Bus accident leaves two injured after driver suffers medical emergency
A bus travelling from Moratuwa to Panadura veered off the road and crashed into a house after the driver suffered a sudden illness, police stated. MORE..
Final decision on proposed electricity tariff revision on May 9
Final decision on proposed electricity tariff revision on May 9
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that its final decision on the proposed revision of electricity tariffs will be made public on May 9. MORE..
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
15 Tamil Nadu fishermen released from Sri Lanka land in Chennai
A total of 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen landed this morning following their release from the Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
Trader fined Rs. 200,000 for selling rice above controlled price
Trader fined Rs. 200,000 for selling rice above controlled price
A trader in Colombo 11 has been fined Rs. 200,000 by court for selling samba rice above the regulated maximum retail price, the Consumer Affairs Authority said. MORE..
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Britain’s King Charles did not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, introducing the fraught subject of the Middle East conflict into comments at a White House state dinner for the visiting royal. MORE..
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Nipuni Wasana claims Gold in Beach Wrestling 50kg event at Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana won the gold medal in the Beach Wrestling - Women’s 50kg event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China. MORE..
Anant Ambani offers to save Pablo Escobar’s hippos
Anant Ambani offers to save Pablo Escobar’s hippos
An Indian billionaire’s son has offered to help Colombia get rid of a problem it has grappled with for years - a herd of hippos linked to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. MORE..
Ven. Pannakara Thero and delegation leave Sri Lanka after concluding “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk
Ven. Pannakara Thero and delegation leave Sri Lanka after concluding “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk
The group of Buddhist monks and participants who concluded the seven-day “Ehipassiko” peace walk in Sri Lanka departed the island this morning (29). MORE..
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka, declared by the President, has been extended by one month. MORE..
Case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be taken up today
Case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be taken up today
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up again today (29) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Godage Publications founder Sirisumana Godage passes away
Godage Publications founder Sirisumana Godage passes away
Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage, the founder of Godage Publications, has passed away at the age of 90. MORE..