MP Ramanathan Archchuna appears in court after warrant issuedJaffna District Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (27) through a lawyer after a warrant was issued against him for failing to appear in court, Ada Derana reporter said.1m agoChinese national killed in Port City identified as suspected online fraudsterThe Chinese national who was abducted from the Colombo Port City and later found murdered has been identified as a person suspected of earning money through computer-related fraud, the Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Colombo Range Nishantha de Zoysa said.12m agoIran threatens 'unforeseen' consequences after Ukrainian attack on Caspian Sea vesselIran's foreign ministry warned on Monday of "unforeseen" consequences following Ukraine's attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea over the weekend. 42m agoIran threatens 'unforeseen' consequences after Ukrainian attack on Caspian Sea vesselIran's foreign ministry warned on Monday of "unforeseen" consequences following Ukraine's attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea over the weekend. 42m agoAppeals Court defers consideration of Suresh Sallay’s writ petitionThe writ petition filed by Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection 44m agoAppeals Court defers consideration of Suresh Sallay’s writ petitionThe writ petition filed by Major General Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection 44m agoSri Lanka, India review progress of Indian-funded development projectsDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando held discussions with Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha today to review challenges affecting development projects being implemented in Sri Lanka with financial assistance from the government of India.56m agoSri Lanka, India review progress of Indian-funded development projectsDeputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando held discussions with Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha today to review challenges affecting development projects being implemented in Sri Lanka with financial assistance from the government of India.56m agoForeign Minister holds talks with ASEAN Secretary-General on strengthening regional tiesThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held discussions with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on strengthening engagement with ASEAN and enhancing regional cooperation on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 2026 in Manila.1h agoForeign Minister holds talks with ASEAN Secretary-General on strengthening regional tiesThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held discussions with ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn on strengthening engagement with ASEAN and enhancing regional cooperation on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 2026 in Manila.1h agoIran says it still controls Strait of Hormuz, not seeking talks, after Trump halts bombingIran said on Monday it was still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign that his top brass told him had run its course.1h agoIran says it still controls Strait of Hormuz, not seeking talks, after Trump halts bombingIran said on Monday it was still in control of the Strait of Hormuz and not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States, after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign that his top brass told him had run its course.1h agoIntegrity must go beyond fighting corruption, President’s Secretary saysNational Integrity Week, conducted under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Cleaner Sri Lanka,” commenced today (27) at the Presidential Secretariat with the aim of promoting ethical conduct, accountability and transparency within the public service.1h agoIntegrity must go beyond fighting corruption, President’s Secretary saysNational Integrity Week, conducted under the theme “A Culture of Integrity – A Cleaner Sri Lanka,” commenced today (27) at the Presidential Secretariat with the aim of promoting ethical conduct, accountability and transparency within the public service.1h agoFinal decision on Kavadi segment at Devinuwara Esala Perahera todayA final decision on whether Kavadi dance segment will be allowed at this year’s Esala Perahera of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya is expected to be announced today (27) following a special discussion among senior officials.2h agoFinal decision on Kavadi segment at Devinuwara Esala Perahera todayA final decision on whether Kavadi dance segment will be allowed at this year’s Esala Perahera of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya is expected to be announced today (27) following a special discussion among senior officials.2h agoGunman in Mount Lavinia cemetery shooting arrestedPolice have stated that the gunman involved in the shooting of the caretaker at the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has been arrested.2h agoGunman in Mount Lavinia cemetery shooting arrestedPolice have stated that the gunman involved in the shooting of the caretaker at the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia has been arrested.2h agoSri Lankan workers to gain more opportunities in Russia’s construction sectorEmployment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled and semi-skilled workers in Russia’s construction sector are set to expand following discussions between the Sri Lanka’s Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and Russia’s National Association of Builders (NOSTROY).2h agoSri Lankan workers to gain more opportunities in Russia’s construction sectorEmployment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled and semi-skilled workers in Russia’s construction sector are set to expand following discussions between the Sri Lanka’s Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and Russia’s National Association of Builders (NOSTROY).2h agoSri Lanka opens first honorary consulate in Davao City, PhilippinesSri Lanka has inaugurated its first Honorary Consulate in the Philippines, located in Davao City, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.2h agoSri Lanka opens first honorary consulate in Davao City, PhilippinesSri Lanka has inaugurated its first Honorary Consulate in the Philippines, located in Davao City, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.2h agoEx-DMT officer arrested over alleged illegal vehicle registrationThe Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested a former Management Services Officer of the Department of Motor Traffic in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal registration and transfer of a motor vehicle.2h agoEx-DMT officer arrested over alleged illegal vehicle registrationThe Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested a former Management Services Officer of the Department of Motor Traffic in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegal registration and transfer of a motor vehicle.2h agoPublic urged to conserve water, electricity as El Niño intensifiesSri Lanka is likely to experience higher temperatures and reduced rainfall in the coming months as the El Niño climate phenomenon persists, with authorities urging the public to use water and electricity sparingly.3h agoPublic urged to conserve water, electricity as El Niño intensifiesSri Lanka is likely to experience higher temperatures and reduced rainfall in the coming months as the El Niño climate phenomenon persists, with authorities urging the public to use water and electricity sparingly.3h agoJudicial Service Association opposes move to raise retirement age of top judges The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL) has called on the government to abandon its proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges serving on the country's superior courts.3h agoJudicial Service Association opposes move to raise retirement age of top judges The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL) has called on the government to abandon its proposed constitutional amendment to extend the retirement age of judges serving on the country's superior courts.3h agoSouth Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election lawA South Korean court on Monday (Jul 27) sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after finding him guilty of violating the election law by making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign.3h agoSouth Korea court gives ex-President Yoon suspended jail term for violating election lawA South Korean court on Monday (Jul 27) sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after finding him guilty of violating the election law by making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign.3h agoMotorcyclist arrested over Mount Lavinia cemetery shooting; overseas crime figure behind shootingThe Western Province South Crime Division has arrested the alleged motorcyclist involved in the shooting at the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Dehiwala on July 19. 3h agoMotorcyclist arrested over Mount Lavinia cemetery shooting; overseas crime figure behind shootingThe Western Province South Crime Division has arrested the alleged motorcyclist involved in the shooting at the Nisala Sevana Public Cemetery in Dehiwala on July 19. 3h agoSri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with 1.48kg of ‘Kush’ cannabisA Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a stock of “Kush” cannabis valued at Rs. 14.8 million out of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake was arrested this morning (27) by officers of the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB). 4h agoSri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with 1.48kg of ‘Kush’ cannabisA Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a stock of “Kush” cannabis valued at Rs. 14.8 million out of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake was arrested this morning (27) by officers of the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB). 4h agoSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee resignsSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee has tendered its resignation, citing several reasons for the decision. 4h agoSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee resignsSri Lanka’s Athletics Selection Committee has tendered its resignation, citing several reasons for the decision. 4h agoAgrahara members urged to complete database updates before deadlineThe National Insurance Trust Fund (NTF) has announced that the deadline for updating and approving member information in the Agrahara Database is July 31.5h agoAgrahara members urged to complete database updates before deadlineThe National Insurance Trust Fund (NTF) has announced that the deadline for updating and approving member information in the Agrahara Database is July 31.5h ago