Court orders further probe into alleged US$6.7 million fertilizer import lossThe Bribery Commission has informed court that investigations are continuing into the alleged loss of more than USD 6.7 million to the government over the importation of substandard organic fertilizer during the administration of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.3m agoSpecial traffic plan announced for Fourth Randoli Perahera in KandySri Lanka Police have announced a special security and traffic plan for the fourth Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera, which will be held tomorrow (26).41m agoUS set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials sayThe Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. 42m agoUS set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials sayThe Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. 42m agoTraining aircraft involved in accident while landing at Ratmalana AirportA training aircraft was involved in an accident while landing at the Ratmalana Airport today (25).1h agoTraining aircraft involved in accident while landing at Ratmalana AirportA training aircraft was involved in an accident while landing at the Ratmalana Airport today (25).1h agoSuresh Sallay’s PTA Detention Challenge: Court to announce order on October 7The Court of Appeal will announce on October 7 whether notices should be issued on the intervening petitions filed in connection with a petition submitted by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay.1h agoSuresh Sallay’s PTA Detention Challenge: Court to announce order on October 7The Court of Appeal will announce on October 7 whether notices should be issued on the intervening petitions filed in connection with a petition submitted by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay.1h agoGovt. plans to hold Provincial Council elections ‘as soon as possible’The government intends to hold the Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated. 1h agoGovt. plans to hold Provincial Council elections ‘as soon as possible’The government intends to hold the Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated. 1h agoFuel QR system to continue amid ongoing Middle East conflictThe government will continue using the QR code system for fuel distribution as the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ended, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25).1h agoFuel QR system to continue amid ongoing Middle East conflictThe government will continue using the QR code system for fuel distribution as the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ended, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25).1h agoPaddy Marketing Board purchases 45,362 MT of paddy under Yala season programmeThe Paddy Marketing Board has purchased 45,362 metric tonnes of paddy under the government’s paddy purchasing programme for the Yala season, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25). 1h agoPaddy Marketing Board purchases 45,362 MT of paddy under Yala season programmeThe Paddy Marketing Board has purchased 45,362 metric tonnes of paddy under the government’s paddy purchasing programme for the Yala season, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25). 1h ago‘Panadura Nilanga’ remanded until September 3Alleged drug trafficker Nilanga Sampath Silva, alias ‘Panadura Nilanga,’ has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.2h ago‘Panadura Nilanga’ remanded until September 3Alleged drug trafficker Nilanga Sampath Silva, alias ‘Panadura Nilanga,’ has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.2h ago72-hour detention order issued against ‘Bus Lalith’A 72-hour detention order has been issued against organized crime suspect Lalith Kannangara, alias ‘Bus Lalith’, following his return to Sri Lanka after being arrested in Dubai.2h ago72-hour detention order issued against ‘Bus Lalith’A 72-hour detention order has been issued against organized crime suspect Lalith Kannangara, alias ‘Bus Lalith’, following his return to Sri Lanka after being arrested in Dubai.2h agoNEWS ALERT‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ remanded until September 3Detained organized crime gang member ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.2h agoNEWS ALERT‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ remanded until September 3Detained organized crime gang member ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.2h agoPrajashakthi Programme: 23,000 projects implemented using Rs. 23 billionApproximately 23,000 projects have been implemented under the government’s “Prajashakthi” programme using Rs. 23 billion of the Rs. 25 billion allocated in the 2026 Budget, with all projects expected to be completed by the end of this year.2h agoPrajashakthi Programme: 23,000 projects implemented using Rs. 23 billionApproximately 23,000 projects have been implemented under the government’s “Prajashakthi” programme using Rs. 23 billion of the Rs. 25 billion allocated in the 2026 Budget, with all projects expected to be completed by the end of this year.2h agoNo decision to raise minimum age for three-wheeler drivers to 40: MinisterThe government has not yet considered a proposal to increase the minimum age for driving three-wheelers to 40, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25). 3h agoNo decision to raise minimum age for three-wheeler drivers to 40: MinisterThe government has not yet considered a proposal to increase the minimum age for driving three-wheelers to 40, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25). 3h agoNEWS ALERTNew 90-day detention order issued for former SIS Chief Suresh SallayA new 90-day detention order has been issued to further detain and question former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay in connection with the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.3h agoNEWS ALERTNew 90-day detention order issued for former SIS Chief Suresh SallayA new 90-day detention order has been issued to further detain and question former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay in connection with the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.3h agoDetained organized crime gang member “Kehelbaddara Padme” produced before courtDetained organized crime gang member “Kehelbaddara Padme” has been produced before the court, according to officials.3h agoDetained organized crime gang member “Kehelbaddara Padme” produced before courtDetained organized crime gang member “Kehelbaddara Padme” has been produced before the court, according to officials.3h agoExpert Panel given two months to review Electoral SystemAn Expert Panel appointed to review and recommend reforms to the electoral system has been given two months to complete its work, the Department of Communication of Parliament said.3h agoExpert Panel given two months to review Electoral SystemAn Expert Panel appointed to review and recommend reforms to the electoral system has been given two months to complete its work, the Department of Communication of Parliament said.3h agoCabinet approves Rs. 104.9 billion Central Expressway link road projectThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to develop link roads connecting Sections I, III and IV of the Central Expressway with the existing road network in the Western, Central and North Western Provinces.3h agoCabinet approves Rs. 104.9 billion Central Expressway link road projectThe Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to develop link roads connecting Sections I, III and IV of the Central Expressway with the existing road network in the Western, Central and North Western Provinces.3h agoHomes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifiesWidespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra intensified on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of people relocated, while another storm system made its way towards Japan and Taiwan. 3h agoHomes submerged, tens of thousands relocated in China's south as flooding intensifiesWidespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra intensified on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of people relocated, while another storm system made its way towards Japan and Taiwan. 3h agoNEWS ALERT2027 ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ for Sinhala and Tamil New Year releasedThe Government has officially released the ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ (auspicious times schedule) for the 2027 Sinhala and Tamil New Year.4h agoNEWS ALERT2027 ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ for Sinhala and Tamil New Year releasedThe Government has officially released the ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ (auspicious times schedule) for the 2027 Sinhala and Tamil New Year.4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until September 09 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until September 09 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.4h ago