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Sarath Fonseka wants more focus on empowering Sri Lanka’s military
Sarath Fonseka wants more focus on empowering Sri Lanka’s military
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, says he has not seen significant progress in the country’s military after the end of the war. MORE..
Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly ‘spying’ for Pakistan
Indian YouTuber arrested for allegedly ‘spying’ for Pakistan
Police in India have arrested a local YouTuber on suspicion of spying for Pakistan. MORE..
Over 1,000 killed in road accidents in 2025
Over 1,000 killed in road accidents in 2025
A total of 1,007 individuals have died in road accidents across the country so far this year, according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..
Mervyn Silva, Prasanna Ranaweera and 3 others further remanded
Mervyn Silva, Prasanna Ranaweera and 3 others further remanded
Former Minister Mervyn Silva, former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera and three others arrested and remanded for allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents, have been further remanded. MORE..
National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony underway in Battaramulla
National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony underway in Battaramulla
The National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony has commenced opposite the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla. MORE..
| May 19, 2025 4:32 pm
Indian SC dismisses Sri Lankan national’s plea against deportation
Indian SC dismisses Sri Lankan national’s plea against deportation
The Supreme Court of India on Monday (19) declined to entertain a plea filed by a Sri Lankan national challenging his deportation after serving a jail term. MORE..
China to cut gasoline, diesel retail prices
China to cut gasoline, diesel retail prices
China will reduce the retail prices of gasoline and diesel on Tuesday to reflect recent changes in international oil prices, the country’s top economic planner said. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in six districts
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in six districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in six districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
Deshabandu Tennakoon appears before inquiry committee
Deshabandu Tennakoon appears before inquiry committee
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon appeared before the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee today (May 19), which is tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct and serious abuse of office against him. MORE..
Promotions granted to tri-forces personnel to mark National War Heroes’ Day
Promotions granted to tri-forces personnel to mark National War Heroes’ Day
As part of the 16th National War Heroes’ Day celebrations, promotions have been granted to officers and other ranks across the tri-forces. MORE..
Complaint filed with Bribery Comm. over Presidential Secretariat vehicle auction
Complaint filed with Bribery Comm. over Presidential Secretariat vehicle auction
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) regarding the auction of vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Former MP Milan Jayatilleke granted bail
Former MP Milan Jayatilleke granted bail
Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Milan Jayatilleke has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after being arrested earlier today (19). MORE..
Parliament to convene from May 20 to 23
Parliament to convene from May 20 to 23
The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, announced that Parliament is scheduled to convene from Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, May 23. MORE..
Gunmen open fire at shop in Dehiwala
Gunmen open fire at shop in Dehiwala
Sri Lanka Police reported that two men who arrived on a motorcycle have opened fire at a shop in Nedimala, Dehiwala. MORE..
Ex-Minister Mahindananda remanded
Ex-Minister Mahindananda remanded
Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage has been remanded until May 26 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the controversial payment made to a Chinese firm for a consignment of substandard organic fertiliser in 2021. MORE..
Suspected gunman in Mount Lavinia shooting arrested
Suspected gunman in Mount Lavinia shooting arrested
The Mount Lavinia Division Criminal Investigation Unit has arrested the suspected shooter involved in the murder of a youth in a shooting incident that occurred earlier this month at a junction near Sylvester Road in Mount Lavinia. MORE..
President vows to prevent repetition of past tragedies during visit to war heroes
President vows to prevent repetition of past tragedies during visit to war heroes
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit this morning (19) to the Mihindu Seth Medura convalescent home in Attidiya, where he inquired into the health and wellbeing of the resident war heroes currently receiving long-term care at the facility. MORE..
Former MP Milan Jayatilleke arrested
Former MP Milan Jayatilleke arrested
Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Milan Jayatilleke has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued for severe lightning in several provinces. MORE..
Terror attack averted in Hyderabad, 2 ISIS-linked suspects arrested
Terror attack averted in Hyderabad, 2 ISIS-linked suspects arrested
A local court in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram town on Sunday evening remanded two suspected terrorists, allegedly linked to a Saudi Arabia-based outfit, to 14 days of judicial custody, according to people familiar with the matter. MORE..
SJB-UNP agree to establish power in LG bodies where opposition has majority
SJB-UNP agree to establish power in LG bodies where opposition has majority
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have come to a preliminary agreement in relation to the establishment of power within local government bodies that have a majority for the opposition. MORE..
Court orders police to submit progress report in Kotahena schoolgirl suicide case
Court orders police to submit progress report in Kotahena schoolgirl suicide case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today directed Police to submit a report on the progress of the investigation into the schoolteacher suspected of abusing a schoolgirl who subsequently committed suicide in Kotahena. MORE..
Ex-Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage appears in court
Ex-Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage appears in court
Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is the subject of an arrest warrant in connection with the importation of a shipment of substandard organic fertilizer from a Chinese company during the previous administration, has appeared before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (19). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector declines in April 2025
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector declines in April 2025
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing declined in April 2025 due to contraction in several key sub-indices, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said. MORE..
Lufthansa flight flew without a pilot for 10 minutes after co-pilot fainted, report finds
Lufthansa flight flew without a pilot for 10 minutes after co-pilot fainted, report finds
A Lufthansa flight with 205 people on board went without a pilot for 10 minutes last year after the co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit, according to a new report from Spain’s accident investigation authority. MORE..