Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jailGuo Wengui, who was once believed to be one of China's richest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in jail in the US for running a billion dollar scam. 39m agoFinal report on missing US$2.5 mln Treasury funds to be tabled in Parliament next weekThe final report into the disappearance of US$2.5 million from the Treasury will be presented to Parliament in the coming weeks, according to Chair of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), MP Harsha de Silva. 1h agoAsset and liability declaration deadline ends today; fines from tomorrowThe deadline for submitting Asset and Liability Declarations is set to end today (30), according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). 1h agoAsset and liability declaration deadline ends today; fines from tomorrowThe deadline for submitting Asset and Liability Declarations is set to end today (30), according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). 1h agoBASL to seek public views on proposal to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has decided to conduct a public consultation on the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. 1h agoBASL to seek public views on proposal to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has decided to conduct a public consultation on the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. 1h agoBus associations call for annual fare revision to take effect from tomorrowThe annual bus fare revision should come into effect from tomorrow (01), according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA). 1h agoBus associations call for annual fare revision to take effect from tomorrowThe annual bus fare revision should come into effect from tomorrow (01), according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA). 1h agoSeveral young lives lost in road accidents across the island yesterdaySeveral young individuals have lost their lives in a series of road accidents reported across Sri Lanka yesterday (29), according to Police. 2h agoSeveral young lives lost in road accidents across the island yesterdaySeveral young individuals have lost their lives in a series of road accidents reported across Sri Lanka yesterday (29), according to Police. 2h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (30), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (30), the Department of Meteorology said. 3h agoSupreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powersThe U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to let Donald Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as it stood firm to preserve the central bank's cherished independence against an unprecedented challenge by the Republican president. 3h agoSupreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powersThe U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to let Donald Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as it stood firm to preserve the central bank's cherished independence against an unprecedented challenge by the Republican president. 3h agoPresident participates in Poson Poya religious observances President Anura Kumara Dissanayake participated in the illumination (Aloka Pooja) held at the Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya in conjunction with the 2026 National Poson Festival.10h agoPresident participates in Poson Poya religious observances President Anura Kumara Dissanayake participated in the illumination (Aloka Pooja) held at the Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya in conjunction with the 2026 National Poson Festival.10h agoAuto Diesel, Petrol 92 Octane prices reducedThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (29).11h agoAuto Diesel, Petrol 92 Octane prices reducedThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (29).11h ago12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concernsA total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, authorities state.11h ago12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concernsA total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, authorities state.11h agoDR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaMass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says.12h agoDR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaMass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says.12h agoKaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concernsThe Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over prolonged delays in waste collection, according to Mayor Ranjan Jayalal.12h agoKaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concernsThe Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over prolonged delays in waste collection, according to Mayor Ranjan Jayalal.12h agoThousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri LankaThousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero, who introduced Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BCE.13h agoThousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri LankaThousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero, who introduced Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BCE.13h agoVatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of JaffnaThe Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna.13h agoVatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of JaffnaThe Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna.13h agoFive dead following shooting in Stade, northern GermanyFive people are dead following a shooting in Stade, northern Germany.15h agoFive dead following shooting in Stade, northern GermanyFive people are dead following a shooting in Stade, northern Germany.15h agoYouth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in WaskaduwaA 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. 15h agoYouth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in WaskaduwaA 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. 15h agoCoconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptionsSri Lanka’s coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January–May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Coconut Development Authority.15h agoCoconut exports climb to US$ 514 million despite global trade disruptionsSri Lanka’s coconut export earnings rose to US$ 514 million during the January–May period this year, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Coconut Development Authority.15h agoUS-Iran meeting will take place in Doha on Tuesday: Trump US President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Doha on Tuesday.15h agoUS-Iran meeting will take place in Doha on Tuesday: Trump US President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Doha on Tuesday.15h agoIranian President says US$ 6 billion of assets frozen in Qatar will be returnedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that half of Iran’s frozen assets held in Qatar will be returned to Tehran.16h agoIranian President says US$ 6 billion of assets frozen in Qatar will be returnedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that half of Iran’s frozen assets held in Qatar will be returned to Tehran.16h ago
