Land Registrar in Colombo arrested over racket linked to organised criminalsA female Land Registrar has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over her alleged involvement in a large-scale racket of aiding organised criminals by forging documents and unlawfully transferring ownership of properties.15m agoNEWS ALERTContainer truck overturns near Grandpass, traffic disruptedAn overturned container truck has obstructed two lanes of the road between Dematagoda and Peliyagoda near Grandpass in Colombo, prompting police to implement traffic diversions while efforts are underway to clear the obstruction.16m agoRs. 12 billion in crop damage compensation paid to over 200,000 farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced that crop damage compensation totaling Rs. 12,341.5 million has been paid to 202,025 farmers affected by last year’s Cyclone Ditwah.1h agoRs. 12 billion in crop damage compensation paid to over 200,000 farmersThe Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced that crop damage compensation totaling Rs. 12,341.5 million has been paid to 202,025 farmers affected by last year’s Cyclone Ditwah.1h agoNew US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief saysThe new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were “absolutely necessary,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.1h agoNew US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief saysThe new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were “absolutely necessary,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.1h agoOil prices jump 6% as Trump says ceasefire with Iran ‘over’Oil prices jumped nearly 6% on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the US ceasefire with Iran was “over,” raising fears of renewed conflict and fresh supply disruptions in the Middle East.1h agoOil prices jump 6% as Trump says ceasefire with Iran ‘over’Oil prices jumped nearly 6% on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the US ceasefire with Iran was “over,” raising fears of renewed conflict and fresh supply disruptions in the Middle East.1h agoNEWS ALERTNegombo Prison Clash: BASL calls for independent probe and prison reforms The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over the violent incidents reported at the Negombo Prison between July 5 and 7, 2026, which resulted in the deaths of 27 people, including seven prison officers, while more than 100 others were injured. 1h agoNEWS ALERTNegombo Prison Clash: BASL calls for independent probe and prison reforms The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over the violent incidents reported at the Negombo Prison between July 5 and 7, 2026, which resulted in the deaths of 27 people, including seven prison officers, while more than 100 others were injured. 1h agoNEWS ALERTTrump says Iran ceasefire is over but negotiations can continueUS President Donald Trump says that the interim agreement with Iran is “over” but he will allow talks to continue. 2h agoNEWS ALERTTrump says Iran ceasefire is over but negotiations can continueUS President Donald Trump says that the interim agreement with Iran is “over” but he will allow talks to continue. 2h agoNEWS ALERTAnother prison officer dies following Negombo Prison ClashAnother prison officer who sustained injuries during the clash at the Negombo Prison earlier in the week has succumbed to his injuries, authorities said. 2h agoNEWS ALERTAnother prison officer dies following Negombo Prison ClashAnother prison officer who sustained injuries during the clash at the Negombo Prison earlier in the week has succumbed to his injuries, authorities said. 2h agoCase against ex-President Ranil adjourned till SeptemberThe case filed over the alleged misappropriation of public funds against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the former Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake has been adjourned till September 30. 2h agoCase against ex-President Ranil adjourned till SeptemberThe case filed over the alleged misappropriation of public funds against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the former Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake has been adjourned till September 30. 2h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Jagath Pushpakumara granted bailFormer Minister Jagath Pushpakumara, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (08), has been granted bail. 3h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Jagath Pushpakumara granted bailFormer Minister Jagath Pushpakumara, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (08), has been granted bail. 3h agoSri Lanka prepares new framework to protect children from social media risksThe pilot project currently being implemented to reduce social media usage among children below the age of 16 has shown successful results, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated.3h agoSri Lanka prepares new framework to protect children from social media risksThe pilot project currently being implemented to reduce social media usage among children below the age of 16 has shown successful results, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated.3h agoPresident orders targeted welfare reforms to empower low-income familiesPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to establish a stronger social security system based on a scientific assessment mechanism to ensure welfare programmes genuinely empower beneficiary families.3h agoPresident orders targeted welfare reforms to empower low-income familiesPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to establish a stronger social security system based on a scientific assessment mechanism to ensure welfare programmes genuinely empower beneficiary families.3h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Jagath Pushpakumara arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Jagath Pushpakumara has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. 3h agoNEWS ALERTEx-Minister Jagath Pushpakumara arrested by Bribery CommissionFormer Minister Jagath Pushpakumara has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. 3h agoNWSDB to launch ‘Water Supply Disconnection Week’ over unpaid billsThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that it will conduct a ‘Water Supply Disconnection Week’ from July 13 to 19, 2026, to recover outstanding water bill arrears.4h agoNWSDB to launch ‘Water Supply Disconnection Week’ over unpaid billsThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that it will conduct a ‘Water Supply Disconnection Week’ from July 13 to 19, 2026, to recover outstanding water bill arrears.4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remanded till July 22Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, who was arrested over allegations that he had received two salaries from two government institutions has been further remanded. 4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remanded till July 22Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, who was arrested over allegations that he had received two salaries from two government institutions has been further remanded. 4h agoCourt seeks update on Government Analyst’s findings in Kapila Chandrasena death probeThe Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court on today (08) issued a reminder to the Government Analyst to submit a forensic report on unidentified substances recovered from the scene where former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead.4h agoCourt seeks update on Government Analyst’s findings in Kapila Chandrasena death probeThe Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court on today (08) issued a reminder to the Government Analyst to submit a forensic report on unidentified substances recovered from the scene where former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was found dead.4h agoNEWS ALERTEight sentenced to death over 1997 double murder caseThe Colombo High Court has sentenced eight individuals to death after finding them guilty of murder charges following a lengthy trial.4h agoNEWS ALERTEight sentenced to death over 1997 double murder caseThe Colombo High Court has sentenced eight individuals to death after finding them guilty of murder charges following a lengthy trial.4h agoPrivate bus overturns into Thalagala Oya in Nuwara EliyaA private bus overturned into the Thalagala Oya near Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, today (July 8), police said.4h agoPrivate bus overturns into Thalagala Oya in Nuwara EliyaA private bus overturned into the Thalagala Oya near Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, today (July 8), police said.4h agoNEWS ALERTDengue death toll climbs to 42, total infections cross 63,000The number of dengue-related deaths reported so far this year has increased to 42, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.5h agoNEWS ALERTDengue death toll climbs to 42, total infections cross 63,000The number of dengue-related deaths reported so far this year has increased to 42, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.5h agoAnother inmate from Negombo prison dies after transfer to AgunukolapelessaAn inmate who was transferred to the Agunukolapelessa Prison following the unrest that broke out at the Negombo Prison has passed away. 5h agoAnother inmate from Negombo prison dies after transfer to AgunukolapelessaAn inmate who was transferred to the Agunukolapelessa Prison following the unrest that broke out at the Negombo Prison has passed away. 5h ago
