Case against Shiran Basik over cocaine trafficking to be taken up in January 2027The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against three defendants, including alleged major drug trafficker Shiran Basik, be called for a further pre-trial conference on January 25, 2027.49m agoDon't judge 2027 Budget solely on welfare benefits or tax concessions: Dy MinisterThe general public should not assess the 2027 Budget solely on the basis of welfare benefits or tax concessions, but should instead consider its overall economic direction and the transformation it seeks to achieve, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has said.1h agoAir India flight issues hijack alert just before take-off at Kolkata AirportPanic ensued at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday morning following reports of a hijack threat directed at a Mumbai-bound Air India flight.1h agoAir India flight issues hijack alert just before take-off at Kolkata AirportPanic ensued at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday morning following reports of a hijack threat directed at a Mumbai-bound Air India flight.1h agoNEWS ALERTCase against ex-President Ranil postponed until Dec. 9The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe until December 9.2h agoNEWS ALERTCase against ex-President Ranil postponed until Dec. 9The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe until December 9.2h agoAppeals Court begins hearing contempt of court proceedings against MP Dilith Jayaweera and several othersThe Court of Appeal today (11) commenced consideration of a complaint filed by the Colombo Fort Magistrate against leader of the Sarvajana Balaya Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, former MPs Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila, along with several others, over allegations of contempt of court.2h agoAppeals Court begins hearing contempt of court proceedings against MP Dilith Jayaweera and several othersThe Court of Appeal today (11) commenced consideration of a complaint filed by the Colombo Fort Magistrate against leader of the Sarvajana Balaya Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, former MPs Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila, along with several others, over allegations of contempt of court.2h agoEx-President Ranil arrives at Fort Magistrate’s CourtFormer President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (11) for the hearing of the case filed over the alleged misuse of public funds.2h agoEx-President Ranil arrives at Fort Magistrate’s CourtFormer President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (11) for the hearing of the case filed over the alleged misuse of public funds.2h agoPresident reviews final 2027 Budget proposals ahead of presentation to parliamentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (11) reviewed the final document containing the proposals of the 2027 Budget at the Presidential Secretariat, ahead of its presentation to Parliament tomorrow (12).2h agoPresident reviews final 2027 Budget proposals ahead of presentation to parliamentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (11) reviewed the final document containing the proposals of the 2027 Budget at the Presidential Secretariat, ahead of its presentation to Parliament tomorrow (12).2h agoKotmale reservoir spill gates opened amid forecast of further rainfallThe spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir have been opened at 11:30 a.m. today (11), releasing water at a rate of 150 cubic metres per second into the Kotmale Oya.2h agoKotmale reservoir spill gates opened amid forecast of further rainfallThe spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir have been opened at 11:30 a.m. today (11), releasing water at a rate of 150 cubic metres per second into the Kotmale Oya.2h agoArrest warrant issued for Balangoda Kassapa TheroAn arrest warrant has been issued against Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero after he failed to appear before the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court today (11).2h agoArrest warrant issued for Balangoda Kassapa TheroAn arrest warrant has been issued against Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero after he failed to appear before the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court today (11).2h agoHealth Minister Nalinda Jayatissa elected Chair of first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ meetingMinister of Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been unanimously elected Chair of the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting, which commenced in Colombo today (11).3h agoHealth Minister Nalinda Jayatissa elected Chair of first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ meetingMinister of Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has been unanimously elected Chair of the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting, which commenced in Colombo today (11).3h agoPresident to present 2027 Budget in parliament tomorrowPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget to Parliament tomorrow (12) afternoon.3h agoPresident to present 2027 Budget in parliament tomorrowPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the 2027 Budget to Parliament tomorrow (12) afternoon.3h agoRockfall risk persists in Kadugannawa, NBRI Geologist warnsThe risk of further rockfalls remains in the Kadugannawa area, Senior Geologist of the National Building Research Institute (NBRI), Dr. Wasantha Senadheera has warned.4h agoRockfall risk persists in Kadugannawa, NBRI Geologist warnsThe risk of further rockfalls remains in the Kadugannawa area, Senior Geologist of the National Building Research Institute (NBRI), Dr. Wasantha Senadheera has warned.4h agoUS House blocks path to impeach Defense Secretary Pete HegsethThe Republican-led US House of Representatives moved on Tuesday (Nov 10) to effectively block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, buying more time for the polarising Pentagon chief before Democrats take control of Congress next year and possibly try again.4h agoUS House blocks path to impeach Defense Secretary Pete HegsethThe Republican-led US House of Representatives moved on Tuesday (Nov 10) to effectively block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, buying more time for the polarising Pentagon chief before Democrats take control of Congress next year and possibly try again.4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remanded until November 18Sugeeshwara Bandara, the former Private Secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been further remanded until November 18 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.4h agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remanded until November 18Sugeeshwara Bandara, the former Private Secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been further remanded until November 18 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.4h agoThree-judge bench appointed to hear Hirunika Premachandra’s appeal against prison sentenceThe President of the Court of Appeal has appointed a three-judge bench to hear the appeal filed by former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra challenging her prison sentence.4h agoThree-judge bench appointed to hear Hirunika Premachandra’s appeal against prison sentenceThe President of the Court of Appeal has appointed a three-judge bench to hear the appeal filed by former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra challenging her prison sentence.4h agoMan arrested with Ice and Kush in UnawatunaA 41-year-old man has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for possession of suspected narcotics, including crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and Kush.4h agoMan arrested with Ice and Kush in UnawatunaA 41-year-old man has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for possession of suspected narcotics, including crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and Kush.4h agoSri Lanka to conduct first official trial of passenger drone service in Colombo Sri Lanka is set to take an initial step towards introducing an autonomous passenger drone transport service, with its first official trial scheduled to take place today (11) at the Colombo Port City premises.5h agoSri Lanka to conduct first official trial of passenger drone service in Colombo Sri Lanka is set to take an initial step towards introducing an autonomous passenger drone transport service, with its first official trial scheduled to take place today (11) at the Colombo Port City premises.5h agoOil prices rise from two-month low as Hormuz shipping attacks offset Iran truce hopesOil prices rose on Wednesday after falling to two-month lows in the previous session, as the market swung between hopes for a de-escalation in the Iran war and concerns about ongoing attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.5h agoOil prices rise from two-month low as Hormuz shipping attacks offset Iran truce hopesOil prices rose on Wednesday after falling to two-month lows in the previous session, as the market swung between hopes for a de-escalation in the Iran war and concerns about ongoing attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.5h agoTwo injured in three-wheeler-lorry collision in KitulgalaTwo individuals, including a woman sustained injuries in a road accident in Kitulgala this morning (11).5h agoTwo injured in three-wheeler-lorry collision in KitulgalaTwo individuals, including a woman sustained injuries in a road accident in Kitulgala this morning (11).5h agoNEWS ALERTVen. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other monks begin fast unto deathVenerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other Buddhist monks have launched a fast unto death protest near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.6h agoNEWS ALERTVen. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other monks begin fast unto deathVenerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and two other Buddhist monks have launched a fast unto death protest near the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura.6h ago
