General Yoshitha Rajapaksa Moves to Dismiss Conspiracy Charge Linked to Father's Presidency
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has made a legal move to have a conspiracy charge against him dismissed,…
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General CID to Record Statement from Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Over Galle Face Crackdown
Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is set to record a formal statement from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the Galle…
General Sri Lanka Imposes Travel Ban on Former President Over 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings
Former Head of State Barred From Leaving Sri Lanka Sri Lankan authorities have imposed a travel ban on a former president in connection with the devastating…
General Fire Engulfs Anguruwatota Elders' Home: 11 Missing, 44 Rescued as Seven Hospitalised
A devastating fire that broke out at the Anguruwatota Elders' Home has left 11 persons unaccounted for, with seven others sustaining injuries serious enough to…
General Sri Lanka's External Government Debt Edges Down to $37.5 Billion in Early 2026
Sri Lanka's total government external debt stood at approximately 37,468 million US dollars by the end of the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a modest…
General Sri Lanka Named in US Forced Labour Probe as Washington Proposes 12.5% Additional Tariff
Sri Lanka has been included in a United States trade investigation focused on forced labour practices, with the Office of the United States Trade…
General Court of Appeal Freezes Yoshitha Rajapaksa Trial as Judges Issue Notice on Attorney General
The Court of Appeal has moved to suspend the ongoing trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, issuing formal notice on the Attorney General as part of an appeal…
General Colombo Court Orders CID to Report on Suresh Sallay's Mental Health Amid Easter Attacks Probe
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on the mental health status of former State…
General CID Reveals Fresh Court Details in US$2.5 Million Treasury Hacker Transfer Case
Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has presented new details before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court regarding an alleged fraudulent…
General US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Gulf Tensions Escalate Sharply
The United States military has carried out what it described as "self-defence" strikes against Iran overnight, as a dangerous new round of hostilities erupted…
General Sri Lankan Court Bars Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa From Travelling Abroad Amid Easter Sunday Bombing Inquiry
A Sri Lankan court has imposed an overseas travel ban on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the ongoing judicial investigation into the…
General Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that starting at midnight today (07), the prices for Fried Rice , Biryani, and Nasi Goreng will…
General UN warns hunger deepening in Gaza as families survive on one meal a day
The UN warned on Wednesday that hunger is very serious in the Gaza Strip. Millions of people are having a hard time finding enough food , even with ongoing…
General Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time
To stay safe: - At job sites: Drink plenty of water and take breaks in shady areas when possible. - Indoors: Check on older adults and those who are unwell. -…
General Auspicious time for planting of tree saplings for New Year falls today
Today, April 23, is the special time for planting tree saplings, according to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year schedule known as ‘Nekath Seettuwa.’ The tree…
General Walk for Peace heads to Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy today
Today, the second day of the globally recognized "Ehipassiko Walk for Peace" is taking place (23). The walk will go from the historical Aluvihare Temple in…
General Lane closed on Colombo–Galle road near Kalutara after gravel spill triggers motorcycle accidents
A lane on the Colombo –Galle main road is closed near Kalutara–Wettumakada due to a gravel spill from a truck this morning (23). The Kalutara South Police…
General Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has started a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme aimed at helping Sri Lankan expatriates who cannot visit during…
General Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally
Oil prices increased on Monday due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran, although the changes were not as significant as before. In the U.S.,…
General Japan on high alert for huge second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Officials in Japan have raised alarms about a greater chance of a "huge" earthquake happening within the next week. This warning follows a 7.7 magnitude quake…
General Makumbura MMC serves over 150,000 passengers during festive period
It is reported that more than 150,000 passengers have utilized the services of the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) during the festive season. Management…
General Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka; 24-carat exceeds Rs. 400,000
In line with global market trends, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 2000, according to local market data. As of today (20), the world…
General Public services of Dept. for Registration of Persons resume today
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards (NICs), which had been temporarily suspended, will resume…
General Israel agrees to suspend bombing of Iran after Trump announcement
Israel has decided to halt its bombing of Iran for two weeks following a temporary ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. This announcement was made just before…