Politics Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, announced that Sri Lanka will create a new police division focused on fighting…
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Politics US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
The United States aims for Russia and Ukraine to resolve their conflict, the largest since World War II, before the summer, according to President Volodymyr…
Politics Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
A special meeting focused on improving and updating vocational education in Sri Lanka took place recently at the Parliamentary Complex. Prime Minister Dr.…
Politics Failed shooting attempt targeting SJB candidate in Kalutara
A shooting attempt that did not succeed was reported against a candidate from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) during the Kalutara Municipal Council elections,…
Politics Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fourth day
The display of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India , is ongoing for the fourth day at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo…
Politics Deputy Minister announces plans for new Mental Health Act
Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni announced plans to introduce a new Mental Health Act for Sri Lanka soon. He shared this news during a…
Politics Man sentenced to life in prison for 2024 attempt on Trump s life
Ryan Routh has received a life sentence for trying to kill President Donald Trump on a golf course in Florida in September 2024. The 59-year-old was convicted…
Politics Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project will be allowed to resume if there is no environmental damage- Minister
The Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project can restart if it is verified that it won't harm the environment, according to Dr. Dammika Patabendi, the Minister of…
Politics Cyclone Ditwah- Effective use of foreign relief assistance deliberated by high-level committee
A meeting of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid Coordination (HL-FRAC) took place at the Parliament Complex. This gathering was led by Major…
Politics Minister inspects Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit, orders measures to prevent illegal mining
Sunil Handunnetti, the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, visited the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in the Monaragala District on…
Politics NPP s Chinthaka Hewapathirana elected new Chairman of Weligama PS
Chinthaka Hewapathirana from the National People’s Power (NPP) has been chosen as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. He was elected today (02)…
Politics Rs. 3 billion drug haul seized from fishing boat sent to Govt Analyst
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Colombo ordered today (02) that a drug haul valued at over Rs. 3 billion, which was recently confiscated by the Sri Lanka Navy…
Politics Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, lawmaker says
Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old boy, and his father have returned to their home in a suburb of Minneapolis after being detained by U.S. immigration…
Politics Israel to expel Doctors Without Borders from Gaza
Israel announced on Sunday that it will prevent the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders from working in the Gaza Strip. This decision came after the…
Politics Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan has decided not to play against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup . The Government of Pakistan shared this news through an official post on X, stating…
Politics Pakistan says 145 Indian-backed terrorists killed in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Pakistani authorities announced on Sunday that police and military forces eliminated over 100 "Indian-backed terrorists" in counterterrorism operations in the…
Politics Gazette issued amending regulations on night shift hours for female workers
A new Gazette notification has been released, allowing women to work as sanitary workers and food service attendants during the night in Sri Lanka. This update…
Politics Gazette issued extending declaration of several services including electricity supply as essential service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has released a special gazette that continues the classification of several services, including electricity and fuel supply,…
Politics Strike launched by Development Officers opposite Presidential Secretariat enters day seven
A group of Development Officers has been on a hunger strike outside the Presidential Secretariat for seven days, demanding to be included in the teacher…
Politics Private operators demand bus fare hike amidst rising operational costs
Bus fares in Sri Lanka are likely to rise in the upcoming months, according to Gemunu Wijeratne, President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association…
Politics Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID on Tuesday; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the spouse of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been ordered to report to the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID)…
Politics India raises infrastructure spending to record 12.2 trillion rupees for 2026-27
India 's central government plans to allocate a historic 12.2 trillion rupees (equivalent to $133.08 billion) for infrastructure in the financial year starting…
Politics Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan
On Saturday, Pakistan's military reported that at least 92 militants were killed during clashes with security forces in several cities in Balochistan, a…
Politics Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions occurred in Iran, with the government denying that a military leader was attacked, as regional tensions rise. The first explosion took place at…