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Crime LNP - Gunman and two suspects arrested in murder of Dan Priyasad
The alleged shooter in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested last night, along with two others—including a woman—in Ranwala town, Kegalle,…
Law LNP - ‘Ali Roshan’ sentenced to 15 years RI for illegal possession of elephant
Samarappulige Niraj Roshan, alias ‘Ali Roshan’, who was convicted on two counts of possessing an elephant without a valid permit, has been sentenced to 15…
Sports LNP - Global cricket stars express condolences over death of Dunith Wellalage’s father
The global cricketing fraternity has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden demise of Suranga Wellalage, the father of young Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith…
Crime LNP - Court orders PNB Director to appear before court over Backhoe Saman’s wife’s case
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau to personally appear before court on September 25 and present…
Travel LNP - Sri Lankan passport almost in par with North Korea, Palestine
The Sri Lankan passport which ranked at 91 among 105 countries dropped a further 6 spots since March this year to 97, further weakening the standing of Sri…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s overseas missions directed to identify new export markets, attract sustainable foreign investments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, along with the Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunneththi, and Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, launched…
Crime LNP - Businessman arrested for selling foreign cigarettes to schoolchildren
A businessman has been arrested by the police on suspicion of selling illegally imported cigarettes to schoolchildren in the Thanamalwila area. It has been…
Technology LNP - ‘Disrupt Asia 2025’ aims to unlock Sri Lanka as South Asia’s innovation hub
The second day of Disrupt Asia 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier startup conference and innovation festival running from September 17–20, unfolded today at Cinnamon…
Weather LNP - 3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Trincomalee coast
An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude was recorded on Thursday (18) in the sea area off the coast of Trincomalee, according to the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau…
Crime LNP - CAA raids traders selling rice above controlled prices; Rs. 95 million in fines imposed
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has intensified raids across the country to crack down on traders selling rice at prices higher than the government’s…
Crime LNP - Sampath Manamperi surrenders to court
Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug “Ice” and reportedly belonging to…
Politics LNP - ‘We aim to end the economic crisis through 2026 Budget’ – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the 2022–2023 economic crisis and the resulting social hardships were not random events, emphasizing that…
Politics LNP - Trade Minister faces questions over declared assets, wealth
Minister Samarasinghe faces backlash on Social media - Assets reportedly exceed Rs. 275 million, including commercial buildings, vehicles, and gold - Minister…
Business LNP - BYD roars back as SL’s vehicle market sees tepid growth
Chinese automaker BYD saw a dramatic 80 percent surge in vehicle registrations in August 2025, signalling a strong recovery after a temporary setback,…
Crime LNP - Court grants CID permission to probe bank accounts of ‘Panadura Nilanga’
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain reports on the bank accounts of alleged…
Business LNP - CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today
Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to report sick today (17) as part of a trade union action. Chairman of the CEB Technical…
Politics LNP - President inaugurated resumption of Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction
The inauguration ceremony for the resumption of construction on the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway Project commenced a short while ago…
Entertainment LNP - Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of…
Technology LNP - Cabinet approves proposal to conduct feasibility study to ease traffic congestion in Colombo
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to select a consultancy agency, through the procurement process, to conduct a detailed feasibility study aimed at…
Business LNP - Substandard drug imports case: Indictments served on Keheliya and others
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several other defendants, accused of misusing government funds through the purchase of substandard human…
Travel LNP - Senthil Thondaman survives Kathmandu hotel fire, rescues others
Ceylon Workers' Congress (CWC) President Senthil Thondaman, who was in Nepal recently, had a narrow escape when the hotel he was staying at was set ablaze by…
Business LNP - SL’s financial system confidence improves short term: CBSL survey
Confidence in Sri Lanka’s financial system has improved in the short term but concerns over medium-term risks persist, with the market participants flagging…
Development LNP - One dead, six injured in Southern Expressway crash
A 35-year-old woman died and six others, including three children, have been injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway early this morning. Police…
Crime LNP - World Bank Vice President concludes first official visit to Sri Lanka
The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (15). During his two-day visit, he met…