Politics India hands over 214-tonne Bailey Bridges consignment to Sri Lanka
The First Secretary for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Indian High Commission in Colombo delivered a consignment of Bailey Bridge components weighing…
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Politics Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks- Pakistan
Pakistan has carried out a retaliatory operation after alleged border attacks by the Afghan Taliban, claiming to have killed over 130 Taliban fighters. The…
Business Disaster Relief Officers halt duties from today over unmet demands
Grama Niladharis, Disaster Relief Service Officers, and Technical Officers have decided to stop their relief work related to Cyclone Ditwah starting today, the…
Business Colombo s inflation drops to 1.6% in February 2026
Inflation in Colombo fell to 1.6% in February 2026, down from 2.3% in January 2026, according to the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI). The Department of…
Crime Underworld figure Commando Salinda remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has decided to keep the well-known crime suspect, known as “Commando Salinda,” in custody until March 12. This individual is a…
Politics Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera served indictments
The Gampaha High Court has officially issued indictments to several defendants, including former Minister Mervyn Silva and ex-state minister Prasanna…
Politics Ex-minister Priyankara Jayaratne s corruption case fixed for further evidence hearing
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a further hearing for evidence in the corruption case against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne for March 24.…
Technology Sri Lanka Police launches Tell IGP online platform for public complaints
Sri Lanka Police has launched a new online platform called “Tell IGP” to allow people to report complaints directly to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).…
Politics Ministry calls for report to probe environmental impact of Kerawalapitiya garbage dump fire
The Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka has initiated a call for a detailed report to examine the fire that occurred at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dump and…
Business Sri Lanka officially launches Digital Nomad Visa facility; first recipients welcomed
Sri Lanka has officially introduced the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) facility at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. The launch event took…
Politics Pakistan strikes Kabul hours after Afghanistan attack on border troops
Pakistan launched airstrikes on major Afghan cities, including Kabul, on Friday. This action came after Islamabad's defense minister announced that the two…
Weather Mainly fair weather expected in most parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology reported that most areas in Sri Lanka will experience mainly fair weather. However, there may be some showers or thundershowers…
Business World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
Borge Brende, the president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has stepped down after a review of his connections to the late Jeffrey Epstein, who was…
Politics Pakistan PM says can crush aggressors after Afghan strikes
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated on Friday that the country's military has the power to "crush" any aggressors after recent air strikes occurred…
Crime Podi Lassie arrested without Interpol Red Notice, police reveal more details
Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler announced that 14 suspects have been returned to Sri Lanka without the need for…
Crime Podi Lassie to be handed over to Galle Crimes Division
Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, known as "Podi Lassie," is a notorious drug dealer linked to several murders. He arrived in Sri Lanka early this…
Sports Podi Lassie brought to Sri Lanka from India
Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, known as “Podi Lassie,” has been returned to Sri Lanka from India by a special police team this morning, March 27. He…
Business Sri Lanka and Finland sign MoU on political consultation mechanism in Helsinki
Sri Lanka and Finland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their political consultation processes in Helsinki. This event, which took…
Crime Akuregoda double murder- owner of house where shooter was hiding arrested
The owner of the house where the second shooter hid has been arrested in connection with the double murder of a lawyer and his wife at a supermarket parking…
Politics Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton, the former U.S. Secretary of State, is set to testify privately on Thursday before a congressional committee looking into the late sex…
Crime Podi Lassie to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow from India?
Janith Madushanka, known as “Podi Lassie,” is a Sri Lankan criminal figure and suspected drug lord who is wanted by the police for several murders. He is set…
General 73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
A dispute between two brothers turned deadly today (26) in the Polgaswatta area of Batuwanhena, Elpitiya , at around 11:00 a.m., according to police reports.…
Politics SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
The Supreme Court has rejected two petitions that challenged the State of Public Emergency declared by the President after Cyclone Ditwah. The petitions argued…
Crime Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
In Kirulapone, authorities have arrested a suspect who had 5 kilograms of hashish. They also seized a scooter during the operation. This raid was conducted by…