Business US, UK, EU drive Sri Lanka apparel exports in December
Sri Lanka saw a rise in apparel exports in December 2025, mainly due to higher demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. These three…
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Politics Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court was informed today by the Attorney General that the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been ordered to remain in custody until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court,…
Health India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
Indian officials announced that they have managed to control a Nipah virus outbreak after identifying two cases in West Bengal, a state in eastern India . In…
Business No major impact on Sri Lanka s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, stated that Cyclone Ditwah, which caused significant damage in various regions,…
Politics LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, announced that they recovered about USD 2.1 million from a supplier after discovering that a…
Business Aswesuma January allowance credited to beneficiaries accounts
The Ministry of Finance has announced that the January allowance for beneficiaries of the Aswesuma program has been credited to their bank accounts. For the…
Politics Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures
The Court of Appeal has directed the Jaffna Municipal Council to provide a report on the actions taken to control air pollution in the Jaffna region. This…
Politics South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery
A court in South Korea sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison on Wednesday. She was found guilty of taking bribes from…
Politics Dambulla Thunders ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M
Tamim Rahman, the former owner of the Dambulla Thunders, was given a suspended prison sentence and fined Rs. 24 million today (28) after admitting to…
Crime Ambalangoda shooting linked to extramarital relationship , police say
Police have found that the shooting death of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda on September 27 was likely linked to an extramarital…
Politics Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today for a scheduled hearing, according to an Ada Derana reporter.…
Business President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, which arrived last week for a fact-finding mission, has confirmed that there will be no changes to the Extended…
Politics Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), had a meeting today (28) with Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka,…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate s Court
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, was seen at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, according to a report from Ada Derana. He attended the…
Business Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold prices climbed over $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday, reaching a new all-time high. This increase is part of a significant rise in prices as more people seek…
Politics Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of the NCP, tragically lost his life in a plane crash this morning. He was traveling from…
Crime Trinco Buddha statue incident- Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Ten individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have appeared in court related to the incident involving a Buddha statue…
Business Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
The cost of gold in Sri Lanka has surged due to a steady rise in global prices. On Monday, gold prices hit a record high of over US$ 5, 100 as investors looked…
Politics Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today
Today, on the 28th, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court will reevaluate the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This case, filed under the…
Weather Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK
Storm Chandra has brought heavy rain and strong winds to many areas in the UK . This is the third named storm of the year, leading to road closures and…
Travel Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000
In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed 223,645 tourists, according to the latest figures from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Among these…
Crime Four persons killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including three women, lost their lives in four different road accidents yesterday, according to police reports. These incidents took place in…
Politics Nearly 2 million military casualties in Ukraine war- Report
Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has led to nearly two million military casualties, including those killed, wounded, or missing, as reported in a study…