Politics Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference
Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, faces a case for allegedly gaining assets through illegal means. The Colombo High Court…
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Crime Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe
A Forest Conservation Department officer has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He is…
Education Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
The Ministry of Education has announced that today marks the start of accepting appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026. This is…
Development Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has stressed the need for a wide-ranging discussion with all key stakeholders…
Weather US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced today that it will provide an extra $2 million in humanitarian aid to help communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah. This…
Business Several education sector trade unions to meet President today
Today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with several trade unions from the education sector. This meeting, taking place on the 13th, will focus on…
Crime Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana
A man has been arrested for causing damage to multiple vehicles with a sharp object while riding his motorcycle in Battaramulla. A video that circulated widely…
Business SLBFE provides benefits exceeding Rs. 1 bln for Sri Lankan migrant workers in 2025
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported that it provided benefits exceeding Rs. 1 billion in 2025 to support Sri Lankan migrant workers…
Politics Cabinet approves recruitment of another 23,000 teachers
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a plan to hire more than 23,000 teachers for state services. This hiring will support the new education…
Politics Satellite imagery reveals 4,800 landslides occurred in Sri Lanka in recent weeks
Recent satellite assessments have detected around 4,800 landslides in Sri Lanka since Cyclone Ditwah, according to Kumari Meegahakotuwa, the Director General…
Politics Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court
Myanmar aimed to eliminate the Rohingya people with its “genocidal policies,” according to Dawda Jallow, the foreign minister of The Gambia, speaking at the…
Business Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries that have business relations with Iran. This decision…
Business Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets- CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka needs to change the goals set with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), according to Dr. Nandalal…
Travel Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach
Two Russian citizens were saved after being carried away by strong currents while swimming at Ahungalla Beach. This event took place yesterday, on the 12th,…
Politics Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry
Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, suggested that the people of Greenland might hold a vote to join Russia if U.S. President…
Crime 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
This morning (13), the Sri Lanka Navy detained 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen were found on a boat near…
Politics Paddy prices to be increased from upcoming season – Dy Agriculture Minister
The price of paddy will rise starting with the next season, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne. He mentioned that prices for Samba…
Business Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns
Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday due to worries about supply issues in Iran, which were stronger than hopes for more oil coming from Venezuela. Brent crude…
Weather Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Today, the Department of Meteorology has forecasted that showers and thundershowers will happen in several areas, including the Northern, North-central, Uva,…
Politics Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Cuba will no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money. He urged the Communist-led island to negotiate with…
Sports Postponed 2025 A'L exams to resume today
The remaining subjects of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) exam, which were delayed due to the country's disaster situation, will start today (12). This exam…
Development Generator at Norochcholai power plant restored
A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant in Sri Lanka, which was offline for maintenance, is now back in operation. However, the electricity from this unit…
Politics China s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on transit visit
China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a stop on his way back to…
Politics Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
Israel is currently on high alert regarding the potential for United States intervention in Iran, as the country experiences its largest anti-government…