Law LNP - Mahindananda sentenced to 20 years RI; Nalin Fernando gets 25 years RI
The Colombo High Court has sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando to 25 years of…
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Politics LNP - Ex-Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage sentenced to 10 years RI
The Colombo High Court has sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 10 years and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando to 25 years of…
Business LNP - Sri Lankans spend Rs.520 million per day on cigarettes
In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economic costs…
General LNP - BYD EV demand in Sri Lanka “exceeds expectations”: JKH
The Sri Lankan appetite for electric mobility is accelerating faster than anticipated, with over 5,000 BYD vehicles reserved since the brand’s entry into the…
Entertainment LNP - 12 spots filled: Who will complete the Miss World 2025 top 40?
The countdown to Miss World 2025 finals has begun as 40 contestants, including fast-track winners and judge selections from around the world, prepare to…
Travel LNP - Arugam Bay ‘bikini ban’ work of an organised group
The Defence Ministry and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) have been asked to urgently investigate into the false news claiming that bikinis have been…
Business LNP - Cost of living in Sri Lanka has doubled since 2021 – CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the cost of living for individuals in the country has doubled compared to 2021. However, the increase in the…
Technology LNP - SC to hear petitions filed challenging Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP
The Supreme Court today (28) ordered that the petitions filed, seeking a ruling that the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police…
Politics LNP - Govt. considers pact termination with over US $ 40 million compensation for fresh deal
The government mulls termination of the current project for the construction of the Kadawatha - Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway with a payment of…
Business LNP - Colombo Stock Exchange records landmark single-day turnover
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a significant milestone today (27), with its total market turnover reaching Rs. 18.7 billion, one of the highest…
Entertainment LNP - ‘Tourist Family’: Kollywood movie inspired by Sri Lanka’s economic crisis crosses INR 750 million worldwide
Tourist Family, the debut film of director Abishan Jeevinth, is proving to be 2025’s breakout Tamil hit, crossing an impressive Rs 75 crore at the global box…
Politics LNP - Minister Mervin Silva indicted
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed indictments against former Minister Mervin Silva, accusing him of…
Business LNP - UK Trade Envoy on inaugural visit to Sri Lanka
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka, Lord Hannett of Everton, is visiting Colombo from 25 to 28 May. This is his first visit to Sri Lanka…
Politics LNP - Marine Drive to be developed ’Marine Nights, Awakening Colombo’ theme
The Cabinet has approved the proposal to develop the Marine Drive from the Kollupitiya Railway Station to Dehiwala under the theme 'Marine Nights, Awakening…
Weather LNP - Trains along coastal line delayed
Train services along the coastal line are experiencing delays due to a train traveling from Galle to Maradana breaking down near the Ambalangoda railway…
General LNP - Sri Lanka on track to roll out e-NIC, Thales delivering final 400k cards
The final 400,000 polycarbonate cards procured from Thales by Sri Lanka’s Department of Registration of Persons to implement the Electronic National Identity…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka and New Zealand discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka hosted one of New Zealand’s top ministers to discuss ways to deepen bilateral ties in areas such as trade, tourism and agriculture.…
Travel LNP - Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1 million in 2025
In a significant development, the total number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has surpassed one million. According to latest figures released…
Crime LNP - Assistant Controller of Immigration Dept arrested for issuing three passports for ‘Kehelbaddara Padme
An Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested for allegedly issuing three forged passports for underworld kingpin…
Business LNP - India overtakes Japan to become the fourth-largest economy: NITI Aayog CEO
India overtakes Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world, Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said. Subrahmanyam says the overall geopolitical and…
Travel LNP - Clarification on viral video of assault on tourist in Weligama
Police issued a clarification regarding a viral video circulating on social media, which shows a Sri Lankan man assaulting a foreign national. Authorities…
Crime LNP - Three arrested with heroin and ICE in Mount Lavinia
Three individuals have been arrested for the possession of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ICE) during separate raids conducted in Mount…
Entertainment LNP - Special traffic plan around Independence Square due to funeral of Malini Fonseka
Vehicular movement will be restricted in and around Independence Square in Colombo, due to the funeral of veteran actress Malini Fonseka scheduled for this…
Entertainment LNP - Last rites of Malini Fonseka with state honours today
The final rites of Sri Lankan cinema icon and veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema,” is scheduled to be…