Crime LNP - Bomb scare at Russian Embassy: German woman arrested and questioned
A German national woman has been arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens Police in connection with the recent suspicious incident involving a laptop left near the…
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Crime LNP - Court directs AG to explore resolution in national cricketers’ employee status dispute
The Court of Appeal today directed the Attorney General to inform court whether there is a possibility of resolving the issues concerning Sri Lanka's national…
Law LNP - Govt to introduce mechanism to deal with child molesting cases: PM
The Government is to introduce a mechanism to deal with child molesting cases brininging the relevant Ministries and other institutions together, Prime…
Crime LNP - ‘Divi Neguma’ officer gets 20 years RI, loses civil rights for soliciting sexual bribe
A ‘Divi Neguma’ development officer has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court for soliciting a sexual bribe from a…
Security LNP - IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely as India-Pakistan military tensions escalate
The Indian Premier League has been suspended amid mounting security concerns following the military escalation between India and Pakistan, the BCCI sources…
Security LNP - Update: Six die in Bell 212 helicopter crash in Maduru Oya
At least six security forces personnel were killed when a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, operated by the No. 7 Squadron, crashed into the Maduru Oya…
Entertainment LNP - Jacqueline Fernandez: Only Bollywood actress to own a private island ?
Indian film stars are known for their opulent lifestyles, often flaunting private jets, luxury cars, and sprawling bungalows. Yet, one Bollywood actress stands…
Politics LNP - Cardinal Robert Prevost of US elected Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first…
Technology LNP - SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Lahore
In light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, SriLankan Airlines has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to Lahore, Pakistan.…
Politics LNP - Govt. keen to maintain electricity tariffs unchanged, Energy Minister claims
The government hopes to maintain electricity tariffs unchanged in the current situation, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody stated in Parliament. …
Business LNP - Cabinet greenlights minimum wage hike for private sector employees
The government has taken another step towards ensuring the national minimum monthly and daily wages of private sector employees be increased in parallel with…
Technology LNP - Sumitra Peries’ ‘Gehenu Lamai’ restored 4K version to premiere at Cannes Festival 2025
‘Gehenu Lamai’, directed by the late Dr. Sumitra Peries, will be screened next week in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival, which will be held…
Business LNP - EU reminds Sri Lanka of GSP+ conditions
The European Union (EU) has reiterated the urgency for Sri Lanka to align its domestic laws with the international human rights and labour conventions, if it…
Development LNP - World Bank grants Sri Lanka $1.0bn loan
Colombo (AFP): Sri Lanka has been granted a billion-dollar loan to boost its agriculture, tourism and energy sectors, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as the…
Politics LNP - SL sees unprecedented 14.5% surge in cash in 2024
By Nishel Fernando The Central Bank has reported an unprecedented 14.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in physical cash circulation during 2024. …
Politics LNP - Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella remanded
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today, has…
Crime LNP - Ex-Minister Keheliya arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He…
Politics LNP - NPP sweeps 2025 LG elections with over 4.5 Mn votes
The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged as the clear winner in the 2025 Local Government Elections securing 4,503,930 votes (43.26%) and 3,927 seats…
Politics LNP - NPP rules out joining opposition parties to form councils: Tilvin
The National People’s Power (NPP) will not join hands with opposition parties rejected by the people to establish councils, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva…
Crime LNP - Prasanna Ranaweera surrenders
Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who had been evading arrest, surrendered to the Mahara Magistrate’s Court today. An open warrant was issued on Monday…
Technology LNP - NPP wins Colombo Municipal Council, but fails to secure majority
The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured victory in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) by winning a total of 48 seats after polling over 81,000 votes…
Politics LNP - Sajith comes out with picture of chessboard in his FB page
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has come up with a picture of a chess board in his Facebook account, indicating that there could be discussions or that…
Sports LNP - NPP leads in 200 LG bodies, gains absolute majority in 99
The National People’s Power (NPP) has won a majority of seats in 200 out of 258 local government bodies where results have been released so far. Among these,…
Politics LNP - Matale, Kegalle and Minipe Pradeshiya Sabhas won by NPP
The National People’s Power (NPP) has come on top in the Matale Pradeshiya Sabha in Matale District, the Kegalle Pradeshiya Sabha in Kegalle District and the…