Business Hearing of Sathosa case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March 11
The Colombo High Court has decided to delay the hearing of the case against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others until March 11, 2026. This…
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Travel One woman dead, 4 including Indian tourists injured in bus accident in Yatiyanthota
A bus accident took place today (20) on the Hatton – Colombo main road in the Thanakolawatta area of Yatiyanthota. The bus was carrying Indian tourists who…
Crime Three including woman arrested over separate foreign employment scams
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has detained three people on suspicion of running fake foreign employment agencies while pretending to offer…
Weather Showery conditions to enhance tomorrow – Met. Department
The Department of Meteorology has announced that weather conditions will be suitable for thundershowers across most areas of Sri Lanka, with increased rainfall…
Politics Minister Wijepala discloses details of illegally acquired assets frozen since Sept. 2025
Today, on the 20th, Ananda Wijepala, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, shared information in Parliament about properties and assets…
General Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
A city in Japan has received a significant gift to help repair its old water system: 21 kilograms (46 pounds) of gold bars. These gold bars are valued at…
Politics Minister says information on politicians with links to underworld to be revealed after probe
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala announced in Parliament today (20) that new information has come to light about certain…
Business President Anura Kumara holds bilateral meeting with Indian PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday in New Delhi. Their meeting took place during the Global…
Business Revenue from Sri Lanka s botanical gardens surpasses Rs. 1 bln in 2025
The Department of National Botanic Gardens has reported that Sri Lanka’s botanical gardens earned over Rs. 1 billion last year. They observed a notable rise in…
Business UK police search royal mansion as investigation into king s brother goes on
British police conducted a search at the former residence of King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Friday. This comes after a photo of…
Crime Property worth over Rs. 30 mln frozen in Walasmulla over alleged illegal acquisition
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has put a hold on property worth over Rs. 30 million due to claims of illegal acquisition. This move comes after an…
Politics 11-member parliamentary select committee appointed to review PC electoral system
A Special Parliamentary Select Committee with 11 members has been formed to examine the electoral system for Provincial Council elections in Sri Lanka. The…
Politics One gunman identified in Akuregoda double murder-Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced in Parliament today (20) that one of the two gunmen involved in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife…
Crime Two arrested for aiding and abetting attempted murder in Kalutara
The Kalutara Crimes Division has taken two people into custody for their involvement in an attempted murder that involved a shooting. After the shooting was…
Crime Three police officers suspended after female suspect escapes from custody
Three police officers have been suspended after a female suspect escaped while in custody. The officers include two sergeants and a female constable from the…
Weather Landslide warnings issued for multiple areas in two districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has released early warnings about possible landslides in various areas of the Nuwara Eliya District and…
Business King Charles brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was let go from police custody on Thursday night after being arrested for suspected misconduct in…
Politics Trump warns Iran of bad things if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran on Thursday, stating that it needs to reach a deal regarding its nuclear program, or “really bad things” will…
Politics President Anura Kumara meets Brazilian President Lula in Delhi
This afternoon (19), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka met with Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Their discussion took place during the AI…
Politics Indian Navy chief holds bilateral talks with Sri Lankan counterpart
Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff of India , met with Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, on Wednesday…
Weather Fire breaks out in Sri Pada Reserve posing threat to biodiversity
A fire has broken out today (19) in a mountain area of the Sri Pada Reserve, which is located in front of the Sri Pada peak. The cause of the fire is still…
Politics US Pacific Fleet Commander calls on Sri Lanka s Defence Secretary, discuss maritime security
Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, visited Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath…
Business King Charles says law must take its course after Andrew arrest
King Charles III of Britain stated on Thursday that “the law must take its course” following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. Andrew was taken…
Crime 22 Indian fishermen arrested poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have captured four Indian fishing boats and arrested 22 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters near…