Crime LNP - Ten students further remanded over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
Ten students arrested in connection with a ragging incident at the University of Sabaragamuwa, which allegedly led to the suicide of a fellow student, have…
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Politics LNP - President urges DCC chairs to boost production economy and rural development
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged all Chairpersons of District Coordinating Committees (DCC) to actively engage in revitalizing the nation’s…
Crime LNP - Ex-President Ranil defended Chamara Sampath after appeal by MP’s wife, court told
The complaint filed by the Bribery Commission against MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (May…
Politics LNP - Bribery Comm. files case against two including ex-Minister Lakshman Yapa
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed a case against former Minister of Investment Promotion Lakshman Yapa…
General LNP - Sri Lankan YouTuber Charith N Silva features in ‘Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia’ list
Renowned Sri Lankan chef and YouTube content creator Charith N. Silva, known for his popular YouTube channel ‘Wild Cookbook’, has featured in “Forbes 30 Under…
Education LNP - University student fined for sharing nude photo
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today imposed a fine of Rs. 5,000 on a university student who pleaded guilty to sharing a nude photograph of a fellow…
General LNP - Who will enter CMC from People’s Alliance?
The name of Deepa Edirisinghe has been proposed for the only seat secured by the People’s Alliance in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). Edirisinghe…
Business LNP - Two Sri Lankan entrepreneurs shine on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Sri Lanka celebrates a key milestone as two of its young and emerging entrepreneurs Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna and Charith N Silva, have been named to the…
Technology LNP - Harak Kata makes serious allegation against Tiran Alles, Deshabandu
Notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has alleged that he is being detained in Tangalle as a result of his refusal to…
Development LNP - Sri Lanka strongly rejects genocide allegations, protests monument construction in Canada
The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible…
Technology LNP - Mahindananda files anticipatory bail petition over bribery case
Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed a petition before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14), seeking anticipatory bail against his…
Business LNP - Litro Gas issues statement on strike by manpower workers
The Litro Gas Company says that the strike action launched today (May 14) by a group of manpower workers at the Litro Gas Terminal in Kerawalapitiya, in…
Crime LNP - Two suspects arrested with over 2kg heroin in Gonapola
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested two suspects during a raid conducted in the Gonapola area, within the Kahathuduwa police division, for…
Crime LNP - ‘Teacher Amma’ appears before court
It was reported that she had allegedly kicked the young man in the testicles, after which he was admitted to the Negombo Hospital for treatment. Following the…
Crime LNP - Algerian girl robbed, thrown off cliff in Ella: Retired cop arrested
A retired police inspector working as a taxi driver was arrested today (13) in Nuwara Eliya for allegedly drugging a 26-year-old Algerian tourist, stealing her…
Crime LNP - Two persons arrested in connection with shooting incident in Mount Lavinia
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a person in a shooting incident that occurred at a junction adjacent to the Sylvester Road…
Crime LNP - Passengers’ belongings in Gerandi Ella bus accident safely stored: Police
The belongings of the passengers involved in the recent bus accident that occurred in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda—including travel bags, mobile phones, and other…
Health LNP - Gerandi Ella bus accident: Special committee visits injured passengers at Gampola Hospital
The five-member special investigative committee appointed to probe the Gerandi Ella bus accident visited the Gampola Hospital today (13) to obtain information…
Business LNP - Excise gains record revenue of Rs. 83 billion in first four months
A record gain of revenue amounting to over Rs. 83 billion has been achieved by the Department of Excise during the first four months of this year, even…
Sports LNP - 'Give Kohli one more Test match to be sure he doesn’t belong in here'
Virat Kohli on Monday (12) confirmed that he is retiring from Test cricket after speculation of days. Following the retirement of his teammate Rohit Sharma…
Health LNP - 40 injured in Gerandi Ella bus accident still in hospitals, some in critical condition
Around 40 individuals who sustained injuries in yesterday’s bus accident in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda are currently receiving in-house treatment at hospitals,…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka records surge in tourist arrivals and earnings in early 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week of May 2025,…
General LNP - 24-hour ‘Dansala’ organized by TV Derana commences
Sri Lanka’s largest 24-hour ‘Dansala’, organized by TV Derana, officially commenced a short while ago at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing large crowds.…
Sports LNP - Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
Virat Kohli has decided to retire from Test cricket. He amassed 9230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85 in the game’s longest format. “It’s been 14…