Crime LNP - Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa arrested
Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit today (19), police said. The former parliamentarian was arrested after…
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Crime LNP - PM Harini pledges justice for all people of the country
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that it is the Government’s intention to provide justice to the people who are deprived of the same due to rewards…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka ranked 9th best destination to travel in 2025 in BBC’s first-ever travel guide
By Nuzla Rizkiya Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 destinations to travel in 2025 by BBC Travel’s inaugural guide to the world’s top travel spots. The…
Weather LNP - 12 train services cancelled today
A total of 12 train services had to be cancelled today (18) as well due to preparation for the examination to be held to promote locomotive engineers from the…
Politics LNP - Namal criticises NPP’s change of stance on Indian, Chinese deals
While commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for completing successful visits to India and China, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa expressed irony over the…
Crime LNP - AG assures Supreme Court of review on unaddressed complaints in Pastor Jerome hate speech case
The Attorney General yesterday (17) provided an undertaking before the Supreme Court that any further complaints not yet considered could be forwarded by the…
Business LNP - Electricity tariff to be reduced by 20% tonight
The electricity tariff will be reduced by 20% from midnight today, the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) announced today.
Technology LNP - Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan ’sentenced to 14 years in jail’ in corruption case
Express - A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced the country’s already-imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to 14 and seven years in jail…
Politics LNP - Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CID
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the CID a short while ago to record a statement. He reportedly arrived at the back gate of the CID. It was…
Crime LNP - Three parliamentary employees guilty of sexual harassment dismissed from service
Three employees of Parliament who were found guilty of sexual harassment on female staff of Parliament have been dismissed, Communications Department of…
Politics LNP - Local political hypocrisy holds no bar for Sino-Lanka ties
Despite past criticisms, the government led by the National People’s Power (NPP) has taken steps to elevate Sino-Lanka ties to the next level in terms of…
Business LNP - Australia’s United Petroleum faces challenges, eyes exit
By Charumini de Silva United Petroleum, the Australian energy giant that made a high profile-entry into Sri Lanka’s fuel retail market in August 2024, is on…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka and China agree on early conclusion of comprehensive FTA
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in “one package” in line with the principles…
Crime LNP - Court slaps Rs. 220 Mn fine, confiscates assets worth millions belonging to Wele Suda
The Colombo High Court yesterday imposed a fine of Rs. 220 million on three accused, including alleged drug dealer Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias Wele…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka signs the agreement for Hajj 2025
Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the Hajj pilgrimage – 2025, recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed by the Sri Lankan delegation…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka, Sinopec sign agreement for USD 3.7 bln investment in oil refinery
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Power and Energy and China’s Sinopec Corporation have signed an agreement to build an oil refinery in Hambantota with an investment of…
Business LNP - PUCSL to conclude review of public opinions on electricity tariff revision today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the review of public opinions gathered on the proposed electricity tariff revision will be…
Crime LNP - India to provide grant for supplying police vehicles to Sri Lanka
India would supply vehicles to be used by the Sri Lankan police under a grant, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said on Wednesday. Indian High…
Business LNP - 15 MoUs signed between Sri Lanka, China: Vijitha
Sri Lanka and China signed fifteen Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) following bi-lateral talks bewteen the two countries, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath…
Politics LNP - President Xi Jinping hails ‘historical opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a “historical opportunity” to foster ties, in talks with the island nation’s…
Development LNP - China expresses readiness to collaborate with Sri Lanka towards a new era of development
The People’s Republic of China has played a vital role in the social and economic development of Sri Lanka for decades, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said…
Crime LNP - Court employee arrested with ‘ice’ in Wellampitiya
A court employee has been arrested by the police while in possession of 10 grams and 800 milligrams of ‘ice’ drugs (crystal methamphetamine). The arrested…
Crime LNP - Minister of Trade addresses Red Rice shortage, blames past policies
Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the current shortage of Red Rice in the market emerged as a result of…
Politics LNP - Setback for NPP in co-operative elections in some areas
The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has suffered a setback in the recent cooperative society elections which were recently held in a few areas, raising…