CID seeks AG’s advice on May 9 Galle Face attack suspects

The CID, which is conducting investigations into the attack on Galle Face protesters on May 9, 2022, has sought the Attorney General’s advice regarding future legal action against the suspects.

Task Force established to boost tourism sector

The government has established a special Task Force dedicated to promoting Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, with the aim of revitalizing the industry and generating direct income growth for the national economy, the President’s Media Division said.

Death penalty for Indian man who burnt alive wife over skin colour

A court in India has given the death penalty to a man for burning alive his wife over her skin colour.

Hospitals to receive modern infectious waste incinerators

The Ministry of Health has announced that state-of-the-art infectious waste incinerators will be established at 15 government hospitals across Sri Lanka under the Infectious Waste Management Improvement Project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Kuwait Airways to resume Colombo flights in October

Kuwait Airways announced that it will resume commercial flights to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, starting October 26. The national carrier will operate four weekly flights on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Trump accuses Xi of conspiring against US with Putin and Kim

US President Donald Trump has accused Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US with the leaders of Russia and North Korea.

Rising trend of HIV cases continue

Sri Lanka is witnessing a continued increase in HIV cases, with the latest figures showing a dramatic rise compared to previous years, latest data reveal.

Doctor dies after falling from bus in Pelmadulla

A 32-year-old female doctor who fell from a private bus in Pelmadulla on August 19 has died after being treated for 14 days at the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital.

One injured in Maligawatte shooting

One person was injured in a shooting incident in Maligawatte a short while ago.

Pujith Jayasundara released from 2017 elevator operator case

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara was today released from a case filed over the alleged attempted criminal intimidation and assault of a Police Headquarters elevator operator in 2017.

Rajitha Senaratne produced before Bribery Commission

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently in remand custody, was produced before the Bribery Commission today to record a statement in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation.

Two killed in expressway crash near Mirigama

A late-night collision between a lorry and a bowser transporting fuel claimed two lives near the Mirigama entrance of the Central Expressway, police today.

Sri Lanka seeks more time and space to address UNHRC concerns

Asserting that Sri Lanka will remain engaged with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath reportedly said yesterday that the government needs ‘more time and space’ to address issues raised by the UN body regarding the reconciliation process and alleged wartime rights violations, Daily Mirror learns.

’Peace or War’: China’s Xi hosts massive military parade with Putin and Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the world was facing a choice between peace or war as he held his country’s largest-ever military parade on Wednesday, flanked by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.

Telcos to cut cost as SL embraces independent tower sharing

Sri Lanka has moved to reshape its telecommunications landscape by allowing independent firms to own and manage critical infrastructure, a shift expected to cut costs for operators and accelerate digital access across the island.

Colombo Dockyard trading suspension deferred until Dec.

Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday said the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has granted a deferment of the suspension of trading of its shares that was scheduled to take place on 10 September 2025.

The Kandy Hotels Co. sees public float rise to 23%

The Kandy Hotels Co. (1938) PLC’s public holding rose to 23 percent as of 1 September 2025, from 15.98 percent at end-June, after non-public shareholders sold shares in the market last month.

Video shows how gun was hidden in legal book to kill Ganemulla Sanjeewa

A newly emerged video has revealed the method used to smuggle the firearm into the Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court that was used in the killing of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa.

UNP convention postponed

The United National Party (UNP) convention which was to be held on Saturday (September 6) has been postponed, UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala said today.

Namal slams NPP for using violence against rivals

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the National People’s Power (NPP) of resorting to violence and intimidation against other political parties.

Suspect arrested over plot to assassinate ‘Harak Kata’ inside court

A suspect who allegedly planned to assassinate underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka, alias Harak Kata, while disguised as a journalist inside court premises, has been arrested by police.

Dawoodi Bohra community donate IT equipment to Puttalam Hospital

The Dawoodi Bohra community in Sri Lanka, as part of a community welfare project, donated computer equipment to the Judicial Medical Officer’s (JMO) office at the Base Hospital, Puttalam.

Minor forced to endure Nai Miris extract torture: SC rules police officer violated Fundamental Rights

The Supreme Court held that the former Acting Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Hatharaliyadda Police Station had violated the Fundamental Rights of a 16-year-old boy by subjecting him to wrongful arrest, torture and unlawful detention.

New scanning machines installed at BIA Customs

Two scanning machines worth Rs. 50 million were installed this afternoon at the arrival terminal of the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake.

Profit-taking drags CSE down

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a negative note today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by 71.78 points (-0.34%) to settle at 20,990.67, while the S&P SL20 shed 43.75 points (-0.72%) to close at 6,027.61.

Five suspects including Kehelbaddara Padme detained for 90 days

Police have obtained detention orders to hold and interrogate five individuals, including Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salintha, for a period of 90 days.

Govt explores measures to boost local dairy industry

The government has initiated talks with state and private sector stakeholders to strengthen Sri Lanka’s dairy industry, aiming to meet local milk demand and tap into export opportunities.

Indonesian police use tear gas on university campuses in ongoing protests

Indonesian police have used tear gas on crowds of protesters near two universities, student groups and authorities said, amid ongoing nationwide protests targeting government spending, and burgeoning fury following a motorcycle taxi driver’s death after being hit by a police car.

Oppression of war heroes: SLPP writes to Mahanayake Theras

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to the Mahanayake Theras of the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters, expressing concern over what it alleges are government attempts to “oppress war heroes.”

China’s Xi hosts ’old friend’ Putin, North Korea’s Kim in challenge to West

China’s President Xi Jinping convened his Russian and North Korean counterparts in Beijing for the first time on Tuesday, a show of solidarity with countries shunned by the West over their role in Europe’s worst war in 80 years.