Two Welikada police constables among those arrested in Rs. 1.6 million robbery

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali ordered the detention of two police constables attached to the Welikada Police and two other suspects for 48 hours to facilitate further investigations into an abduction, assault and robbery amounting to Rs. 1.6 million.

Nearly 40 donors register at Sperm Bank

Nearly 40 donors have already been registered at the sperm bank of the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Kumara Danthanarayana said.

CA further extends status quo for ex-CCD OIC in Weligama shooting incident

The Court of Appeal further extended its previous order to maintain the status quo for former Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) Director Neville de Silva in connection with the Weligama hotel shooting incident.

Concerns rise over health-related issues among school children

Concerns are being raised over health-related behaviours among children, with 18% mostly in the 16-17 age group experiencing feelings of depression, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.

UK sanctions: Such unilateral actions only complicate reconciliation process: Foreign Ministry

In response to the UK sanction on the Sri Lankan officials including three former military leaders, the Foreign Ministry said today that such unilateral actions by countries do not assist but serve to complicate the national reconciliation process underway in Sri Lanka.

Gnanasara Thera should share terrorist group info with CID: Minister

If Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera has information regarding an operational terrorist group beyond what is known to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), he can hand it over to them, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Wartime President Mahinda Rajapaksa tells off UK for sanctions against military leaders

Leader of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Mahinda Rajapaksa who was the Executive of President during the wartime told off the UK over sanctions against former Chief of Defence Staff Shavendra Silva, former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and former Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya over unproven allegations of human rights violations during the war with the LTTE.

Terrifying video shows two French jets colliding mid-air

Three people were ’’found conscious’’ after two jets from the French air force’s acrobatics team apparently collided near an air base in northeastern France on Tuesday, authorities said.

Four suspects arrested over nightclub brawl

Four suspects have surrendered to the Colombo (Central) Crimes Investigation Bureau in connection with the brawl that took place at the Octopussy nightclub on Park Street in Colombo over the weekend.

Kelaniya University Senior Lecturer’s wife too succumbs to injuries from accident

The wife of Dr. N.D.G. Gayantha, Head of the Psychology Unit at the Department of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, also succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital today.

Govt to act against extremist group in Eastern Province

While questioning the Muslim extremist group operating in the Eastern Province, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that legal action will be taken against the group following investigations.

Cabinet nod to provide essential food package during festive season

In line with the proposal submitted under the Budget 2025, the government has announced plans to provide an essential food package at a concessionary price during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival season.

Remittances from Sri Lankan workers surge by 16.3%

While recording a 16.3% rise, foreign remittances sent through the banking system by Sri Lankan workers saw a significant increase by the end of February this year, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLFEB) said.

Starlink internet to launch in Sri Lanka this April

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet services will be available in Sri Lanka starting in April, as stated by the Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Govt. plans to develop Nuwara Eliya post office as tourist attraction

The government plans to develop the Nuwara Eliya Post Office as a tourist attraction while continuing to offer postal services, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Foreign Ministry to announce Govt. stance on UK sanctions

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce the government’s stance regarding the UK’s decision to impose sanctions on four individuals, including three Sri Lankan military leaders.

Flight from LA to Shanghai turns back after pilot forgets passport

A United Airlines plane that left the United States for China on the weekend had to make an unexpected diversion because the pilot forgot to bring his passport.

New gazette sets maximum retail price for medicines

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued to implement a maximum retail price mechanism for medicines.

The UK sanctions on military leaders: Govt weighs response

Sri Lanka is weighing its response to the UK government’s decision to impose sanctions on three Sri Lankan military leaders and one time LTTE military wing leader in the east Vinayagamurthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman who defected from the terrorist organization and joined hands with the then government, Daily Mirror learns.

Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

Sri Lanka among top Eid getaways for Omani travellers 

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the most sought-after international destinations for travellers in Oman this Eid season, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW).

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged

The Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00 peecent at its meeting held yesterday.

Apparel exporters fear over US$1 bn loss as SVAT abolition looms

Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters are expressing serious concerns that the impending abolition of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system could lead to a significant downturn in their export earnings, potentially exceeding US$1 billion.

Circular issued on public sector salary revisions

The government has issued a circular regarding the revision of salaries for public sector employees.

SL should work with Adani, other investors to achieve economic growth: Ranil

Sri Lanka should work with the Adani group and other investors if is to experience an economic recovery and growth, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

'Record' payout for world’s longest-serving death row inmate

Japan has awarded a wrongly convicted man who was on death row for close to half a century compensation of 217 million yen ($1.44m).

TRCSL dismisses claims of ‘Starlink’ suspension

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has denied reports suggesting that the planned rollout of the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service in the country has been suspended.

Harsha questions Hulangamuwa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva today questioned the remark made by Presidential Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa who had said there has been no conflict of Interest in getting E&Y and him being an adviser to the government.

Immigration seizes largest ever group of locals bound for Canada with forged visas

Nine Sri Lankans who attempted to leave for Canada through a major human smuggling scam that charged Rs. 4.5 million each to fix a forged visa, were halted by the immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening (24), making it the largest group ever seized migrating to a foreign country with bogus travel papers.

European car sales dip in February

A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU.