Customs acted selectively and discriminatory manner by detaining BYD vehicles: Counsel for John Keells informs court

Updating its customers and stakeholders on the ongoing legal proceedings, John Keells said that John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd. (JKCG) remains committed to collaborating closely with the relevant authorities to ensure the timely clearance of the vehicles and does not anticipate significant delays.

Sri Lanka seal four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first T20I

Sri Lanka claimed a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first T20 International at Harare Sports Club on September 3, 2025, to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

JVP, FLSP in verbal clash over Yakkala office dispute

A heated dispute has erupted between the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) over the alleged takeover of a party office in Yakkala, with both parties offering conflicting claims regarding ownership and political intent.

Environment Ministry denies approving road construction through Sinharaja Forest

The Ministry of Environment today denied granting approval to any road constructions through the Sinharaja Forest Reserve and assured that no support will be given to any such project.

President vows to act tough on police officers involved in drug spread

Claiming that it is a tragedy that a handful of police officers are involved in spreading drugs in the country, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today stressed that such police officers will be removed from the police service.

Grade 5 scholarship exam results to be released tonight

The Department of Examinations announced that the results of this year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are expected to be released tonight.

Govt. sets sugarcane purchase rates

Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti urged sugarcane farmers not to fall into political traps.

Mixed market breadth drags CSE lower

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed in negative territory on September 3, 2025, following a highly volatile trading session that saw the benchmark index swing 105 points between its intraday high and low.

President appoints 18 new High Court judges

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed 18 new High Court Judges, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

17 organised criminals brought back to Sri Lanka this year: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya revealed that seventeen organised criminals including the recently arrested five underworld figures in Indonesia, have been brought back to Sri Lanka so far during this year.

Customs to release 506 more BYD vehicles

The Sri Lanka Customs today informed the Court of Appeal that it has agreed to release another 506 BYD electric vehicles, which had been detained, upon the furnishing of a bank guarantee.

Court bars CCD from arresting Attorney Dinesh Dodamgoda

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order preventing the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) from arresting Attorney-at-Law Dinesh Dodamgoda in connection with an allegation that he had allegedly aided and abetted an assault and shooting incident said to have been fabricated and orchestrated by Thusitha Halloluwa.

Real change lies with leaders and public officers: Dr. Harini

The responsibility of bringing real change to the country lies not only with political leaders but also with the officers leading the public service, Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Underworld murder suspect arrested in Agarapathana

A suspect linked to multiple underworld-related murders was arrested last night in Agarapathana, Talawakele, police said.

National athlete Isuru Lakshan cleared of anti-doping violation charges

The Ministry of Youth and Sports said today that national athlete R.P. Isuru Lakshan has been cleared of all charges related to an alleged violation of anti-doping regulations.

Don’t use ICCPR to suppress opponents: Sajith tells government

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government not to suppress opponents by using the International Convention of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

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.