Iran asks Sri Lanka to speak out on ‘breach of international law’

Iran has called on Sri Lanka to clearly articulate its position on what it describes as violations of international law amid the escalating war in the Middle East.

SriLankan Airlines ready to assist stranded Europe-bound passengers

Notwithstanding escalating tensions in the Middle East, SriLankan Airlines said it is continuing to operate its European routes as scheduled and stands ready to facilitate passengers travelling to London and other European destinations it serves, if requests are made amid widespread flight cancellations.

Ranil on Middle East conflict Sri Lankan government should come up with its stand on the conflict

Sri Lankan government should come up with its stand on the Middle East conflict while it should understand the gravity of it,” former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Thunder Showers Expected as Northeast Monsoon Withdraws

Showers or thunder showers were forecasted in some parts of Sri Lanka as the country is withdrawing from the Northeast monsoon, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Energy crisis if coal tender cancelled, Govt weighs options

The country is slated to face an energy crisis if the current coal tender is cancelled over the low quality supplies, an official said.

Malinga’s emotional post...

Former Sri Lanka fast-bowling legend Lasith Malinga has called on cricket fans to remain patient and continue supporting the national team, insisting that another ICC World Cup triumph is within reach.

India launches floating dry dock for Sri Lanka Navy

A 4,000-tonne Floating Dry Dock (FDD) constructed for the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was officially launched last week at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), after several years of negotiations, planning and high-level defence discussions between

Monk faces fraud allegations over fake “Ditwah” relief scheme

A monk from Pilimatalawa, alleged to have fraudulently obtained money by falsely posing as the Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship and claiming that relief would be provided to entrepreneurs affected by the “Ditwah”

Over 80% state university graduates are migrating

Sri Lanka is undergoing a brain drain crisis where a new study from the University of Peradeniya reveals that over 50 per cent of state university graduates, rising to 80-90 per cent in critical fields like medicine, engineering, and agriculture, are migrating permanently, never to return, according to a recent article by Ceylon Public Affairs.

Public demand Shammi Silva’s resignation while fans mock Sri Lanka Cricket

While public anger boiled over Sri Lanka’s humiliating performance on Wednesday night at the R. Premadasa Stadium against New Zealand, where they were officially eliminated from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calls are now growing for the resignation of Shammi Silva, Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with some alleging that he is clinging to power despite mounting failures.

Colombo tops as most expensive district as poverty line hits Rs. 16,730

Sri Lanka’s cost of living continues to climb, with the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) setting the national poverty line at Rs. 16,730 per person per month for January 2026, the minimum income required to meet basic needs.

Catholic Church calls for independent probe following Sallay’s arrest

Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay is only a suspect and not proven to be a criminal; therefore, no one should panic about his arrest, while an independent probe into him is essential, the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka said yesterday.

Sallay was arrested over Easter attack based on evidence: Police

Amid mounting pressure and criticism over the arrest of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, Police yesterday said that the arrest was carried out based on sufficient evidence linking the former intelligence chief to the Easter Sunday attacks.

Ali Sabry warns against politicising the arrest

Former Minister Ali Sabry and former MP Udaya Gammanpila have raised serious concerns over the arrest of the former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief, warning of wider implications for the Sri Lanka Army and its Intelligence Corps.

Coal scandal-200,000 people near Norochcholai face health danger

A doctors’ trade union has raised serious concerns that the continuous burning of low-grade coal at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai could threaten the health of nearly 200,000 people living in surrounding areas.

Patali Questions ‘Double Standards’ as Coal Scam Ends in Fines While Ex-Ministers Get 20-Years RI

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has questioned why, in the backdrop of former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando being sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment on charges of causing a loss to the Government in an import transaction, the law is not similarly enforced in the case of the alleged fraud that has caused billions of rupees in losses to the State through the importation of substandard coal under the present Governm

Phone hacking scandal: suspect demanded nude videos

A young man, accused of intimidating young women by demanding nude videos for the past three years, was ordered to be remanded till March 6 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday.

Sallay’s arrest a political exercise; Opposition

The arrest of State Intelligence Services (SIS) Chief Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay seemed to be a mere political exercise, some opposition politicians said yesterday.

Liquor shops record increased sales on Aswesuma day

Owners of liquor shops in several areas in the up country said their income shoots up on Aswesuma payment day in a large proportion when compared to the previous days.

Court reaffirms conditional approval for BYD imports

The Court of Appeal has ordered that the importation of specified BYD vehicle consignments be permitted on the same basis as previously directed by court, subject to the submission of a corporate guarantee covering the duty difference.

Medical panel confirms Daisy Forrest unfit for trial, Court orders release

The Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga yesterday ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, an accused in a case involving allegations of unlawful acquisition of assets valued at over Rs. 70 million, including ownership of property, citing that she was not mentally fit to stand trial.

Environmental groups vow not to allow project to proceed at same location

Concerns were raised after it was revealed that construction work on the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium had commenced without obtaining mandatory environmental clearance. Environmental groups and civil

The loneliest train in the world?

A train halted near the Ulapane–Warakapitiya Railway Station has remained stranded for four months after a landslide triggered by heavy rains associated with the Ditwah cyclone caused severe damage to the railway line, railway

Extraditing Arjuna Mahendran not a simple procedure: Nalinda

Claiming that the government is making a diplomatic intervention to extradite former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran from Singapore, Cabinet Spokesman Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that extraditing Mahendran is

Unusual sex clinic disguised as homeopathy centre raided in Ambatale

A sex centre operating under the guise of a homeopathic treatment clinic in the Ambatale area of the Mulleriyawa Police Division was raided by officers of the Western Province (South) Crime Division. Police said three suspects and

A Long-Awaited Reform: Understanding Sri Lanka’s Proposed Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency Law

Sri Lanka has long recognised the need to modernise its insolvency framework, yet meaningful reform has remained in the pipeline for years.

Rev. Dr Kirinde Assaji Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honour by KITT University

Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji, Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple, has been conferred the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by KITT University in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Buddhist scholarship, spiritual leadership, and the strengthening of Sri Lanka–India cultural relations. Notably, this marks the first time in history that a Sri Lankan has received this distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award.

Probe launched after fake police officers trick victims into crypt transfers

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through its Computer Crime Investigation Division, has launched investigations into multiple complaints regarding individuals fraudulently obtaining money from the public by impersonating police officers.

Police on the lookout for four persons for killing, roasting monitor lizard

Rideemaliyadda Police have initiated investigations to arrest four suspects who killed a monitor lizard and roasted it over an open fire.The suspects had laid a trap and killed the iguana for meat and fled from the scene during the raid.

Lawyer caught using “Ice,”, remanded

A lawyer who was arrested for allegedly using crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” in an abandoned building in Keselwatta has been remanded until February 26 after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.