President says no personal revenge in reclaiming former presidents’ residences

The issue of handing over the Presidential residence came to the forefront when the government started fulfilling its election promises. However, this is not a personal issue or an act of revenge against anyone, President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka said in a television programme last night.

Over 12,000 traffic violations identified via CCTV in Colombo

Since February last year, a total of 12,918 motorists have been identified for violating traffic rules through the CCTV system in Colombo.

WHO ’regrets’ Trump decision to pull US from organisation

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it regretted US President Donald Trump’s decision — just hours after taking power — to withdraw his country from the UN agency, saying it hoped he would ’’reconsider.’’

Why did Western Province Governor fund illumination of Galle Face during Christmas, asks MP

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake questioned in Parliament today as to why Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof funded Christmas light displays at Galle Face and Duplication Road.

No evidence to prove I engaged in human trafficking: Manusha

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said today that there is no evidence to prove he had engaged in human trafficking.

FCID to be launched next week: Public Security Minister

The Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) will be established next week to handle cases related to financial crimes, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said in Parliament.

Mahinda facing mudslinging, but lions don’t whine: Ven. Saddatissa Thera

A mudslinging campaign is underway against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and everyone is saying that he is whining. But lions do not whine like puppies do, Ven. Iththakande Saddatissa thera said.

Several politicians linked to company which supplied Papaverine injection at higher prices: Nalinda

Claiming that several polticians are linked to the comapny which had supplied Papaverine injection at an exorbinat price from 2019 to 2023, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that an investigation will be conducted into the incident.

MP Archchuna Ramanathan to be arrested?

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court ordered the police to carry out further investigations into the incident involving MP Archchuna Ramanathan who allegedly obstructed the duties of police personnel in the Rambewa area of Anuradhapura, the police spokesman said.

Bribery Commission files 75 cases under new Anti-Corruption Act

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption announced that it has filed approximately 75 court cases under the newly enacted Anti-Corruption Act within the past nine months.

STF arrests suspect with ICE, cash in Hanwella

The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a suspect in Hanwella, seizing nearly two kilograms of ICE narcotic, valued at Rs. 35 million, along with Rs. 100,000 in cash.

Over 380 elephants killed in 2024

Sri Lanka witnessed the death of 386 elephants in 2024 due to an array of causes, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Cabinet approval granted to provide Rs. 3,000 gift voucher for school children, student monks

The Cabinet approved a Rs. 3,000 gift voucher for selected schoolchildren, student monks, and lay students in Pirivenas to purchase shoes and to Seela Mathas, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Cabinet approves new appointments to key government posts

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the appointment of two Commissioners to the Lands and Agriculture sectors and the Director General for the Department of Civil Defense.

Bi-partial civil aviation agreement between Sri Lanka, Italy

The Cabinet approved a proposal to sign a bi-partial civil aviation agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy to operate air passenger services and air cargo services, Cabinet spoksman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Immigration official arrested for soliciting Rs. half-million bribe

An immigration officer from the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 to secure the release of an individual detained over a visa violation.

Fire at ski resort hotel kills 10, injures 32

A fire erupted early Tuesday at a hotel in a popular Turkish ski resort in the northwestern province of Bolu, killing 10 people and injuring 32, Agence France-Presse reported, citing the interior ministry.

Ready to probe obtaining Rs. 50 mn to offer Parliamentary seat, if complained: Justice Minister

A certain political party has obtained Rs. 50 million from a person to offer him a Parliamentary seat and the government is ready to investigate into it if a complaint is lodged, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today.

Gammanpila questions President’s remarks on Trincomalee oil tanks

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has raised concerns over the President’s recent remarks in Katukurunda regarding the development of the 99 oil tanks in Trincomalee.

Court directs Tissa Attanayake to respond to PM’s defamation claim

The Colombo District Court today directed the defendant parties, including Samagi Jana Balawegaya National Organiser Tissa Attanayake, to file answers in connection with a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

Malinga unveils book titled ’Killer’

Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga unveiled his maiden book, titled ’Killer’, at a grand launch event held in Colombo yesterday.

PTA needs to be used carefully until new Act is enacted: Bimal

Claiming that enforcing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) is not the policy of the government, Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today that the PTA needs to be used carefully until a new Act is enacted.

Government to make Rs. 1,437 mn budget allocation for coconut cultivation: Minister

The government will allocate Rs. 1,437 million through the Budget 2025 for coconut cultivation in the northern coconut triangle, Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyaratne said today.

Trump curtails protections around diversity, LGBTQ rights

US President Donald Trump repealed numerous executive orders promoting LGBTQ equality and issued new ones decreeing only two genders and ending government diversity programs Monday, definitively breaking with what he decries as ’’woke’’ culture.

Govt to provide vehicles to all 225 parliamentarians: Minister Herath

The government will provide vehicles to all 225 parliamentarians for their use in the future, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Why didn’t Trump place his hand on the Bible while taking oath?

Donald Trump’s inauguration had to be moved indoors Monday due to a particularly frigid wintry spell across much of the United States, causing significant changes to the event after years of tedious planning.

Sri Lanka prove Super Six credentials at the U19WC 2025

The Sri Lankans mean business at the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup, powering to an 81-run win over the West Indies in Kuala Lumpur set up by a history-making effort with the bat.

Adverse weather affects 20,000

A total of 20,000 people from 6,797 families have been affected across fifteen districts due to natural disasters such as flash floods, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Is MP Archchuna in trouble? Police respond

Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan for allegedly disrupting police duties and violating traffic laws.

Studies to determine best way to restructure loss-making state institutions

Studies are being carried out to determine the best way to restructure loss-making state institutions, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Sooriyaperuma told Parliament today.