Manusha arrives at CID

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago to provide a statement.

MP Archchuna involved in altercation with traffic police

Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan was reportedly involved in an altercation with a group of police officers on traffic duty in the Rambewa area of Anuradhapura.

Anura has forgotten I am Mahinda Rajapaksa - Ready to vacate at any time, - MR hits back hard at AKD

I have seen it all. From political revenge to harassment, if the President feels my state house should be taken away from me, then I am ready to leave. Let him give me a written request

Cancer vaccine once sold at Rs. 76,000 reduced to Rs. 370

In the wake of statements about a cancer vaccine that was once sold for Rs.76,000 now being reduced to Rs. 370, medical sources confirmed the authenticity of the story to the Daily Mirror.

Trump signs slew of executive actions after being sworn in

President Trump on Monday signed a flurry of executive orders, memorandums and proclamations after his inauguration, reversing many of his predecessors’ policies and reinstating actions from his first term in office.

Siyane Kumari engine catches fire at Enderamulla

The engine of the Siyane Kumari express train caught fire at the Enderamulla railway station this afternoon, the Railways Department said.

UNP working committee endorses dialogue with SJB

The United National Party (UNP) working committee unanimously endorsed the proposal to start a dialogue with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said a short while ago.

“It’s an act of revenge,” Namal says on AKD’s rent demand to MR

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is resorting to political revenge by suggesting that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should pay the rent or leave his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha, MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

Kandy-Mahiyangana road temporarily closed due to rockfall risk

The Kandy-Mahiyangana road has been temporarily closed due to the risk of rockfall near the 44/1-kilometer mark in the Kahatagolla area.

CID reports facts to court on railway e-ticket scam

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that an investigation has been launched into a railway e-ticket scam reported in Ella, Kandy, Colombo, and the Makumbura MMC.

Australia boosted by positive fitness update ahead of Sri Lanka series and Champions Trophy

Amidst a number of injury issues, Australia received a positive update on Monday, giving the squad a much-needed boost.

Long queues in Hatton for Colombo-bound buses

Long queues were observed today at the Hatton bus stand due to a shortage of private and Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses for people returning to Colombo after visiting Hatton to celebrate the Thaipongal festival.

Bimal Rathnayake takes train ride, passengers pose questions

A video circulating on social media shows Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake travelling as an ordinary passenger, with commuters raising concerns about various issues affecting the train service.

Salaries, allowances of all NPP MPS, Ministers credited to single account: Sunil Watagala

The salaries and allowances of all MPs and Ministers of the NPP government are credited to a single account as in the past, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said today.

China executes man who plowed car into crowds in deadliest attack in a decade

China has executed a man who killed 35 people by plowing his car into crowds at a sports center in November, in the country’s deadliest known attack against the public in a decade, state media reported Monday.

Airport vehicle damaged in cracker explosion

A group of officers of the Katunayake International Airport Animal and Bird Control Unit were injured when a firecracker shot into the air to drive away birds, misfired and fell into their vehicle.

Arrest warrant issued against former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan

A Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant on Sunday against former Bangladesh cricket captain and legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The warrant was issued in connection with a cheque bounce case involving approximately $300,000 owed to IFIC Bank. According to reports from Cricbuzz, Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman issued the warran

Vijith Vijayamuni Soysa released on bail

Former Minister Vijith Vijayamuni Soysa, who was arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit yesterday, has been granted bail by the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court.

Manusha Nanayakkara to provide statement to CID

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara’s legal counsel Saliya Peiris (PC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that his client has agreed to provide a statement to the CID tomorrow regarding the matter related to facilitating job opportunities for Sri Lankans in South Korea.

Two Afghan passengers arrested at BIA

Two Afghanistan passengers who attempted to enter the country on forged passports were arrested early this morning by the Immigration and Emigration officers at the Katunayake International Airport.

Over 3,000 dengue cases in 20 days

The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2025 has topped the 3,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

Discussion to consider possibility of reducing fuel prices soon: President

Claiming that reducing fuel prices will take some time, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at a meeting that discussions will be held with relevant parties to consider the possibility of reducing fuel prices soon.

CBSL identifies 21 companies engaged in prohibited schemes

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said today that it has completed investigations into various companies suspected of engaging in activities prohibited under Section 83(C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988 (as amended).

UNP, SJB talks to begin today

The talks between the United National Party (UNP) and the Sagami Jana Balawegaya (SJB) aimed at forming a broad right wing alliance is to begin in the evening today, SJB MP Mujibur Rahman said.

Government conspiring to evict MR from his residence: Dolawatte

The government is conspiring to evict former President Mahinda Rajapaksa from his residence, former MP Premanath C. Dolawatte said today.

Media outcry including DM report prompts psychiatrist to accept transfer

The psychiatrist who was reported to have given false reasons to avoid posting to District General Hospital in Mullaitivu has accepted her transfer and begun her duties following significant media outcry including the Daily Mirror report on January 15 and also as a result of the public scrutiny over her initial reluctance to take up the post.

Flash floods affect close to 17,000

A total of 16,930 persons from 5,738 families have been affected across eleven districts due to natural disasters such as flash floods, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Tilvin stresses need to win LG polls

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva stressed the need to win the Local Government election to be held in April this year if the programme initiated by the government is to be taken forward.

First Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed in ceasefire deal with Hamas

Around 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed from Israeli jails and into the occupied West Bank on Sunday, as part of an exchange under ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel that went into effect Sunday morning. Their release comes hours after three Israeli women were set free by Hamas-led Palestinian militants who held them hostage in Gaza for 471 days.

DM exposure on stinking Beira alerts authorities; cleaning begins but ceases halfway

An instant cleaning process that kicked off on Friday at the stinking tourist hot spot of Colombo’s Beira Lake following a Dailymirror exposure about the lake’s abominable condition near Gangarama Seema Malaka has been seized halfway with the stench and garbage still remaining in vital corners.