Minister Lal Kantha’s latest social media post creates curiosity Opposition presses for Harini’s resignation

Despite the government postponing the education reforms until next year in the face of mounting public pressure, the Opposition has vowed to press ahead with its campaign, including the collection of public signatures for a petition

Presidential Secretariat declines RTI disclosure on 68 vehicles

The Designated Officer of the Presidential Secretariat has rejected a request made under the Right to Information (RTI) Act seeking vehicle number details of 68 vehicles handed over to the Secretariat following the conclusion of the

Sri Lanka accused of persistent impunity for conflict-related sexual violence in UN-backed report

Sri Lanka continues to fail survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, with decades of alleged abuses by State security forces remaining largely uninvestigated and unpunished, according to a new report covering the period from

Fair weather on the cards nothing to worry: Met. Dept.

As thundershowers which occurred in Colombo and suburbs last evening concerned many, the Department of Meteorology yesterday assured that Sri Lanka is in for fair weather during the coming days.

Human–Elephant conflict claims 33 lives in Anuradhapura

The death rate in the human-elephant conflict in the Anuradhapura District has been increasing and it resulted in the death of 33 people and 91 wild elephants in 2025.

14-year-old’s body exhumed after residents raise serious doubts over death

Due to the mystery surrounding the death of a 14-year-old boy who died on January 2 in Nuri Estate, within the Noori Police area of Deraniyagala in Kegalle District, the body was exhumed yesterday (12) before Avissawella Magistrate Pramod Jayasekara.

Court frees army commando officers arrested while carrying sniper type firearm

Two suspects arrested while in possession of a sniper type firearms in front of the Criminal Investigation Department are officers attached to the Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment, counsel appearing on behalf of the Sri Lanka Army informed the Fort Acting Magistrate Lahiru Silva today.

Welimada district court registrar remanded

Registrar of the Welimada District Court, who is alleged to have accepted a bribe of Rs. 500,000 to hand over possession in a land case in accordance with a District Court judgement, was ordered to be remanded till January 27 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Liyan Warusawithana yesterday.

Schoolteacher accused of fraud, claims she too was a Facebook scam victim

A woman arrested by the Financial Crimes Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and remanded over allegations of defrauding people of several hundred thousand rupees through threats and deceit, told the Colombo Chief Magistrate that she herself had fallen victim to an online scam while working as a Facebook-based worker.

Senior Lawyer and former BASL vice president Siri A. Perera passes away

Attorney-at-Law Siri A. Perera JPUM, former Vice President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, former Member of the Council of Legal Education of Sri Lanka, Vice President of the SAARC Law Sri Lanka Chapter, Past Governor of Lions Clubs International District 306 A1 Sri Lanka, and Past President of the Kalutara Town Club, passed away peacefully on 12 January.

Brandix distributes 580 school kits to workers’ children with Superior Exercise Books of WNL

Brandix Apparel on Wednesday distributed 580 school supplies kits to children of employees at its Ridigama facility, marking another round of its annual welfare initiative ahead of the 2026 school year.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa holds an Almsgiving on his 59th birthday

A meritorious almsgiving ceremony was held at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo, for the Buddha and the Maha Sangha Ratna to mark Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s 59th birthday, yesterday.

SMEs hit by Covid, Easter Attack fall from frying pan to fire

Small and medium-scale enterprises affected by the Easter Sunday attacks have fallen from the frying pan into the fire due to the banking sector’s failure to implement recommendations made by the Ministry of Industry, according to the Joint District Entrepreneur Organisation.

Issues found in Ditwah compensation claims

Some applications claiming the Rs 25,000 initial payment for restoring houses which were affected by the cyclone Ditwah were found to be problematic in the District of Colombo, Colombo Divisional Secretariat said yesterday.

“A Cloud over the Sun”

Sooriya Bala Sangramaya” (Solar Energy) programme launched around 2016-2017, introducing net-metering and other schemes, boosted by Asian Development Bank funding and leading to rapid capacity increases and milestones in the country.

Ondansetron samples to be sent for global testing

Complying with the request made by the Indian company which manufactured Ondansetron injection in question, local health authorities have decided to send samples of the withdrawn injection batches to a World Health Organisation (WHO)-accredited laboratory for international testing, Daily Mirror learns.

Online scams doubles in a year, police increase crackdowns

In the wake of online scams doubling in a year with thousands of individuals becoming victims, Sri Lanka Police have increased crackdown on such frauds carried out by both locals and foreigners.

Construction companies seek to bring down 7,500 labour force from foreign countries

Claiming that there is an acute shortage in labour force in the construction industry, Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta said yesterday leading construction companies had sought permission from the Ministry to bring down some 7,500 labour force from foreign countries.

Police warn of rising extortion racket involving secret video recordings

Police said complaints regarding video recording of sexual relations of married women and their paramours, and young men and women, to extort them under threat of sharing the videos on websites have been increasing.

Sudden spell of showers as North-East monsoon weakens

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) declared they will remain on high alert until the stop-start Advanced Level exams that are currently underway finish soon, DMC’s Pradeep Kodippili said.

Ditwah cyclone: Search for bodies still continues but hampered due to rain

Search for those who are missing as a result of the cyclone Ditwah is still continuing, but operations have been hampered due to rain that is prevailing in the respective areas, state officials said yesterday.

Sri Lanka woos China for rail, other infrastructure building after Ditwah

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath, in his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, sought assistance for rebuilding infrastructure, including rehabilitation of bridges and rail lines damaged after Cyclone Ditwah, according to a press release from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Fined for destroying artefacts

A group of three suspects who had been arrested by Ethimale Police and produced before Siyambalanduwa Magistrate Dinushka Rosan Anuruddha Samaraweera for causing damage to an archaeological site and destroying nine ancient rock pillars were fined Rs. 200,000 when they pleaded guilty to the charges. One of the suspects was a Land Officer of Ethimale Plantation Company, and other employees of the company. They had caused damage to Moramale Rajapoku

Duruthu Perahera lights up streets

The annual Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Temple lit up the streets on Saturday. Here, former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe who is the chairman of the Dayaka Sabha places the casket with the sacred relics on the tusker to be paraded.

Low pressure area moving away

The low-pressure area located over the Gulf of Mannar is weakening further and moving away from the island, Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Scam behind Norochcholai coal supply tender ?

Whilst highlighting a serious scam with regard to the awarding of tender pertaining to supply of coal to Norochcholai power plant, the Frontline Socialist Party yesterday urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to carry out a probe on it.

Dutch tourist harassed near Isurumuniya Temple

A 66 year old man who sexually harassed a Dutch tourist visiting the Isurumuniya Temple in Anuradhapura was arrested by the police last morning.

Thick mist in Central hills

Heavy mist prevailing in the Western slopes of the Central hills has disrupted civilian life in several areas and obstructed transportation. Police said mist has been experienced in the morning and evening for several days.

CID launches probe into hacking of Public Security Ministry website

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the hacking of the official website of the Ministry of Public Security.

Kandy railway line could be restored within a year: Deputy Minister

The restoration of the Kandy railway line which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah will be completed within a year, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said.