Marriage Market launches in Colombo

Debate to remove Deshabandu kicks off in Parliament

The debate on the resolution to remove IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from office in terms of Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, commenced in Parliament a short while ago.

President’s fund misused by two sitting MPs, several others: Deputy Minister

The President’s Fund has been used to assist relatives of politicians in the past, Deputy Minister Anura Karunathilaka told Parliament today.

Teaching will be made one of the highest paid jobs in Sri Lanka before long: Deputy Minister

In response to a statement by MP Ravi Karunanayake that Office Assistants of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka are drawing a higher salary than that of some categories of teachers, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne told Parliament today that teaching will be among the hightest paid jobs in Sri Lanka before long.

Cardinal skipped Easter service on divine warning: Wimal Weerawansa:

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader and former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa claimed that the Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, may have skipped the Easter service this year after being ’’informed by God’’ not to attend a move he described as unprecedented in history.

11 Indian nationals arrested for online gambling in Thalangama

The Thalangama Police have arrested 11 Indian nationals including three women for engaging in online gambling.

Over 2,000 vehicles stuck at ports amid import dispute

More than 2,000 newly imported vehicles remain stuck at the Colombo and Hambantota ports for over two months, causing serious logistical challenges for unloading additional shipments, informed sources revealed.

‘Import American vehicles duty-free’ U.S. tells Sri Lanka

The United States (U.S.), in its tariff negotiations, requested Sri Lanka to grant duty-free access to American vehicles, including Electric Vehicles (EVs), in its bid to narrow the trade gap, a source familiar with trade talks said.

India calls Trump’s tariff threat over Russian oil ’unjustified’

India has called Donald Trump’s threat of ’’substantially’’ higher tariffs over its purchase of oil from Russia ’’unjustified and unreasonable’’.

Danish zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators

A zoo in Denmark has appealed to the public to donate their healthy unwanted pets as part of a unique effort to provide food for its predators.

First randoli perahera of Kandy esala festival parades streets

The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera took to the streets this evening, beginning at the auspicious time of 7:16 p.m.

JVP protested against casinos due to politicial deals with casino kings: Deputy Minister

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) earlier protested against casinos as certain political families struck deals with casino kings such as James Packer by giving them special perks and trying to start casinos even without an Act for regulating it, Deputy Tourism Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said.

Boosting local garment sector

Storm Floris hit Scotland

SJB to vote in favour of resolution to remove Deshabandu

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to vote in favour of the resolution to remove IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Katunathilleke said.

Tesla awards boss Elon Musk $29bn in shares

Tesla has granted its chief executive Elon Musk $29bn (£21.7bn) worth of its shares, in an attempt to keep the billionaire at the firm.

Uphold good governance, transparency, or risk losing trust of international creditors - Cassilingam tells govt.

The government must remain firmly committed to good governance and transparency or it risks losing its credibility with the international creditors including the Paris Club of creditors, Jaffna District Organizer of SLPP and Politburo member, Geethanath Cassilingam said.

CSE surpasses 20,000 milestone prior to ASPI decline

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) marked a historic milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 20,000 mark for the first time, gaining nearly 120 points within the first 30 minutes of trading. However, the initial optimism gave way to profit-taking, resulting in a reversal of early gains. The ASPI closed the day down by 128.02 points (-0.64%) at 19,786.23, while the S&P SL20 declined by 37.14 points (-0.63%) to end at 5,857.61

Skinned leopard carcass found at Maduru Oya National Park

The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) officials have recovered a skinned leopard carcass today at the Maduru Oya National Park.

Countrywide crackdown nets 3,200 for traffic violations

An intensified countrywide crackdown by the Sri Lanka Police, Police Special Task Force (STF), and Tri-Forces has led to the arrest of 110 drunk drivers and legal action against 3,202 individuals for reckless driving and other traffic violations on expressways.

South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs

A white South African farm worker accused of killing two black women says he was forced to feed their bodies to pigs, according to lawyers.

Humans invading elephant habitats: Vedda chief warns

Vedda Chief Uru Warige Wannila Aththo says the real issue today is not an elephant-human conflict, but a human-elephant conflict.

Ranil’s personal secretary quizzed for six hours

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recorded a six-hour statement from Sandra Perera, the personal secretary to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today.

COPF proposes regulating lotteries under Gambling Authority Bill

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has proposed improvements to the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, while advocating for the inclusion of the National Lotteries Board and Development Lotteries Board within the regulatory framework of the said authority.

Tourism revenue figures disputed as Minister’s claim contradicts CBSL data

A mismatch between official statistics and government statements has sparked controversy over Sri Lanka’s reported tourism revenue for 2025.

PUCSL to hold public hearing on February’s island-wide power failure on August 5

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will conduct a public hearing tomorrow (5), to investigate the island-wide power failure that occurred on February 9, 2025.

Two petitions challenging legality of Sri Lanka-India MoUs dismissed by SC

Two Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order to invalidate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between Sri Lanka and India, were today dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Accident involving President’s Secretary’s car injures four

Four members of the same family, including two children, were hospitalised following an accident involving the official vehicle of President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake in Thalangama.

Does Minister live on Aswesuma?: Nandana

One wonders whether Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe lives on Aswesuma as they contribute their salaries to the party, former MP Nandana Gunathileke said.

Govt aims to solve housing issue in 5 to 10 years: Minister Samarasinghe

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government is committed to resolving Sri Lanka’s longstanding housing crisis within the next five to ten years.