Ex-SriLankan Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail

Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe was released on bail Monday after being charged with abusing his position and misusing public funds while heading the national carrier.

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’Had a wonderful time at Bon Odori Festival’: Colombo Mayor on her dance act

Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar, who commented on her recent dance act at a public function said she had a wonderful time at the Bon Odori Festival organized by the Japanese Embassy together with the National Youth Council.

Dr Maheshi Wijerathna released on bail

Specialist neurosurgeon Dr Maheshi Wijerathna of the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital was released on bail over allegations of corruption.

Two dead after car plunges into Viyana Canal

Two persons are reported dead after a car travelling on the Mahiyangana–Badulla main road veered off near the 17th post at Mapakadawewa and overturned into the Mahaweli Viyana Canal.

Wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ succumbs to injuries

The wild tusker known as ‘Bhathiya’, who had been under intensive veterinary care following serious injuries, died this morning despite days of continued treatment.

Australia skittle Windies for 27 - lowest Test total for 70 years

Australia bowled out West Indies for just 27 - the second lowest score in Test history, and the worst since 1955 - to complete a 176-run win and series clean sweep in Jamaica.

SL moves closer to nuke energy goals with IAEA

Sri Lanka took a major step toward advancing its nuclear energy ambitions by participating in a high-level meeting organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to promote adherence to key global nuclear security frameworks.

No more water leaks at Colombo National Hospital theatre

The persistent water leaks that disrupted surgeries at the National Hospital Colombo’s Accident Service theatre complexes have now been repaired, hospital sources confirmed.

Sri Lanka seeks U. S. tariff reduction to 20 percent

In its fresh attempt for renegotiation of tariffs, Sri Lanka is trying hard to get the current rate reduced from 30 percent to 20 percent for its products to be competitive in the U.S. market, a source familiar trade negotiations said.

Thai woman detained for walking half-naked in Arugam Bay tourist area

A Thai female tourist who walked half-naked through the Arugam Bay tourist zone was taken into custody by female officers of the Women and Children’s Bureau from the Pottuvil Police Station yesterday, police said.

Govt. inks debt restructuring deal with Saudi Fund for Development

Sri Lanka yesterday signed the bilateral amendatory loan agreements with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), a key step in its ongoing external debt restructuring process, the Finance Ministry said.

Beware of their tactics: Avoid pyramid schemes at any cost!

As the time-tested proverb goes, “wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but wealth accumulated through diligence will endure”, it is a well-established reality that financial prosperity cannot be achieved overnight through legitimate means.

Postal unions to launch strike over overtime issue

The Joint Postal Trade Union Front (JPTU) announced that it will launch a strike over the overtime issue at post offices and administrative offices across the island, starting from midnight tomorrow (15).

CSE closes all time high above 18,800 renewing market record

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a strong note today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surged by 297.13 points to end at a fresh all time high of 18,838.39, gaining 1.60 percent for the day.

Travel ban imposed on SI over alleged leak of sensitive information in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kakunawela issued a foreign travel ban on a Sub-Inspector, Walpalage Mahesh Madhusanka attached to the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Conditional restraining orders issued over defamatory online posts targeting ’Teacher Amma’

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga issued three conditional restraining orders on three online content creators, preventing them from publishing defamatory and false content on the internet against online primary school tutor Hayeshika Fernando, popularly known as ’Teacher Amma.’

First Indian astronaut to visit ISS heads back to Earth

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first Indian ever to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), is on his way back.

Youth shot dead in Meerigama

A 22-year-old youth was killed in a shooting incident at Bothale, Pahalagama in Meerigama this afternoon, Meerigama police said.

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Manthri.lk launches “Anura Meter” to track key election promises

Manthri.lk, a platform of Verité Research, announced the launch of ’Anura Meter’, an online tracker that monitors the progress of selected promises made in the 2024 presidential election manifesto of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Sujeewa provides statement to CID over illegally assembled vehicle

MP Sujeewaea Senasinghe today said he was called before the CID following a request by him to provide a statement on alleged illegal assembling of a vehicle.

Marikkar replaces Ajith P. Perera in Parliament committee

Opposition MP S.M. Marikkar was appointed Chairman of Sectoral Overnight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development today, the Parliament Media Unit confirmed.

GovPay crosses 50 organisations, collects Rs. 65.62 mn in government revenue

GovPay has processed 7,024 transactions, collecting a total of Rs. 65.62 million in government revenue via seamless, secure digital payments since it was launched on 7 February 2025, the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said.

Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, saying they are necessary to defend the country because Russian President Vladimir Putin ’’talks nice but then he bombs everybody in the evening.’’

Three officials arrested over illegal vehicle registration

Three officials, including a former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Motor Traffic, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with the illegal registration of a vehicle.

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi, fondly called ‘Abhinaya Saraswathi’, passes away at 87

Veteran actor B Saroja Devi passed away on Monday following age-related illness. Saroja breathed her last at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. She was 87.

Rajitha files anticipatory bail application

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking release prior to any attempt by the Bribery Commission to arrest him.

Colombo Mayor’s dance act goes viral

The participation of Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar in a traditional Japanese dance at a public function has become one of the most sought after stories in social media.

Aviation authority says Boeing fuel switches are safe during crash probe

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said the fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes are safe, following their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people in June.