President demoted war heroes to ordinary soldiers: Namal

While difficultly paying tribute to the war heroes, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reduced the war heroes to ordinary soldiers, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said.

CSE ends lower as investor activity slows ASPI and S&P SL20 decline

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a negative note, reversing its recent upward momentum. The downturn was attributed to low investor activity during the day.

US Embassy warns public of fake social media accounts posing as officials

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a warning to the public about a recent surge in fake social media accounts impersonating embassy officials.

Presidential Secretariat donates five vehicles to support disabled war veterans

The Presidential Secretariat has donated five vehicles today to support the rehabilitation of disabled war veterans, where the ceremonial handing over took place at the secretariat vehicle yard.

NPP confident Vraie Balthazaar will be sworn in as CMC Mayor

The National People’s Power (NPP) today expressed confidence that it will form an administration in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) where Vraie Cally Balthazaar will be sworn in as the new Mayor, Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala told Parliament today.

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Winston Peters, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from May 24 to 28.

National security not lost yet, but possible: MR

It is not yet possible to say that the country’s national security will be lost, but it could happen, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said at the War Heroes’ Memorial in Battaramulla today.

Harak Kata brought to court under tight security after bribery claims

Just days after making serious allegations to the media, notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias ’Harak Kata’, was produced before court today under tight security, with officers shielding him from the media during his arrival.

Ven. Sumanarathana Thera suspended from his position as Chief Sanghanayake

Ven. Katumuluwe Sumanarathana Thera of the Padeniya Rajamaha Vihara has been suspended from his position as Chief Sanghanayake of the Devamedi Hatpatuwa by the Malwatta Chapter for holding the ’Sihinaya’ programme on May 17 at the Padeniya Rajamaha Vihara.

Applications open for 2025 A/L Vocational Stream admissions regardless of O/L results

The Education Ministry announced that applications are now being accepted for admission to Grade 12 under the Advanced Level (A/L) Vocational stream for the academic year 2025.

Three Sri Lankan women from Thailand nabbed with Rs.120 Mn worth Kush at BIA

Three local females attempting to smuggle in Rs. 120 million worth of Kush concealed in electrical appliances from Thailand were arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport today.

Cabinet approves relief for low-income depositors affected by withholding tax

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide relief to low-income individuals affected by the recent increase in the withholding tax rate from 5% to 10%, introduced under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2025, effective from April 1, 2025.

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Bribery Commission files case against former Minister Chandrani Bandara

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment against former Minister Chandrani Bandara before the Colombo High Court over alleged irregular appointments made in 2019.

Deputy Defence Minister visits Ranaviru Sevana

Mumbai Indians signs Charith Asalanka

Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed three overseas replacement players, including Charith Asalanka, for the ongoing 2025 season, it was confirmed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. The Hardik pandya-led MI have signed Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson and Charith Asalanka as replacements for Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch.

Police identify 52 areas with highest crime rate: Public Security Minister

The Sri Lanka Police have identified 52 police areas countrywide with the highest crime rate, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said in Parliament today.

Keheliya further remanded: His son named suspect in Rs. 8M misuse case

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son Ramith Rambukwella has been named as a suspect in the allegations of misappropriating approximately Rs. 8 million from Ministry funds to pay salaries and maintain staff, despite these individuals not rendering any official services.

Young British woman held on drug charges in Sri Lanka could be linked to Culley case

Within a day of Bella May Culley being arrested at a Georgian airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 14kg of cannabis, the same fate met another Briton 3,000 miles away.

Train services restored after elephant collision on Batticaloa line

Train services on the Batticaloa line were temporarily disrupted last night after a wild elephant was fatally struck by a passenger train travelling from Colombo to Batticaloa.

Harini receives death threats via email: Minister

An investigation has already begun over a death threat on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya via gmail, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Intelligence services reveal SLPP, UNP, SJB politicians maintain direct links with underworld: Minister

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said intelligence services have uncovered direct political links with underworld activities and the names of such politicians will be presented in Parliament after police investigations.

School bus driver arrested for drunk driving with children onboard

The Katupotha Police arrested the driver of a ‘Sisuseriya’ school bus for driving under the influence of alcohol while transporting a group of children.

Code of Criminal Procedure Amendment in accordance with Constitution: SC informs Speaker

The Supreme Court has held that the Code of Criminal Procedure Bill is accordance with the Constitution, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today.

Sri Lanka battles gun violence, road accidents, drug trafficking

Sri Lanka is witnessing a troubling spike in both gun violence and road fatalities, with over 1,000 deaths on the roads and dozens killed in 46 shooting incidents so far this year.

World Test Championship Final: All You Need to Know

The Ultimate Test nears closer as the two best teams, South Africa and Australia, do battle for the World Test Championship mace from 11 June.

Another foreign loan project gathering dust in SL

The Oluvil Port, another loan project implemented in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, has now turned out to be another white elephant remaining idle for a dozen years, and the current government is now at a loss to determine ways to make it economically viable somehow, the Daily Mirror learns.

CSE opens week on positive note driven by Investor optimism

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the week on a positive note, extending its upward momentum amid sustained investor confidence. The market surge was primarily driven by the continued optimism among investors, supported by a gradual easing of global uncertainties.

India is not a dharamshala to entertain refugees: India’s SC tells Sri Lankan man

India is not a dharamshala (free shelter) that can entertain refugees from all over the world, the Indian Supreme Court said today, refusing a Sri Lankan national’s plea for refuge.

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