SJB nominates Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa for Colombo Mayor

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has officially nominated Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa as its candidate for mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

Sri Lanka risks losing US$ 1.23bn in EU exports if GSP+ revoked

New study from IPS indicates the absence of preferential tariff scheme could potentially result in a loss of 36.7 percent of exports to the EU

Shiromala launches counter attack

Sri Lankan Olympic boxing official fights back against ‘malicious campaign’ on IBA suspension threat

Deshabandu seeks court remedies to revoke arrest warrant

Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, through his lawyer, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order to revoke the arrest warrant issued by the Matara Magistrate’s Court.

Immigration warns of strict visa procedure for foreign religious propagandists

The Department of Immigration and Emigration warns of strict procedure to issue visas for foreign religious propagandists who wish to organise various prayer meetings in Sri Lanka with clearance from many state offices, as many tend to abuse travel regulations with simple visit visas, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals exceed 37,000 in first five days of March

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpassed 37,000 within the first five days of March, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Muralitharan’s Ceylon Beverage pulls out of Rs 1,650 crore investment in Jammu and Kashmir

A day after the allotment of “free land” to former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan’s M/s Ceylon Beverage sparked controversy in Jammu and Kashmir, it was revealed that the company has pulled out from an over Rs 1,650 crore investment in Kathua.

26 MPs in last parliament cause Rs. 220 Mn loss to Govt in housing purchases

Twenty six MPs of the last government whose houses came under arson attacks during the Aragalayaa in 2022 have purchased houses from the Viyathpura housing scheme at nominal prices causing heavy losses amounting to Rs. 220 million to the government , Deputy Minister of Housing T. B. Sarath said in Parliament yesterday.

Fuel price unchanged for 4 months despite formula price fluctuations

Since December 2024, the market prices of 92 Octane petrol and auto diesel have remained steady at LKR 309 and LKR 286 per litre respectively, despite fluctuations in the formula prices between January and March 2025.

EU funded agencies called for my resignation - Ranil tells Al Jazeera

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe criticized the stance of the European Union (EU) against him, claiming the Union had first attempted to depose him before crediting him for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery.

IMF warns Sri Lanka trade unions against strike over pay demand

Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery could be hampered by threatened trade union strikes over reduced benefits for government employees in this year’s budget, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

Where is Deshabandu?

Despite a court order and a travel ban, the police are still on the lookout for former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, even after searching five houses.

IMF releases US$334mn to Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced its Executive Board has ​completed the third review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw SDR 254 million (about US$334 million).

UN Human Rights Office following double standards :RW

Whilst highlighting that UN Human Rights Office is following double standards by treating Ukraine and Sri Lanka differently, Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today said both the current government and the rest of the political parties should take this matter seriously.

Namal leaves CID

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago, after providing a statement for nearly four and a half hours regarding investigations into a SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal.

New vehicle shipment to touch down today

As the first shipment of vehicles is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka today since the government relaxed import restrictions on February 2, the Daily Mirror learns that almost all the new vehicles have been booked by customers and a waiting list is also now in progress.

Heated arguments in Parliament after two MPs come up with murder allegations

Heated arguments erupted in Parliament today with ruling party MP Gamagedara Dissanayake and Opposition MP Rohini Kaviratne coming up with murder charges during the 1989 insurrection.

Indirect taxes continue to rip off people

Heavy reliance on indirect taxes is continuing to push up the cost of living, despite repeated efforts by successive governments to ease the financial strain by increasing the percentage of direct taxes instead.

USAID has not officially informed of aid cuts to Sri Lanka: Deputy Minister

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has not officially informed the govenment on any aid cut to date, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Sooriyaperuma told Parliament today.

India - Sri Lanka Petroleum pipeline - Only possible if economically feasible

The proposed multi-product petroleum pipeline between India and Sri Lanka will materialize only if it is economically viable but not on political considerations, an official said yesterday.

Government’s approval rating rises sharply after election: Verité Research

The government’s approval rating rose sharply after the election, from 24% in July 2024 to 62% in February 2025, when the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll was conducted, Verité Research said.

Arjun Aloysius released from prison

Arjun Aloysius, the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries, along with two others, was released from remand custody today after serving time for defaulting on a Rs. 3.5 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) payment.

Three more murders add to killing wave within 48 hours

Shortly after the shocking murder of underworld drug lord ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ inside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning which left the government rocked over a serious security lapse, and the tragic death of two innocent children and their father in Middeniya, killings have continued to plague the country with three deaths reported within the past 48 hours.

Attempted shooting in Negombo fails as gun malfunctions

A shooting attempt in the Negombo area failed this afternoon when the gunman’s firearm malfunctioned, police said.

Some images of Hultfsdorp shooting suspect edited using AI: Minister

Some photographs shared on social media of the Hultfsdorp shooting suspect are not real and have been edited using AI technology, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today.

Heated argument in Parliament over Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe’s recent visit to a temple

A heated argument erupted in Parliament today when Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe came up with details on his recent visit to a Buddhist Training Centre in Kelaniya.

Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s shooter revealed as ex-Army Intel

The main suspect arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder has been reportedly identified as a former Intelligence member of the Sri Lanka Army, the Daily Mirror learns.

AKD’s maiden budget a bold reset for Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered his first budget speech in Parliament yesterday,outlining a financial roadmap that doubles as a manifesto for change.

All eyes on NPP government’s maiden budget today

Sri Lankans eagerly awaits the maiden budget of the NPP government which is expected to be presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today.

No issue with Harsha: Sajith

Talking of his decision for retaining the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo District leadership for himself in addition to his party leadership, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said he has no issue with MP Harsha de Silva.