President Maithripala Sirisena is expected to appoint the Central Bank's new governor next week in the wake of his discussion with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and after Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake returns to Sri Lanka, a government

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) a short while ago t

The Sri Lankan government has not fully met with the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking but it is making significant efforts to do so, the Annual Trafficking in Persons Report released by US State Secretary John Kerry revealed

UPFA MP Udaya Gammanpila, who was arrested on charges of using a fraudulent power-of-attorney to sell shares of an Australian company, was released on bail by Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today.  

Former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Indika Koralage and four others surrendered to the Athurugiriya Police today in connection with Thursday night’s assault of a businessman at a hotel in Godagama, Homagama.

The Tamil Nadu Coastal Security Group has busted a racket in ferrying Sri Lankan Tamil refugees to New Zealand on the promise of jobs, following the arrest of two persons – E. Balaji and R. Yuvakumar – from refugee camps in Vellore and Ka

Lieutenant Yoshitha Rajapaksa was under investigation for financial crimes and therefore other allegations allegedly done as a Naval Officer would be investigated by the Sri Lanka Navy, after the conclusion of the civil case on financial crimes, Navy

The Ceylon Teachers Service Union (CTSU) yesterday alleged that Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma had assaulted the principal of Meegastenna Primary School in Matugama, while he was forc

Members of the LPBOA would not engage in the bus strike announced by the All Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association, LPBOA Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said today.

The terms of 23 Local Government (LG) bodies which will be expired midnight today will not be extended for another term, Local Government and Provincial Council Minister Faizer Mustapha today said.  

The National Police Commission (NPC) has recommended that fourteen Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), including SSP Ajith Rohana, be appointed as acting Deputy Inspector Generals of Police (DIGs).

A special committee appointed by the Ministry of Education at a meeting held at the Ministry auditorium took the decision to slap bans on three rugby playing schools Dharmaraja, Trinity and Carey which they say has brought disrepute to the sport of r

An islandwide bus strike would be launched from Sunday, July 3 midnight, All Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association (ACPBA) Secretary Anjana Priyanjith said today.

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) today said the Sri Lankan government has taken important steps to address the serious human rights problems but several of the government’s key commitments to the Human Rights Council remain unfulfilled.

A CCTV footage, which shows a businessman being assaulted in an inhumane manner by a gang at a hotel in Godagama, Homagama had been released to media.

Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard intercepted a ship along with 27 crew members onboard yesterday on the request of the Customs in the seas off Galle.

Allegations against Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran should be proven for the government to take action against him, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Deputy Minister Palitha Threwarappperuma is reported to have attempted to hang himself from the ceiling fan in a classroom at the Meegahathenna Primary school in protest against the non-admission of 10 students.

Democratic Party (DP) Leader Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka who joined the UNP today said he is not a person who stabs his leaders in the back.

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today it was completely opposed to the 26th guideline out of the 36 gazetted by the Elections Commission to be followed by the electronic and print media saying that it was an attempt to separate politics from the

The National Freedom Front (NFF) yesterday claimed that President Maithripala Sirisena had to retract his decision to appoint a new Central Bank Governor on Wednesday due to the alleged intervention of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Central

Regional Development Minister and Field Marshal, Sarath Fonseka today obtained membership of the United National Party (UNP).

The Bribery Commission today filed action against Namal Rajapaksa in Supreme Court under section 20 of the Bribery Act-contempt of commission-by not appearing before the commission appropriately to provide statements.

Former Cooperative and Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando and two others  were released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate today over five cases filed by the Bribery Commision on the charges of deploying employees of the Cooperative