GMOA requests CID probe into forged letter

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has requested the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to launch an urgent investigation into what it described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the union’s image through forged documents and false social media content.

Trump says US bombed three Iran nuclear sites, including Fordow

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

CEB introduces new solar tariffs to support small installations

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced new flat tariffs for rooftop solar power systems under a 20-year agreement.

Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma resigns as MP, set to become Treasury secretary

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has tendered his resignation as a Member of Parliament.

Sri Lanka attracts USD 4.7 Bn in investment proposals so far

The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka reported a USD 96 million increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Tense situation at Gampaha District Hospital over alleged security negligence

A tense situation was reported at the clinic complex of the Gampaha District Hospital as patients voiced their frustration over alleged negligence by the hospital’s security officers.

Sri Lanka overdosed!

Sri Lankans consume medicines at above-normal levels, with the health sector procuring pharmaceuticals under 863 generic categories - two-thirds imported and the rest locally manufactured - a volume that could be nearly halved through proper therapeutic guidelines, resulting in significant cost savings, Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni said.

Think twice before buying EVs: Vehicle importers

The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) has urged the public to carefully consider their options when purchasing electric vehicles (EVs), warning that the market value of many such vehicles drops by several million rupees within just a few months.

German lab finds immunoglobulin drug contained harmful bacteria: AG

Deputy Solicitor General (DSG) Lakmini Girihagamage appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed the Maligakanda Magistrate today that laboratory tests conducted in a German chemical laboratory had revealed that the immunoglobulin drug contained only saline and lethal, harmful bacteria and not any medicinal substances.

Keheliya’s two more daughters, son-in-law arrested

Two more daughters of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella—as well as Amali’s husband, were arrested a short while ago by the Bribery Commission in connection with an ongoing investigation into money laundering allegations.

Two former Presidents, former Deputy Minister, MP behind Kurunegala land fraud: Deputy Minister

Two former Presidents, former Deputy Minister Salinda Dissanayake and former MP Manjula Dissanayake have been involved in a 1,000 acre land deal in Kurunegala, Deputy Minister Sunil Ranasinghe told Parliament today.

Govt rejects UN request to allow research vessel visit to SL

Sri Lanka has rejected a UN request to allow a research vessel into its waters from July 15 to August 20, which will assess the long-term food security in Sri Lankan seas, citing delays in finalizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for foreign research vessels as the reason for the refusal, a UN document revealed.

Keheliya, wife and daughter remanded after failing to meet bail conditions

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa, and their daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, who were granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, have been remanded after failing to comply with the bail conditions set by the court.

Keheliya, wife and daughter granted bail

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa and daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, were granted bail today (18) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Keheliya, wife, daughter arrested

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges of money laundering.

Patients charged up to Rs. 250,000 for hospital-supplied item worth Rs. 17,500 - Bribery Commission

Patients were forced to pay between Rs. 120,000 and Rs. 250,000 for a medical item labelled EVD, used in surgeries at a government hospital in 2022 that had been officially procured and supplied to a government hospital at just Rs. 17,500 (its current market value being around Rs. 46,500), the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) revealed yesterday.

Small cars banned, only sedans allowed for airport pickups: App-based taxi services say

App-based taxi services at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) claimed that they are facing huge issues after airport authorities suddenly decided to limit the types of vehicles allowed inside the airport.

Govt. defends WP Commissioner over Colombo mayor vote

The government has refuted allegations that Western Province Local Government Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara acted arbitrarily during the election of the Colombo Mayor.

Special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens

The government has decided to introduce a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the 2025 budget, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

SJB MPs walk out of Parliament

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and MP Ravi Karunanayake walked out of Parliament today accusing Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne of acting in a dictatorial manner.

“This time must be different!” IMF First Deputy MD Dr. Gita Gopinath tells SL

Sri Lanka received what can be called a charged address from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday, which declared that the island nation’s recovery from its worst economic crisis in decades must not be wasted.

Colombo mayoral vote unfair, alleges SJB’s Riza Zarook

Defeated Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) mayoral candidate Riza Zarook has accused the Commissioner of the Department of Local Government for the Western Province of acting unfairly during the election to appoint the new Mayor of Colombo held this morning.

Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected Colombo Mayor

Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) has been elected as the new Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council following a secret ballot held this morning.

Temporary halt on dispatching Sri Lankans to Israel due to tension

The dispatch of Sri Lankans for work in Israel had come to a temporary halt because of tension flaring up in the Middle-East with Iran launching a barrage of ballistic missile attacks on the Israeli territory in retaliation, an official said.

Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves overstated by USD 1.4 billion, Report reveals

Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves have been overstated by approximately USD 1.4 billion due to the inclusion of a currency swap from China that does not meet international standards, a new report published by FactCheck.lk said.

Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel

Iran on Saturday retaliated with missile attacks on Israel a day after Tel Aviv struck what it claimed were Iranian nuclear targets and also on other sites with an aim of stalling Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Sole survivor of Air India crash recounts final moments of doomed flight

The British survivor of the Air India plane crash has described the horror of watching people “dying in front of my eyes”.

SriLankan Airlines adjusts European flight routes amid Middle East tensions

The SriLankan Airlines said today it has been compelled to make changes to its European routes, including London due to escalating tensions in the Middle East to avoid the conflict zone.

Family’s ‘one-way journey’ to London ends in tragedy; Sri Lanka trip remembered in grief

In yet another soul-crushing story that left many heartbroken after the London-bound Air India flight crashed with 242 lives onboard, a ‘one-way journey’ of a beautiful family of 5 ended up in a tragedy.

Sri Lanka continuously maintains aviation safety standards - official

Sri Lanka always maintains the highest possible standards of aviation safety in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which is a specialized United Nations agency which helps 193 countries to cooperate together and share their skies to their mutual benefit, an official said.