Probe launched into alleged threats by ruling party MP to Police Sergeant

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that an investigation has been launched into allegations involving a National People’s Power MP from the Kalutara District, who allegedly berated a police sergeant attached to the Welipenna Police for taking action against an illicit liquor trader.

Kaduwela Mayor claims fall at event part of conspiracy against NPP

Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal has alleged that his recent fall at a public event was not accidental but part of a conspiracy targeting the National People’s Power (NPP).

Sri Lanka Police deploy 24/7 security at Chabad houses

Police said today that any threats to the safety of foreign nationals on the island will be evaluated, and appropriate security measures will be implemented accordingly.

Sixty-eight more inmates illegally released under Presidential pardon - ASG Peeris tells court

Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Dileepa Peeris today told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that further investigations have revealed additional instances of inmates being illegally released under the guise of Presidential pardons.

President admits some prisoners released unlawfully

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today admitted that some prisoners have been unlawfully released by officials of the Prisons Department.

Buddhism made Sri Lankans a cultured population: President

Buddhism made Sri Lankans a cultured population and that culture should be preserved for the sake of new generations, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

SriLankan Airlines plans to fly from turbulence to clear skies

In its plan for increasing the fleet to 25, SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, is pressing ahead with its plan for the acquisition of two-more wide-body aircraft by the end of this year in a bid to increase frequency of operations on the existing routes while resuming operations on routes currently on hold, an official said.

KKS railway station to be extended: Transport Minister

In a significant move to boost transport infrastructure in the Northern Province, the Transport Ministry and the Railways Department are working to extend the Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway line to a new industrial estate currently under development in the area.

Gammanpila publicizes list of controversial containers

Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Udaya Gammanpila today revealed the detailed list of controversial shipping containers released by Sri Lanka Customs earlier this year.

Months lapse for Govt, state bungalows still lie idle

State bungalows which were assigned to Cabinet Ministers as their official residences in the past currently remain idle under the current government even after months despite its pre-election promise to repurpose them for economically viable activities.

Sri Lanka’s largest medicine factory enters final phase of construction

The Synergy Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Pvt) Ltd factory, currently under construction within the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone, has reached the final stages of development.

Presidential pardon misused, CID finds

An ongoing investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into allegations that several inmates were released illegally during the 2025 Vesak period, has revealed that a certain number of inmates were illegally released under the guise of the Presidential Pardon for Vesak this year.

Businessman penalised for selling expired medicines

A businessman has been handed a suspended six-month prison sentence and fined Rs. 10,000 after being found guilty of displaying expired medicines for sale at a pharmacy in the Kawdana area of Dehiwala.

Namal slams Government over deteriorating law and order

Blaming the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) government for a sharp rise in criminal activity and institutional chaos, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has raised alarm over what he described as a “complete breakdown” in the country’s law and order.

Anuradhapura inmate not among those approved by President for pardon: PMD clarifies

Claiming that the individual named W.H. Athula Tilakaratne who was released under a Presidential pardon was not among those approved by the President to receive a pardon.

Former CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya assumes duties as SL’s Permanent Representative to UN

Ambassador Jayantha Jayasuriya officially assumed duties as Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations by presenting his Letters of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a formal ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York.

SriLankan flight makes emergency landing in Indonesia

A SriLankan Airlines flight en route from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Singapore made an emergency landing at Medan Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) in Indonesia last evening, following a technical malfunction mid-flight.

Discrimination galore – No locals, only foreigners

Discriminatory treatment of locals by tourist service providers has become an increasingly widespread concern across the country with numerous complaints filed with the relevant authorities. It has become troubling for locals visiting these areas for tourism purposes because of unequal service and preferential treatment toward foreign visitors.

Goods in controversial 323 containers were weapons belonging to Prabhakaran: Archchuna

The goods in the 323 controversial containers included weapons belonging to slain LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, MP Ramanathan Archchuna told Parliament today.

Stretch connecting Kadawatha, Central Expressway to commence in August: Bimal

The construction work of the stretch connecting Kadawatha and the Central Expressway will commence in August this year, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament today.

SriLankan to pay USD 275,000 monthly for new airbus: Minister

SriLankan Airlines has to pay only a USD 275,000 monthly fee to the new airbus leased by the SriLankan airlines from France, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today.

Match-fixing allegations: Indictment filed against Sachithra Senanayake

The Attorney General has filed an indictment before the Hambantota High Court against former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachindra Madushanka Senanayake over allegations of attempting to induce national cricketer Tharindu Hasanka Ratnayake into match-fixing during a cricket tournament held in Sri Lanka in 2020.

Urgent antigen kits to be imported

The Ministry of Health is set to import additional stocks of COVID-19 antigen test kits as a precautionary measure amidst growing concerns over a new global variant of the virus, Daily Mirror learns.

Navy ambushed by mob during sea operation in Trincomalee: Three injured

At least three individuals, including two Sri Lanka Navy personnel were injured following a clash between an organised group of individuals and the Sri Lanka Navy during an anti-illegal fishing operation in the Kuchchaveli sea area of Trincomalee.

Circular issued advising government employees to wear face masks withdrawn

The circular issued by Western Province Deputy Chief Secretary B.N. Damminda Kumara advising heads of all government institutions to advise their employees to wear face masks, has been withdrawn.

All government employees advised to wear masks

Heads of all government institutions have been instructed to advise their employees to wear face masks as a precautionary measure against the potential spread of Influenza and COVID-19.

KDU to be converted into an international defence university

The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is to be converted into an international defence university, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

A cardiologist’s perspective on a growing crisis

As a cardiologist practicing for over 25 years, I have seen a disturbing rise in heart attacks among young adults-especially in Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries.

Govt. denies reports of Cabinet reshuffle or PM change

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today denied recent media reports suggesting an imminent Cabinet reshuffle or a change in the Prime Minister’s post.

Restriction of KDU Medical faculty for local students a temporary move: Deputy Minister

The restriction imposed on local students entering the medical faculty of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is a temporary move, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne told Parliament today.