Hospitals under pressure as Dengue cases spike

Health authorities have raised concerns that Sri Lanka’s healthcare system could come under severe pressure if the current rise in dengue admissions continues.

Gotabaya files writ petition to prevent arrest over Easter Sunday probes

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing the CID from arresting him in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks.

CID names political figures in alleged campaign to undermine Easter attacks probe

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a report with the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court detailing an organized effort by several individuals to obstruct justice and commit contempt of court regarding the ongoing Easter Sunday bomb attacks investigations, police said.

Health Minister orders urgent dengue control drive across 14 high-risk districts

Health Minister and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has directed officials to urgently convene all relevant stakeholders, including District Secretaries from 14 high-risk districts, to strengthen measures against the ongoing dengue outbreak.

Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens against US Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee strengthened against the US Dollar today (15) after several days of depreciation, according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

IMF asks Central Bank to be vigilant

In the wake of the multi-billion rupee fraud at the National Development Bank (NDB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Central Bank to strengthen the bank supervisory and regulatory mechanisms, according to the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF).

Court allows Tissa to seek answers from Prime Minister

The Colombo District Court on Friday (12) permitted Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organiser Tissa Attanayake to serve interrogatories on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, seeking answers regarding her educational background and her knowledge of the destruction allegedly caused by the JVP during the 1987–1989 insurrection, in connection with the defamation lawsuit filed by the Prime Minister against him.

CAA raids Kollupitiya supermarket over missing food labels

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out a special inspection raid on a leading supermarket in the Kollupitiya area over the sale of imported packaged food products allegedly lacking mandatory labeling information.

Former MPs urge rule of law in Suresh Saleh case

A group of former Members of Parliament has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urging the government to uphold the rule of law amid growing controversy over the treatment of former State Intelligence Service Director General Major General (Retired) Suresh Saleh, who is currently in police custody.

CMTA warns of another Rs.40bn revenue leak from used vehicle tax break

Sri Lanka risks losing another Rs.40 billion in tax revenue this year, unless the authorities urgently scrap a long-contested concession granted on the used vehicle imports, according to the Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association (CMTA), which argued the measure is creating an unjustifiable advantage for the importers while depriving the Treasury of the much-needed funds.

Attorney General withdraws move to call judge as witness

The Attorney General gave an undertaking before the Court of Appeal that an Awissawella High Court judge would not be called as a witness before the Colombo High Court in relation to judicial decisions made in the course of his official duties.

Rupee weakens further against USD

The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further against the US dollar today (12), with several commercial banks recording higher exchange rates compared to Thursday.

Underworld turning to homemade guns as raids drain weapon supplies

Sri Lanka’s criminal underworld is increasingly relying on locally manufactured firearms and imitation weapons as sustained police operations continue to reduce access to military-grade firearms.

Sri Lanka on brink of dengue epidemic

Sri Lanka faces a high risk of a dengue epidemic as infections continue to rise sharply across the country, with nearly 39,000 cases reported so far this year and thousands of mosquito breeding sites detected during a nationwide eradication drive, health experts warned.

MRIA investment project EOI deadline extended until July 9

The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the “Project of Investments to Utilize Resources of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA)” has been extended until July 9, 2026, offering prospective investors additional time to participate in one of Sri Lanka’s key aviation development initiatives.

High Court rejects Shashi Weerawansa’s appeal, affirms sentence

Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne dismissed an appeal filed by Shashi Weerawansa challenging the two year prison sentence and fine imposed on her for possessing an irregularly obtained passport.

Death row inmate freed from a 30 year old murder case

The Court of Appeal has acquitted a man who had been sentenced to death for a double murder committed over 30 years ago, ruling that serious doubts existed regarding the reliability of the identification evidence relied upon by the prosecution.

Sri Lanka now second most peaceful in South Asia: Report

The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) has released its 20th annual Global Peace Index (GPI) report for 2026, revealing that Sri Lanka achieved the largest percentage improvement in peacefulness within the South Asia region.

Millions including NDB monies siphoned out of Sri Lanka under guise of importing goods

While Sri Lanka is grappling with a dollar crisis, investigations conducted by the police and Sri Lanka Customs have uncovered a massive scam where millions of US Dollars including the Rs.13 billion NDB fraud was siphoned out of the country under the guise of importing goods since 2023.

‘Corruption led to economic collapse’ - Court

While delivering the judgment, the High Court Judge underscored the far-reaching consequences of corruption in State institutions, observing that such misconduct not only damages the country’s economy but has also contributed to its economic downfall.

Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was found guilty in four corruption cases, was sentenced by Colombo High Court Judge Mohomed Mihal to four years’ imprisonment on each count.

Sri Lankans borrow more for survival

Sri Lankans have increasingly turned to personal and consumption-related borrowing over the past two years, with personal loans recording a sharp 35 per cent increase between December 2024 and March 2026, the latest data show.

’This is a sin even god will not forgive’: Suresh Sallay’s mother

The mother of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay broke down in tears today as she addressed the ongoing Satyagraha opposite the Fort Railway Station, condemning what she described as the treatment meted out to her son and urging authorities to act with compassion.

PTA, ICCPR Act fostered culture of abuse and torture: Saliya Pieris

Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and first Chairman of the Office on Missing Persons Saliya Pieris, PC said that lawyers and human rights advocates had long condemned the abuse of laws such as the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act, and Emergency Regulations by successive governments.

Major food supplier fined for selling expired products

A leading food supplier in Nugegoda has been fined Rs. 75,000 and ordered to destroy a stock of food items after pleading guilty to multiple consumer protection violations.

Suresh Salley being used as a scapegoat, says wife following CID visit

Speaking to the media for the first time outside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Manory Salley, the wife of former Major General Suresh Salley, defended her husband, insisting that he is innocent and is being unfairly used as a ’’scapegoat.’’

Police reject Gammanpila’s claims over Suresh Sallay’s treatment in CID custody

The Sri Lanka Police have dismissed recent public statements made by former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila concerning former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director and retired Major General Suresh Sallay.

Govt. presses ahead to join world’s largest trading bloc

The government has decided to move on with the initiative undertaken in 2023 to join the world’s largest trade bloc, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’, which accounts for 30 per cent of global GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and three member states, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, have already thrown their weight behind Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka hopeful of removing new tax proposed by U.S.: Minister

In the wake of the United States’ proposed additional duties on Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha said yesterday that Sri Lanka has been in discussion with the United States on matters involving forced labour and that Sri Lanka will be able to remove the proposed duty as necessary measures are being taken to prevent any use of forced labour in the supply chain.

Assistant Manager, security officer arrested over Horana bank robbery

An Assistant Manager and a security officer have been arrested in connection with the robbery of Rs. 35 million from a state bank in Horana recently.