Lohan Ratwatte passes away

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has passed away at the age of 57.

Sri Lanka Navy struggles to meet modern maritime standards

As the Indian Ocean continues to grow in importance as a critical corridor for global trade, maritime security and geopolitical activity, Sri Lanka’s strategic location places it firmly within this dynamic maritime environment. With increasing aspirations to become a key maritime hub in the region, the country’s reliance on the ocean is more significant than ever.

Foreign cannabis cultivation plan draws ADIC warning

The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) has voiced strong concerns over the government’s decision to allow seven foreign investors to cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka under the Board of Investment (BOI).

IGP vows legal action against politicians linked to underworld

Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya revealed that politicians supporting underworld figures and drug traffickers have already been identified and will face legal action in due course.

Bribery Commission arrests SSP Satish Gamage

Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Satish Gamage, has been arrested by officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

WhatsApp hacking wave hits Sri Lanka: many targeted in OTP scam spree

A sharp rise in WhatsApp account hacking has alarmed digital security authorities in Sri Lanka, with the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) reporting 64 complaint cases so far this year. Officials believe the actual number is far higher, as many incidents go unreported.

NPP government will complete full term, seek next mandate: Bimal Rathnayake

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake assured that the National People’s Power (NPP) government will not collapse and will remain in power till the end of its five-year term.

Sri Lanka approves first legal cannabis cultivation by foreign investors

The government has granted permission to seven foreign investors to legally cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka for the first time, under strict conditions, former Commissioner General of the Ayurveda Department Dr. Dhammika Abeygunawardena said.

Over 50 % of Uni graduates migrate and never come back

More than 50 percent of students who earn degrees at state universities in some disciplines using taxpayers’ money are leaving the country and never coming back, a study reveals.

International Telecommunication Union has no record of SupremeSAT - Nalinda

There is no satellite registered under the name of Sri Lanka in the records of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations agency responsible for global coordination of information and communication technologies, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today (12).

Update: Former local council member killed in Meegoda shooting

Former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa, who was injured in a shooting in Meegoda earlier today, has died after being admitted to the hospital, police said.

Constitutional Council to review President’s IGP nominee today

The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene this afternoon to consider the nomination of Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya as the next Inspector General of Police (IGP), following a recommendation by the President.

Sajith ready to form government with progressive MPs from NPP

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa is ready to form a new government together with progressive factions of the National People’s Power (NPP), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera said today.

Presidents’ Entitlements Bill challenged before Supreme Court

A Special Determination petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill which was presented in parliament aiming to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986.

Railways deny losses despite images of empty compartments circulating online

Despite photos of empty railway compartments circulating on social media, the Sri Lanka Railways Department has denied incurring any losses from reserved seats.

Handing over of no-confidence motion against Aruna Jayasekera delayed

The formal submission of a no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera has been delayed due to the absence of Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, parliamentary sources said today.

Sri Lanka’s air power stalls as aircraft deals remain in limbo

While many countries continue to enhance their maritime and aerial capabilities, Sri Lanka is gradually losing ground in these critical areas.

Sri Lankan tycoon joins South Asia’s rich list

As of 2025, Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, remains the wealthiest individual in India and South Asia with an estimated net worth of $118 billion — and among those making the region’s billionaire ranks is Sri Lankan business magnate Ishara Nanayakkara, now valued at $1.6 billion.

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia arrives in Sri Lanka, avoids media at BIA

Popular South Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening but declined to face the media present at the arrival terminal.

More countries seek free visa entry into Sri Lanka

In the wake of Sri Lanka waiving visa fees for nationals from 40 more countries, many other countries have sought the same facility for their nationals coming here as tourists, Daily Mirror learns.

PS member trying to sell gem for Rs. 500 mn, arrested

A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member of the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha and two others who attmpted to sell a gem for Rs. 500 million without a permit were arrested by the Nuwara Eliiya police.

Satellite remains in orbit: SupremeSAT confirms

Amidts the controversy over Chichi’s communication satellite, SupremeSAT confirmed that the satellite remains in orbit at 87.5° East, precisely where it was positioned upon launch.

Govt makes U-turn: Chichi’s rocket goes missing again

Controversy surrounding the satellite released by Supreme SAT in 2012, more popularly known as ‘Chichi’s rocket’ took a bizarre twist in Parliament yesterday when Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe contradicted Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stating that the Prime Minister had been fed with inaccurate statistics for her answer by the Board of Investment and the rocket was in fact still missing.

Customs agrees to release 991 detained BYD vehicles

The Sri Lanka Customs today informed the Court of Appeal that it has agreed to release 991 BYD electric vehicles (EV), which had been detained by the Customs, subject to several conditions.

PM given wrong figures on Chichi's rocket: Wasantha Samarasinghe

The Board of Investments (BOI) has given the wrong statistics to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya over Chichi’s rocket and the income generated by SupremeSAT Ltd., Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said today.

Vehicle imports to continue uninterrupted – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed that the importation of vehicles into the country will continue without disruption, dispelling ongoing speculation and public concerns.

Chichi’s rocket found’ – Critics left puzzled

In a shocking revelation and also biting on their own words, the NPP government yesterday admitted that Supreme SAT Ltd., which launched a communications satellite into space in November 2012 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China, had brought in a revenue to the country since it began commercial operations with the Board of Investments in 2015.

Parliament approves electricity amendment bill with amendments

The Electricity Amendment Bill was passed in Parliament today following its third reading, which was approved without a vote. The second reading of the Bill was earlier approved with a majority of 96 votes, with 121 MPs voting in favour and 25 against.

'You are the NPP leader’, Opposition MP tells PM

In what seemed to be a hint of the future of the government, Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri claimed in Parliament that it was Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya who was the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), while asking an oral question into alleged corruption that has taken place during the tenure of the present government.

Crime wave: Killings undertaken for Rs. 400,000-500,000 financial charges

In the wake of the recent killing linked to gang rivalry and drug trafficking, the police found that murder contracts had been undertaken for financial charges merely ranging from Rs.. 400,000-500,000, indicating how low organized criminals have stooped when caring for the value of human lives.