Former Army Chief of Staff Nanda Mallawaarachchi granted bail

Former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, (Rtd) Major General Nanda Mallawaarachchi, has been released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate following an application to effect that there was a possibility of his arrest by the CID in connection with the procurement of sports equipment for the Ministry of Sports in 2014.

Sri Lankan boat found capsized near Periyathalai

Periyathalai fishermen salvaged a Sri Lankan boat that was found capsized and floating in the sea, and brought it to the shore.

216 girls under 16 became pregnant last year: Opposition MP

Opposition MP Rohini Kaviratne revealed in Parliament today that 216 girls under the age of 16 became pregnant in Sri Lanka last year.

Male teacher assaults female teacher in Embilipitiya: PM

Disciplinary action will be taken against the male teacher who had assaulted a female teacher at a school in Embilipitiya, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

26 MPs in last parliament cause Rs. 220 Mn loss to Govt in housing purchases

Twenty six MPs of the last government whose houses came under arson attacks during the Aragalayaa in 2022 have purchased houses from the Viyathpura housing scheme at nominal prices causing heavy losses amounting to Rs. 220 million to the government , Deputy Minister of Housing T. B. Sarath said in Parliament yesterday.

Japan first among Sri Lanka’s OCC bilateral creditors to ink restructure agreements

Japan yesterday became the first bilateral creditor among the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) to restructure Sri Lanka’s bilateral external debt worth US $ 2.5 billion and unlocking doors to new projects.

Public urged to be vigilant against AI-generated videos misusing CBSL Governor’s image

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has advised the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos, misusing the image of the CBSL Governor to deceive individuals online.

Buwaneka claims silver at HUNDRED Sri Lanka Series

Sri Lanka’s Buwaneka Goonethilleka had to settle with a silver medal as Indonesia’s Jeland Fajar and Thailand’s Tidapron Kleebyeesun were crowned champions of the HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Series 2025, which concluded at the St. Joseph’s College Indoor Complex in Darley Road, Colombo.

Viruliya Sevana to organise International Women’s Day programme tomorrow

Viruliya Sevana, an association of officers and other ranks who are retired from the armed forces of Sri Lanka, has organized a blessing ceremony tomorrow (8) in line with the International Women’s Day 2025.

Construction on second terminal at BIA will begin soon: Bimal

The work on the second terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will begin this year, Minister of Aviation Bimal Ratnayke told Parliament today.

Magistrate orders probe into deaths of two suspects in police custody

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasinghe today directed the police to investigate into and call for the necessary inquiries into the cause of death of two suspects in police custody, who were arrested in connection with the murder of a businessman in Kotahena recently.

South Korea says number injured in fighter jet misfire rises to 29

The number of people injured after South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area on Thursday increased to 15 civilians and 14 soldiers, the country’s defence ministry said.

Court staff member at Chief Magistrate’s court arrested for soliciting bribe

A court staff member was arrested a short while ago by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) at the Chief Magistrate’s Court for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 3,000 to expedite the release of certified case documents.

Police increase reward for information on illegal firearms

The Sri Lanka Police have decided to increase the reward offered for information leading to the recovery of illegal firearms and hand grenades.

Two Police officers in Galnewa remanded over soliciting Rs. 30,000 bribe

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lankamali today remanded a Sub-Inspector and a Police Constable from the Galnewa Police Station till March 21 over the allegations of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 30,000.

Inappropriate to ridicule animal survey: Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody said the assessment scheduled for 15 March is not a wildlife census but merely a simple survey, claiming that it is inappropriate to ridicule this effort.

Nine suspects further remanded over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case

The nine suspects arrested over the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court were produced via Skype before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today.

Sri Lanka signs key debt restructuring agreements with Japan, JICA

Sri Lanka has signed the bilateral Amendment Agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) alongside the Exchange of Notes between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Japan in relation to the External Debt Restructuring Process.

Pope Francis, in stable condition, sends first audio message from hospital

Pope Francis on Thursday sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks ’’from the bottom of my heart’’ to well-wishers around the world who have offered their support.

Disciplinary action taken against SLTB bus conductor who harassed children in Nuwara Eliya: Bimal

Disciplinary action has been taken against an SLTB bus conductor who harassed a group of school children in Nuwara Eliya by not allowing them to travel in the bus using their season tickets, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayke told Parliament today.

Fuel price unchanged for 4 months despite formula price fluctuations

Since December 2024, the market prices of 92 Octane petrol and auto diesel have remained steady at LKR 309 and LKR 286 per litre respectively, despite fluctuations in the formula prices between January and March 2025.

Eight SSPs transferred in latest police reshuffle

Eight Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), including the Director of the Ministerial Security Division (MSD), have been transferred with immediate effect.

South Korea court cancels President Yoon’s arrest warrant, Yonhap says

A South Korean court cancelled on Friday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail after he was arrested in mid-January on insurrection charges over his brief imposition of martial law, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Sri Lanka records low rate of alcohol consumption, smoking among women

Sri Lanka has a notably low rate of alcohol consumption and smoking among women, according to the Alcohol Information Centre.

Mattala Airport to be turned into aircraft repair centre

The Government is looking towards converting the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport into an aircraft repair centre, Minister Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

I know Easter Sunday attack mastermind, will inform President, top security officials: BBS chief

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera said that he knows the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks and will inform the President and top security officials.

Women to man trains, buses: Bimal

The Government hopes to engage women to man trains and buses in two years time, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayke told Parliament today.

Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane

Police in Australia have charged a 17-year-old who got on a plane with a shotgun and ammunition.

Ranil who claims licence to ride Ferrari cars knocked down by Al Jazeera: Bimal

The one who claimed to have a licence to ride Ferrari vehicles has met with a road accident, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke told Parliament today reffering to the issue between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Al Jazeera.

3% fine to be imposed if vehicles imported not registered within 90 days

The vehicles imported to Sri Lanka after the ban was lifted must be registered within 90 days and failing which 3% fine will be imposed on unregistered vehicles, subject to a maximum of 45%, the Ministry of Finance said.