AKD’s govt raises concerns over inconsistent HR standards at UN Council

Sri Lanka has expressed concerns over the inconsistent application of human rights principles by the United Nations Human Rights Council, marking the first update on human rights from the country under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s new government.

Online Safety Act to be amended soon: Minister

The Online Safety Act which was introduced in 2024 will be amended soon following a decision by the government, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Some Aswesuma recipients addicted to drugs: Parliamentary Committee reveals

A Parliamentary Committee has raised concerns that even some recipients of the Aswesuma benefits are addicted to drugs, emphasising the urgent need for intervention.

Where is Deshabandu?

Despite a court order and a travel ban, the police are still on the lookout for former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, even after searching five houses.

President approves appointment of new SLAF Chief of Staff

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the appointment of Air Vice Marshal LH Sumanaweera as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Cop who gave ammunition to Middeniya triple murder arrested

A police constable attached to the Weeraketiya Police Station has been arrested in connection with the Middeniya triple murder.

Trump halts all U.S. military aid to Ukraine, White House official says

The Trump administration has paused U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the White House confirmed Monday. It’s the latest fallout days after a contentious meeting between President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House erupted into an open dispute in front of TV cameras.

Tourism earnings top over 5-year high in January 2025

Sri Lanka kicked in to a fine start with the earnings from the tourism trade surpassing US $ 400 million, after more than five years,

SL’s February tourist arrivals hit second-highest level since 2019

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector maintained its strong momentum in February, recording 240,217 international arrivals, the second-highest figure for the month since 2019, according to the data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

Central Province issues guidelines for events attended by Governor

The Central Province Chief Secretary’s office issued a letter today outlining measures to be followed during functions attended by the Central Province Governor.

Air Vice Marshal Sumanaweera to be appointed SLAF Chief of Staff

Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera will be appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), effective tomorrow.

Indian Naval ship Kuthar visits Colombo to strengthen maritime cooperation

Indian Naval Ship Kuthar, an indigenously built Khukri class Corvette arrived Colombo port today for three days visit.

Charles Henry de Soysa's 189th birth anniversary

Minister defends monkey scuffle theory amid blackout controversy

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody reaffirmed that no one had ruled out that a monkey scuffle caused the recent all-island blackout on February 18.

New Electricity Amendment Bill to be introduced soon: Minister

The New Electricity Amendment Bill will be introduced soon under which the division of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will be done away with, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today.

Thousands evacuated as Japan’s biggest fire in decades continues to burn

Japan has deployed more than 2,000 firefighters to battle the country’s biggest forest fire in three decades.

Other two suspects arrested over Ganemulle Sanjeewa’s murder remanded

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today remanded another two suspects arrested over the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Colombo Cheif Magistrate’s Court, till 7 March, 2025.

FR petition filed to prevent elephant-train collisions

A Fundamental Rights petition was filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to develop a comprehensive plan to mitigate elephant-train collisions in Sri Lanka.

Three suspects remanded for defrauding cancer patients

Three suspects, arrested for allegedly defrauding cancer patients by falsely promising financial assistance and fraudulently transferring over Rs. 2.2 million from their bank accounts using forged identity documents, have been remanded today (03) till March 17, 2025, by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Trump makes English official language of US

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States.

Doctors threaten island-wide strike

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned of an island-wide strike starting from March 5 if the government fails to address concerns over reductions in additional duty and holiday allowances for government doctors.

Deputy Minister blames Opposition for fuel crisis

Coming up with a number of disclosures in Parliament, Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra today alleged that the Opposition is behind the fuel distribution crisis that is prevailing at the moment.

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Energy Minister, Opposition MP clash in Parliament

Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi and Opposition MP Chamara Samapth Dassanayake clashed in Parliament over the recent power breakdown.

Van crash injures 14 schoolchildren

Fourteen schoolchildren, aged between 11 and 14, were hospitalized after a van crashed into a tree in the Kuruwita area early this morning.

PHI remanded for soliciting bribe to renew trade license

A Public Health Inspector (PHI) from Galewela, accused of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 from a businessman to renew a trade license, has been remanded today till March 11 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Two ex-officials of ‘Maganaguma’ accused of misappropriation granted bail

Two former officials of the Maganaguma Development Department, who were arrested for allegedly facilitating the misappropriation of public funds allocated for development projects during 2012-2015, were ordered to be released on bail today by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali considering the health condition of the suspects.

CID probe into attempt to create fuel shortage

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into an alleged attempt to create a fuel shortage by halting orders from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), police said.

Nominations for LG elections open

Nominations for the upcoming Local Government Elections will be accepted from March 17, 2025 to March 20, 2025, the Elections Commission announced.

Train schedules revised to prevent elephant-train collisions

In a bid to reduce elephant-train collisions, Sri Lanka Railways has introduced revised train schedules and new speed limits for night operations in areas where elephant crossings are frequent.