Opposition & Leadership: Harsha De Silva issues Special Statement
Harsha de Silva says he entered politics with the vision of building a developed Sri Lanka and insists he will not join the Government despite ongoing speculation. In a lengthy statement, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said none of…
California mayor resigns, admitting to being an agent for China
The mayor of a Southern California city has resigned after agreeing to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was charged with…
Uganda’s President Museveni sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term as Uganda’s president on Tuesday (11), extending his nearly four-decade rule after securing victory in the country’s disputed January elections. The 81-year-old leader, won more than 70% of the vote,…
221 foreigners arrested on Tuesday over alleged cybercrime activities
Police have arrested more than 220 foreign nationals during a series of raids carried out across several areas in the Southern Province over alleged cybercrime-related activities and immigration violations. The arrests were made during separate operations conducted on Monday (11)…
“Bring them back”: Vijay writes to Delhi over Sri Lanka arrests
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar requesting diplomatic intervention to secure the early release and safe repatriation of six Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. According to…
Cabinet approves contracts for Central Expressway phase from Rambukkana to Galagedara
Cabinet has granted approval to award contracts for the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway Project, covering the stretch from Rambukkana to Galagedara. The project, spanning from kilometre 13+800 to kilometre 32+450, will be implemented under seven…
Pakistan High Commissioner meets Deputy Defence Minister
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retired) Nayyar Naseer, met Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekara at the Deputy Defence Ministry office in Colombo on Monday (11). The meeting took place at the Deputy Defence Minister’s…
Police seek court approval to unlock Kapila Chandrasena’s mobile phone
The magistrate’s inquiry into the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena was taken up before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara on Tuesday (12), with investigators presenting the latest developments in the ongoing probe. Officers attached to…
President instructs completion of all Ditwah projects funded under Rs. 500 bn allocation within this year
Complete All Projects Funded Under the LKR. 500 Billion Allocation for Ditwah within This Year Let Us Build a Country Where Everyone Is Equal Before the Law Do Not Fear Carrying Out Your Duties – Let Us Rebuild Lives While…
Thayalan Bartlett Named Among APAC’s Future-Building Communications Leaders by Campaign Asia-Pacific
Only Sri Lankan recognised on Campaign Asia-Pacific’s 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, celebrating experienced leaders actively shaping the future of marketing, media and communications. Thayalan Bartlett, Executive Chairman of MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka Thayalan Bartlett, Executive Chairman of MullenLowe Group…