Wimal’s ‘Rats at CID’ Claim: Minister says CID Can Investigate
Government Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has rejected claims made by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa that former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Salley is being ill-treated while in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Responding to the allegations,…
Schedule for first phase of IPL 2026 released
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026. As three states are scheduled…
Former Civil Defence Chief Accountant Held Over Rs 4.4 Mn Illicit Assets Probe
A former Chief Accountant of the Civil Defence Department has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of acquiring assets beyond his lawful income. The suspect was arrested this morning (11) under…
Adviser says Mojtaba Khamenei “safe and sound” amid injury reports
Mojtaba Khamenei is “safe and sound” despite reports he was injured during recent hostilities, according to a statement by a government adviser Yousef Pezeshkian. Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of Masoud Pezeshkian, said in a message posted on his…
Spain withdraws Ambassador to Israel amid rising tensions
Spain has decided to withdraw its ambassador to Israel, according to the country’s official state gazette, in a move that reflects growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The decision means Spain’s diplomatic mission in Israel will now be headed…
Colombo University offers two tuition-free academic programmes
The Institute of Human Resource Advancement (IHRA) of University of Colombo has called for applications for two academic programmes offered free of tuition fees for the 2026 intake, University officials said at a media briefing held by the University of…
Iran war sparks Fuel Price hikes in 85 Countries — see who Tops the List
Fuel prices have surged across the world following the war on Iran, with at least 85 countries reporting petrol price increases since the attacks by the United States and Israel began on February 28. Data from Global Petrol Prices shows…
Opposition Parties meet to ‘Protect Democracy’; No SJB
Opposition party leaders met in Colombo today under the theme “Protecting Democracy, Rule of Law and the Sovereignty of the People”. Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a message sent to the meeting, said opposition parties must unite to successfully face…
Lanka eNews Editor returning from exile arrested at BIA
Lanka eNews editor Sandaruwan Senadheera was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport upon his arrival in Sri Lanka after 16 years abroad, according to reports. Sources said the arrest was carried out based on a warrant issued by the Gampaha…
SC concludes appeal hearings of Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
The Supreme Court today (11) concluded hearings on the appeals filed by former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to imprisonment over a corruption charge. A five‑judge bench headed by Chief Justice Preethi…