ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial. The judges on Thursday said there were “substantial grounds” to believe…
COPF approves Port City duty-free rule changes, amendments to labour law exemptions
The Committee on Public Finance has approved regulations published under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, according to an official Parliament statement. The regulations were issued via Gazette No. 2475/28 dated Feb. 13, 2026, and…
Foreign job opportunities for retiring naval personnel reviewed
Progress on facilitating foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy personnel in the shipping and marine sector was reviewed at a meeting held on Wednesday (22). The discussion was held at at the Office of the Deputy Minister of…
“We are not aware”: SLC responds to reports of ExCo resignation request
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says it is unaware of any move by the government to request the resignation of its Executive Committee (ExCo) members, including President Shammi Silva. “We have also seen some reports in the media. But we have…
Applications open for US Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards. According to the US Embassy, the scholarship is offered for Sri Lankan academics, artists, and professionals to pursue post‑doctoral research, teaching,…
Friday : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern provinces and Monaragala district. Per the advisory, valid for tomorrow (April 24), the Heat Index, the temperature felt on the…
$2.5M Treasury diversion : Finance Ministry gives further details
The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Harshana Suriyapperuma, says that efforts are being made to recover as much as possible of the USD 2.5 million that cyber criminals obtained from the Ministry of Finance. He made this statement while…
NPP MP says Opposition failed to justify witness request in 323 container probe
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Najith Indika says there was no reason to bring forth four witnesses requested by the opposition before the Parliamentary Special Committee investigating the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Port without mandatory physical inspection….
ICC marks milestone as LA28 cricket stadium construction begins
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the start of construction of the cricket stadium at Pomona in Los Angeles County, California, marking a major milestone as the sport prepares for its historic Olympic return at LA28 after 128 years….
Navy seizes over 1,030kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a consignment of smuggled dried turmeric weighing about 1,038kg during a coastal search operation conducted in the Thillayadi beach area of Kalpitiya on Wednesday (22). According to the Navy, the operation was carried out…