Illegal vehicle case : Sujeewa Senasinghe granted bail
Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe was granted bail today after appearing in court regarding a case involving an illegally assembled luxury vehicle valued at approximately Rs. 100 million. The MP was granted bail after appearing before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s…
Opposition Leader & MPs in court for Sujeewa’s case
A group of opposition politicians, including opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today, where MP Sujeewa Senasinghe is expected to appear this morning. MP Sujeewa Senasinghe, who had recently recorded a statement with the Criminal…
Govt launches ‘Artha’ to support 9,000+ children in care homes
The “Artha” National Programme, a government initiative aimed at providing a monthly allowance to children residing in orphanages and childcare centres, was officially launched under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Tuesday. The inaugural ceremony of the national…
Govt announces new protected reserves in 03 districts
Government forest lands in the Monaragala, Ampara, and Kandy districts were officially declared as protected reserves under the government’s “Vanaspathi” National Programme. In the Monaragala District, the newly declared reserves include Agare, Bandarawadiya, Kudagodakanda, Millakele, Wantibbagoda, and Weheragalakanda in the…
Man caught at BIA smuggling Rs. 1.1 Bn worth of gold
An individual has been taken into custody by airport customs officials with 35 kilograms of gold valued at Rs. 01.1 billion, which was brought into the country illegally. The gold had reportedly been concealed in nine specially designed devices resembling…
Young Sri Lankan politicians in India for 02 week program
A delegation of 24 young political leaders from 14 Sri Lankan parties has arrived in India, marking the start of a two‑week official visit. The group met with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. “Foreign Secretary emphasised their valuable role in…
SC set to hear 1999 murder case against former minister
The Supreme Court has set a hearing for September 3 to review a special appeal filed by the Attorney General, challenging a 2020 Court of Appeal decision that dismissed the indictment against former Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakoon. According to Divaina…
Weather today: Showers will occur at times
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 July 2025 Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in the Western…
Shooting targets NPP Councillor’s home in Weligama
A shooting incident targeting the residence of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha councillor Tharaka Nanayakkara, representing the National People’s Power (NPP), took place early this morning (16), police confirmed. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Police Media Spokesperson said investigations are underway, but…
Phoenix Industries Launches Revolutionary Tea-Based Furniture Range: A Sri Lankan First
Local manufacturer transforms tea industry waste into sustainable household products Phoenix Industries, a leading designer and manufacturer of household products, has launched its groundbreaking “Revolution” product range, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable manufacturing landscape. The new collection…