Neighbour arrested over brutal assault on woman after firecracker dispute
Police have arrested a suspect over a viral video showing a woman being violently assaulted with a stick in the Moragahahena area. According to police, the incident occurred after the woman had asked her neighbour to stop lighting firecrackers, saying…
India set to vote on women’s quota bills amid opposition concerns
India’s Parliament is set to vote on a series of key bills aimed at expanding legislative representation and advancing a quota for women lawmakers, amid strong criticism from the opposition. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed measures…
Govt says it withheld Rs. 915 million from coal supplier over quality concerns
The government says it has withheld nearly Rs. 915 million in payments to a coal supplier due to concerns over substandard shipments, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. He said the withheld amount exceeds the estimated loss caused by the low-quality…
Complaint seeks probe into Minister Lal Kantha’s assets
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)calling for an investigation into the assets and liabilities of Minister K. D. Lal Kantha. The complaint was filed on Friday (17) by Chamal Sanjeewa,…
Over 1,400 kg Heroin and 1900 kg ICE seized since October: Police
Police have seized large quantities of narcotics in islandwide operations carried out since October 30 last year, according to the Police Media Division. During the period, more than 1,418 kg of heroin, over 1,975 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels amid ceasefire
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels during the current ceasefire period, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. In a post on X, the announcement was made in line with the ceasefire linked to developments…
President appoints new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed G.M.R.D. Aponsu as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Energy. The letter of appointment was officially handed over this afternoon (17) at the Presidential Secretariat by Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Aponsu,…
President reviews ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ 2026 Action Plan
A special discussion on the 2026 Action Plan of the Clean Sri Lanka programme and the progress achieved in the previous year was held today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. According to…
No probes found corruption: govt ministers defend Kumara Jayakody
No investigation has confirmed that former Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody was involved in any corruption related to the substandard coal imports, Minister Vijitha Herath said today. Addressing a special media briefing held today (17), Minister Herath said the report…
Watch: Government ministers hold special media briefing
A special media briefing is currently underway at the Department of Government Information, with the participation of several ministers. Ministers Vijitha Herath, Bimal Rathnayake and Nalinda Jayatissa are among those addressing the media. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jO1GGWoOE (Newswire) The post Watch: Government…