Missing Rajitha tries another court move to block arrest
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne today (18) filed a motion before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court seeking an order to temporarily suspend the arrest warrant issued against him in connection with a Bribery Commission investigation. The motion was taken up before Colombo…
Arrest warrants issued for Ven. Rathana Thera & Thusitha Halloluwa
The Police say arrest warrants have been issued against former MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, and former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa. According to the Police, the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today issued an arrest warrant against…
‘Skibidi,’ ‘delulu’ make their way into Cambridge Dictionary
The words “skibidi,” “delulu”, and “tradwife” are coming to a dictionary near you. These are among the latest Cambridge Dictionary additions of more than 6,000 new words and phrases over the past year, the publisher of the world’s largest online…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (18 Aug), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 297.34 to Rs….
Shanakiyan blames NPP for threatening shop owners in North & East
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam says the hartal called by the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) today, over the controversial death of a youth in Mullaitivu, was a resounding success. In a post on ‘X’, MP Shanakiyan said, a decision…
Postal strike: Unions reject new fingerprint rule
An island-wide postal strike entered its second day Monday, disrupting services across Sri Lanka as workers pressed 19 demands, including changes to overtime pay and the withdrawal of a new fingerprint attendance system. The walkout began Sunday evening at the…
Garbage-dumper duo taught a lesson
Two individuals who had arrived in a car and illegally dumped garbage along the Horana–Ingiriya main road have been apprehended and handed over to the Ingiriya Environmental Police. It is reported that the Environmentally Friendly Team of the Horana Municipal…
SJB to provide free legal advice to victims of online loan mafia – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will provide free legal services to victims of the online loan scheme, which he described as an illegal mafia. “As the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, we raised our voices in…
Death of individual in Mullaitivu: Minister urges public not to be misled
Cabinet Media Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has urged the people of the North and East not to be misled by distorted narratives and false propaganda targeting the government and security forces. His remarks come in the wake of a…
Pakistan announces squad for Asia Cup
Pakistan National Selection Committee has announced Pakistan squads for the upcoming T20I tri-series and Asia Cup scheduled to take place in the UAE from 29 August to 28 September. The tri-series, featuring Afghanistan, Pakistan and UAE will be played at…