“Investigate your own allegations,” Mano tells Govt
Tamil Progressive Alliance leader and Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan has called for immediate and impartial investigations into corruption allegations involving both current and former government figures, including members of the JVP-led administration. In a statement posted on X, Ganesan…
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to record a statement. She was summoned in connection with an investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving the accounts of the ‘Siriliya’ organization….
Weather : Showers after 2 pm today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya and Matale districts, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers are also likely after 2:00 p.m. in the…
Young Motorcyclists Aged 19, 20 and 25 Killed in Multiple Road Accidents
At least five people were killed in a series of separate road accidents reported from several parts of Sri Lanka, with the majority of fatalities involving motorcycles, according to police. A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed on February 2 after his…
Novel Idea Gone Wrong: Man Arrested with Foreign Cash Hidden in Books
A person has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the airport for attempting to illegally bring a large sum of foreign currency into the country. The suspect arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday (02) on IndiGo Airlines…
GCE A/L Exam 2025 : Update for Students
The Department of Examinations says the practical examination for the subject of Bio Systems Technology under the 2025 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination will commence February 7th The examination will be held at 74 centres across the country…
Trump announces India ‘trade deal’
The U.S. and India have reached a trade deal and will immediately move to lower tariffs on each other’s goods, President Donald Trump announced. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also agreed to buy American products “at a much higher level” as…
People will not rent houses, Ali Sabry warns of risks under new law
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC has warned that the proposed Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025, though well-intentioned, could have serious legal and economic consequences if enacted in its current form. In a detailed statement, Sabry said that while preventing…
Official: Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad Announced
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected the following 15-member Sri Lanka Men’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will commence on 7th February, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting the…
“Indian credit card purchases” claim: Nalinda sends letter of demand to SJB member
Health and Mass Media Minister and Chief Government Whip in Parliament, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has issued a letter of demand seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages from former Western Provincial Council member Ajanta Niroshan Padukka over what he describes as…