STF soldier dies by suicide in Katukurunda
A 52-year-old officer attached to the Special Task Force (STF) camp in Katukurunda has died by suicide after reportedly shooting himself with his service firearm while on duty, Mawbima newspaper reported. Police suspect a personal reason may have led to…
Exiled Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to 10 Years
A special court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison in two corruption cases tied to alleged irregularities in land allocations under the Purbachal New Town Project near the capital. Judge Mohammed…
Court orders CID to arrest Chamal Rajapaksa’s son, currently in US
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest Shamindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, in connection with the ongoing Airbus aircraft investigation. Rajapaksa, who is currently in the United States,…
Suspended Parliament Deputy SG lodges Bribery complaint against Speaker
The suspended Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Kularatne appeared before the Bribery Commission to formally submit the complaint, alleging…
Harshana to Submit Private Member’s Bill on Online Safety for Children
Opposition lawmaker Harshana Rajakaruna said he plans to submit a private member’s bill to Parliament this week seeking amendments to Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act to strengthen protections for children on social media platforms. He said the proposed amendment to…
T20 World Cup warm-up matches : Broadcast Schedule
Schedule and broadcast information confirmed for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches The schedule and broadcast information for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches has been confirmed, with a total of 16 games taking place…
What the new Occupant Protection Bill means for landlords & tenants
Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025 – A Brief Legal Commentary By Delan De Silva, Attorney-at-Law Sri Lanka’s Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025 marks a significant shift in landlord–tenant law. Its core objective is to prevent unlawful evictions and to ensure…
UNP to launch digital initiative at Sirikotha on Feb. 4
The United National Party (UNP) will mark a significant step in its digital transformation with a special launch event scheduled for Feb. 4, 2026, at its Sirikotha headquarters. As part of the initiative, the party will formally appoint 1,000 Digital…
Manning Market goes digital : Online payment system launched
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) officially launched a new Online Payment System at the Peliyagoda Manning Market today, marking a key milestone in the government’s push for digital transformation. The launch took place under the patronage of Minister of Transport,…
Colombo Court Hotel & Spa Successfully Launches “Court Privilege Membership” and New Lifestyle Experiences
Colombo Court Hotel & Spa, a boutique urban sanctuary in the heart of Colombo, is renowned for its refined hospitality and pioneering commitment to sustainability. Built using up-cycled structures and guided by eco-conscious design principles, the hotel proudly stands as…