Ranil’s case : Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake Remanded Until Feb. 11
Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake was ordered to be remanded until February 11 after appearing before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with the ongoing case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ekanayake has been named as the second…
Ranil’s UK visit: Former President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake in court
Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago, in connection with the ongoing case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, filed under the Public Property Act. Ekanayake has been named as the second…
New ICC ODI & T20I rankings released
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has surged five places to seventh in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings following a prolific run in the ongoing five-match home series against New Zealand, which India currently lead 3-0. The former No.1 batter struck…
Over 1.6 Mn families to receive Aswesuma benefits from today
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that payments for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program can be withdrawn from bank accounts starting today (28 Jan). In January 2026, a total of 1,415,584 families are set to receive…
UK Travel case : Ranil arrives at court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a case filed under the Public Property Act. The complaint alleges that during his tenure as President, Wickremesinghe misused state funds to travel to London…
BOI showcases investment opportunities in emerging University Towns
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) organized a dedicated investment forum to present structured business opportunities in Keragala, Gampaha District (Western Province), and Sooriyawewa, Southern Province, positioning them as emerging University Towns. The event brought together local and…
China says top military official under investigation
China’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a close ally of Xi Jinping – was placed under investigation for “suspected serious violations of discipline and law”. Zhang Youxia is the joint vice-chairperson of the Central…
E-gates officially open at BIA arrival terminal
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that electronic gates at the arrival terminal of Katunayake Airport have officially been opened today (28 Jan). Chief Immigration Officer Jude Fernando stated that four electronic gates have been introduced under this initiative,…
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case
A South Korean court has sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prison after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from the Unification Church, according to South Korea’s official Yonhap news agency. The…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28 Jan), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.83 to Rs. 305.98….