Pakistan Cricketers allegedly hit by Ponzi Scheme
Several Pakistan cricketers, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, have reportedly been affected by an alleged Ponzi scheme that could cost them millions of rupees, according to media reports. The matter has reportedly come to the attention…
Former TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita arrested
Former Ministry Secretary and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission. He was arrested in connection with his failure to disclose how he had earned Rs….
PM Harini returns from Davos after key meetings at WEF
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and her delegation returned to the country this morning (23 Jan) after a successful four‑day official visit to Davos, Switzerland, where they attended the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. During…
Licensing system to be introduced for drone pilots
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced plans to introduce a licensing system for drone pilots engaged in commercial and professional activities, marking the first such initiative in the country. Under the leadership of Capt. Daminda Rambukwella,…
Deputy Minister accused of Ebuddy mixup
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has incorrectly cited information while addressing Parliament on the controversial web link issue in school textbooks. Speaking in Parliament, Jayasinghe said the Grade 11 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) textbook published in 2015 contained the same…
Corruption allegations : Indictments filed against MP Chamara Sampath
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dissanayake over a corruption allegation. The Bribery Commission notified the…
Sathosa lorry case : Johnston and sons further remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and four other suspects who were previously remanded have once again been ordered to remain in remand custody by the court. This order was issued when the case against the suspects was taken up today (23…
Colombo to host IRONMAN 70.3 in February
Colombo is set to welcome athletes from across the globe as the city hosts IRONMAN 70.3 on February 22, with competitors from more than 45 countries expected to take part. Announcing the event, Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar said the…
Central Highlands freeze: Nuwara Eliya hits 5°C
The Department of Meteorology reported that Sri Lanka’s lowest minimum temperature today (23 Jan) was recorded at 5.0 degrees Celsius in Nuwara Eliya, according to early morning observations. The department said minimum temperatures across the country were recorded from regional…
“Can’t run a government by intimidation” Namal tells Lal Kantha
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says if NPP minister K.D. Lal Kantha thinks he can run a government by threatening and intimidating people, disrespecting the Maha Sangha, frightening government officials, the Attorney General’s Department, and the judiciary;…