Body of 14-year-old exhumed in Deraniyagala death probe
The body of a 14-year-old boy, who reportedly died under suspicious circumstances in Nuriyawatte, Deraniyagala was exhumed today (Jan. 12) on the orders of Avissawella Magistrate Pramod Jayasekara. The boy died on January 2 while at home with his mother…
Court allows Wimal’s Satyagraha to continue under conditions
Thalangama Police requested a court order to remove the satyagraha held in front of the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla against the new education reforms, citing public inconvenience. However, Kaduwela Magistrate Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa rejected the request and instead allowed…
Gold smashes new record of $4,600
Gold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirl of geopolitical and policy shocks in recent days. Spot gold advanced 2% to hit over $4,600 an ounce for the…
Foreign Minister meets visiting Chinese counterpart
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake this morning, during a transit stop en route to China following an official visit to South Africa. Commenting on…
ITAK decides not to support NCM against PM Harini
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided not to support the no‑confidence motion to be brought against Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya. Announcing this at a media briefing, ITAK Member of Parliament Sivagnanam Sridharan said his party…
Microfinance Regulatory Bill cleared with Amendments to protect Community-Based Societies
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has approved the proposed Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill, subject to amendments. The committee said the recommended amendments were to safeguard the role of community-based financial societies. Meeting in…
9 Common online scams listed by Sri Lanka Police
Raising public awareness on online financial fraud through social media platforms, the Sri Lanka Police has outlined 09 common types of online financial fraud reported in Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, Police Spokesman ASP F.U.Wootler said the Sri Lanka Police…
Inmates from 10 prisons give up meals for cyclone relief
The Department of Prisons states that inmates from ten prisons across Sri Lanka have donated one of their meals to provide relief to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Inmates of the New Magazine Prison, Welikada Prison, Bogambara Prison, Matara Prison,…
SL Post exceeds revenue target by earning Rs 13.1B
Sri Lanka Post has exceeded the revenue target set by the Treasury for 2025, earning Rs 13,100 million beyond expectations, Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara said yesterday (11). He said the department had not only surpassed the income target allocated by…
“Clean Sri Lanka – STEP UP” National Early Childhood Development Programme Launched
The “Safe Childhood- Creative Future” Clean Sri Lanka: STEP UP national early childhood development programme was officially launched morning(10) at the Temple Trees under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training…