India releases details of sacred Buddha Relics exposition in Colombo
India will hold a public exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha at Gangaramaya Temple from February 4 to 11, 2026, marking a major religious and cultural event for Sri Lankan Buddhists. According to India’s Ministry of Culture,…
T20 World Cup Ticket Counters Opened : All details
Ticket Counters in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 The ticket counters for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will open starting from 3rd February 2026. Sri Lanka Ticket Counters: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)…
Former Ministers Questioned by CID Over Underworld Ties
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday questioned former ministers Prasanna Ranatunga and Chamal Rajapaksa regarding their alleged connections to notorious underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme. The inquiry follows the high-profile arrest of Padme in Indonesia last August and his subsequent…
GCE O/L Examination 2025 (2026) : Notice for Students
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“Don’t show a rainbow to Sajith” – Minister Nalinda
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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…