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;…
Lasith Malinga requested to Extend Stint until T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya have reportedly requested fast bowling great Lasith Malinga to extend his short-term stint with the national team so he can be part of the support staff for the ICC Men’s T20 World…
Nilgala, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest, declared a protected reserve
The government has officially declared Nilgala Forest, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest spanning 40,684.99 hectares, as a protected reserve, with the gazette notification published. In a statement, Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi said steps were taken under the National Forestry…
Trump withdraws Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Board of Peace invitation
President Trump announced Thursday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace” for the war-torn Gaza Strip has been withdrawn. “Dear Prime Minister Carney,” Trump’s Truth Social post began. “Please let this Letter serve to…
China plans to provide 100 electric buses to Sri Lanka
China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says China will soon provide 100 modern luxury buses powered by electricity to the country. He explained that this decision was taken with the aim of reducing the significant environmental pollution caused by…
Former Finance Sec meet President in his new role
Asian Development Bank Alternate Executive Director Mahinda Siriwardana and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have held discussions on Sri Lanka’s economic outlook. In a post on X, Siriwardana, who served as Sri Lanka’s Treasury Secretary until June 2025, said the talks…