Sri Lankan denies Kidnapping, Rape of Teen in West London
A Sri Lankan migrant housed in a government-funded asylum hotel denied charges of abducting, raping, and assaulting a 15-year-old girl in West London. Yashin Himasara, 20, appeared via video link at Isleworth Crown Court from HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Speaking with…
Senior position in SLFP for Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
Former Parliamentarian and President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe is expected to be appointed as a Senior Deputy Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), party Chairman Nimal Siripala de Silva said. Speaking at a media briefing on Friday (12), De…
CEO granted bail; company claims services of govt officer obtained lawfully
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Friday ordered the release on bail of the Chief Executive Officer of a private insurance company who was arrested in connection with an alleged bribery payment to a former Additional Government Analyst. The suspect had…
ICC, JioStar say India media rights deal remains in force
The International Cricket Council and JioStar on Friday dismissed media reports suggesting the ICC’s media rights agreement in India was under threat, saying the deal remains fully in force. In a joint statement, the ICC said JioStar continues as its…
Sri Lanka, Italy renew driving licence recognition agreement
Sri Lanka and Italy renew Bilateral Agreement for Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy formally renewed the Bilateral Agreement for Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses between Italy and Sri Lanka on Friday,…
SJB donates Rs. 4.6 mn haemodialysis machine to Marawila Hospital
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday donated a haemodialysis machine valued at Rs. 4.6 million to the Marawila Base Hospital under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s ‘Husma’ health initiative. The donation involved a B-Braun Dialog+ haemodialysis machine and was made as…
Japan deploys field hospital in Chilaw to aid flood-affected communities
Japan’s Disaster Relief Team (JDR) has established a fully equipped mobile field hospital at the Chilaw Police Grounds to provide urgent medical care to communities affected by recent flooding. The facility will operate until December 15. Health and Mass Media…
ABEC Premier Wins Top Honour for International Education at South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025
ABEC Premier has been named the Best Educational Service Provider (International Education) at the 9th South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025, becoming the first Sri Lankan education institution to secure this regional accolade. The awards ceremony took place on 27…
Court grants bail to NPP MP Ashoka Ranwala over accident
Former Speaker of Parliament and National People’s Power (NPP) MP Ashoka Ranwala has been released on bail by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, the Police Media Spokesperson said. Ranwala was produced before the court on Friday in connection with a road…
Former Chairman of Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha arrested
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested former Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Cyril Munasinghe on Dec. 12 in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. According to the Bribery Commission, the…