CID to question Saman Ekanayake, fresh documents released by Ranil’s camp
President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake has reportedly been summoned to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to make a statement regarding former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to the United Kingdom. The inquiry relates to allegations that state funds were misused for the…
Weather today: Sun directly over 4 areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 August 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in…
Secure Your Child’s Future: Explore Higher Education, Career Guidance & Job Opportunities at EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025
EDEX, Sri Lanka’s oldest, largest and premier Education Expo & Job Fair has grown and evolved into a household name in the education sector, staying true to its mission to guide students throughout the country by creating awareness of the…
WATCH : Underworld leaders including Kehelbaddara Padme in SL
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Northern families renew call for truth on missing loved ones
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Jaffna on Saturday, marking the International Day of the Disappeared with a march calling for justice for loved ones who vanished during Sri Lanka’s conflict. The demonstration was organized by the Association…
Underworld arrests : Sri Lanka felicitate Indonesian Police officers
The Sri Lankan government today felicitated Indonesian police officers who supported the operation to capture five of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures in Jakarta. The Indonesian officials arrived in Colombo this evening along with the arrested suspects. Minister of…
2nd ODI : Sri Lanka to bring in Nuwanindu ?
Sri Lanka opener Nishan Madushka is likely to be ruled out of the second and final ODI against Zimbabwe due to injury, batting coach Thilina Kandamby said. Kandamby noted that Nuwanindu Fernando is most likely to replace Madushka at the…
Two Israelis arrested for assaulting hotel owner and wife in Arugam Bay
Two Israeli nationals were arrested on Friday (29) by Pottuvil Police for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wife in Arugam Bay, Lankadeepa reported. According to police, the couple sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital following the attack….
Underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, brought to Sri Lanka from Jakarta
The plane carrying a group of underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, has just arrived at Katunayake International Airport a short while ago. It is reported that, after a few hours’ delay, the plane that departed from…
Record exports and remittances boost SL’s external sector in July 2025
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the country’s external sector strengthened further in July 2025, with the current account posting consecutive monthly surpluses. Exports: Total exports for January–July 2025 rose 6.7% y-o-y to USD 12.0 bn. Merchandise…