Govt planning to arrest me before opposition rally – Gammanpila
Former Minister and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has claimed that the government is conspiring to imprison him before the combined opposition’s planned “Nugegoda Rally” on November 21. Speaking at a media briefing held today (29), Gammanpila said that…
Three deported from India arrested by TID
Three individuals who were deported from India and are allegedly connected to criminal activities in Sri Lanka have been taken into custody by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) at the Katunayake Airport. It was reported that these suspects were deported…
India gifts RO Plant, Bus Shelter to Ampara District
An RO Water Plant and a Bus Shelter at Komari village in Pottuvil Division of Ampara district were inaugurated by the High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, on Tuesday (28). According to the Indian High Commission, the plant, donated by…
ITC Ratnadipa Celebrates the Spirit of the Season with its 2nd Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony
Mr. Keenan McKenzie addressing the gathering ITC Ratnadipa, the jewel in Colombo’s skyline, heralded the start of the festive season with its 2nd Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony held on25th October 2025. The event, attended by a large number of distinguished…
Talks advance on military land release in Jaffna-Palali area
Discussions have been held focused on resolving operational and administrative hurdles, particularly reviewing the military’s phased withdrawal to expedite the handover of remaining private lands within the Jaffna-Palali area to their rightful owners. A high-level meeting was convened yesterday (28)…
Colombo court employee arrested for soliciting Rs. 10,000 bribe
An office assistant of the Colombo District Court was arrested today by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). According to a CIABOC statement, the suspect was taken into custody on charges of soliciting a…
New ODI & Test batting rankings released
Rohit becomes No.1 in ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time India opener Rohit Sharma has attained No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings for the first time in his career after some fine performances…
Court schedules next hearing in Ranil’s corruption case to January
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (Oct. 29) ordered that the corruption case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be called again on January 28, 2026. The case, which marks the first time a Sri Lankan Executive President has…
Customs issue, not content dispute: Minister clarifies re-export of Qur’an consignment
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says measures have been taken to re-export the consignment of the Holy Qur’an (Tamil translation) that remains detained by Sri Lanka Customs. Addressing the post-Cabinet media briefing held on Tuesday, Minister Herath revealed that…
Japanese naval ship ‘JMSDF AKEBONO’ visits Sri Lanka
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) destroyer AKEBONO (DD 108) arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, making an official visit. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), along with the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd),…