SJB slams IGP over “derogatory” remarks on MP Jagath Vithana
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has raised strong objections to the recent statement by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) regarding the security provided to Kalutara District Parliamentarian Jagath Vithana, who has reportedly received death threats. In a statement to…
Dasun Shanaka likely to be Sri Lanka’s T20 vice captain
Former skipper Dasun Shanaka is likely to be named Sri Lanka’s vice captain for the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan, where Charith Asalanka will lead the side. Sri Lanka did not have a designated vice captain during their recent international…
SJB absent as opposition alliance ‘Maha Jana Handa’ launched ahead of November 21 protest
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was notably absent from the media briefing held today to announce the launch of the joint opposition alliance, “Maha Jana Handa” (Voice of the People). Although the SJB was listed among the participating opposition parties,…
Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Sri Lanka after 02 years
Kuwait Airways, one of the oldest international carriers operating to Sri Lanka, has officially relaunched its direct online operations to Colombo after two years of successful codeshare operations with SriLankan Airlines. The national carrier of the State of Kuwait, which…
LOLC Finance Crowned Sri Lanka’s No. 1 NBFI Brand,
Secures Spot Among Top 15 Most Valuable Brands in 2025. LOLC Finance PLC has been ranked 14th overall, in the prestigious ‘Top 100 Most Valuable Brands of Sri Lanka’ and number one in the Non-Banking Financial Services (NBFI) sector list…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.81 to Rs. 299.98,…
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna named in Lonely Planet’s “25 Best Destinations to visit in 2026”
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna City in the North has been recognized among the 25 Best Destinations to visit in 2026, listed by the leading global travel guide, Lonely Planet. This recognition comes as part of the publisher’s “Best in Travel 2026”…
Jagath Withana denies underworld links, to sue IGP over remarks
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana says he will take legal action against Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Priyantha Weerasooriya over what he described as false and damaging allegations linking him to organised crime. Responding to the IGP’s…
Deputy Minister Chathuranga sends LOD to Waruna Rajapaksa
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has sent a Letter of Demand to Waruna Rajapaksha over alleged defamatory statements on YouTube regarding a distillery licence. Issuing a statement, the Deputy Minister’s Office said a series of defamatory…
Saliya Peiris warns Police – “Parading suspects before media will not help prosecution”
Former BAR Association President and President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris has criticized the recent actions of the Police for publicly questioning the suspect arrested in the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara’s murder case. His remarks come after a video showing…