Outrage as police record and release video of couple’s questioning
A senior lawyer has strongly criticised the Sri Lanka Police after a video recorded inside the Panadura Police Station showing a doctor and an engineer being questioned was widely circulated on social media. Senior Lawyer Thishya Weragoda said on Facebook…
Global Finance ranks Nandalal Weerasinghe ‘A Grade’ Governor
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has been recognized with the prestigious “A Grade” award by Global Finance magazine at the 2025 World’s Best Central Bank Governors awards, held alongside the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington. The recognition celebrates…
Global leaders commend Sri Lanka’s steady comeback at IMF Meetings
A Sri Lankan delegation led by Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe actively participated in a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group held…
Victims of 1989 Valvettithurai massacre file $15 Mn reparations claim
Survivors and relatives of victims of the 1989 Valvettithurai massacre have submitted a detailed reparations claim to the Sri Lankan Office for Reparations, seeking USD $15 million (approximately LKR 4.5 billion) in compensation for the mass killing and destruction carried…
Online payment of traffic spot fines launched in South
Motorists in the Southern Province can now pay traffic spot fines online through the government’s GovPay digital payment platform, beginning today. According to the Police Department, the initiative follows the successful implementation of the system in the Western Province earlier…
Suspect arrested in Colombo with 9 kg of Kush
A 27-year-old resident of Colombo 14 has been arrested with 9 kilograms and 555 grams of Kush during a raid conducted by the Colombo Crime Division. Police said the raid was carried out near the Sirimuthu Uyana Housing Complex in…
Suspect arrested with 359,000 illicit drug tablets
A 23-year-old resident of Kalpitiya has been arrested by the Vavuniya Divisional Crime Investigation Unit for transporting 359,000 drug tablets concealed inside a stock of goods unfit for human consumption. Police said the arrest was made following a tip-off received…
Two die as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea (Video)
A cargo plane skidded off the runway and into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) early Monday, killing two airport staff in a vehicle it struck and pushed into the water. The Boeing aircraft, operated by Turkish cargo…
President emphasizes unity and Justice in Deepavali message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Deepavali message, extended wishes to the Hindu community in Sri Lanka and abroad, highlighting the festival as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil. Marking the religious significance of Lord Vishnu’s defeat…
Low-level atmospheric disturbance : Heavy rain alert issued
A low-level atmospheric disturbance has developed over the south east of the Island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western,…