Two suspects remanded in easy payment scheme housing fraud case
The Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Division has arrested two female suspects linked to a major housing fraud, marking the latest development in an investigation that has already seen the company’s director remanded. Police said the women, aged 30 and 31,…
“All Parties Except Pelawatte”: Ranil Outlines New Political Initiative, Excluding NPP
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the United National Party (UNP) is preparing to hold discussions with political parties, excluding the political grouping based in Pelawatte, on a proposed national policy framework aimed at addressing Sri Lanka’s long-term challenges. Speaking at…
New WhatsApp hotline for motor vehicle complaints
The Department of Motor Traffic has introduced a new WhatsApp hotline, 074 245 3300, through which the public can submit written complaints regarding issues faced during the registration of motor vehicles and inconveniences caused by vehicles. The service, introduced by…
Sri Lanka seeks Interpol Blue Notice against Basil Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka has formally asked Interpol to issue a Blue Notice concerning former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is currently not in the country, it was reported. According to Newsfirst, a senior police officer said Interpol has responded to the request…
Mano Ganesan appeals for Indian intervention in Saudi death sentence case
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader, MP Mano Ganesan has appealed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to seek the assistance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in resolving the case of Sri Lankan youth Anojan Sivarasa, who now faces a death…
Rs. 1.5 Bn national programme to secure unsafe roads
The government has launched a Rs. 1.5 billion programme to secure unsafe and dangerous locations on roads outside the national highway system, with allocations of Rs. 60 million per district. Memorandums of Understanding were signed yesterday (18) with local government…
Police nab armed robbery suspects within an hour in Trincomalee
Police arrested two suspects within an hour of an armed robbery at a liquor shop near Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee last night (18). According to police, the two men entered the shop around 9:45 pm and, by brandishing a T‑56…
“I worked 15 hours a day, had to sell land”: CBK Reflects on balancing Presidency and motherhood
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (CBK) has spoken candidly about the challenges of balancing state responsibilities with motherhood, recalling long hours of work, strict organization, and the values she instilled in her children. Speaking at a public event, Kumaratunga said…
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage and “fake news,” and threatened that more such media bans could be coming — the…
“I worked 15 hours a day, had to sell land”: CBK reflects on balancing Presidency and motherhood
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (CBK) has spoken candidly about the challenges of balancing state responsibilities with motherhood, recalling long hours of work, strict organization, and the values she instilled in her children. Speaking at a public event, Kumaratunga said…