Land donations to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’
At the inaugural ceremony of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, held this morning (13) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, land donations were made by Mrs Chandra Kusumawathi Everett, Mr G….
Two youths arrested with 11 kilos of narcotics on Southern Expressway
Two suspects were arrested by Expressway Police this morning, after officers intercepted a suspicious car at the Palatuwa interchange. Police said the driver and another individual attempted to flee during the inspection but were apprehended. A search of the vehicle…
Sri Lanka’s Official ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Jersey
Moose Clothing Company, the Official Clothing Partner of Sri Lanka Cricket, has unveiled Sri Lanka’s Official ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Jersey. The post Sri Lanka’s Official ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Jersey appeared first on Newswire.
Sri Lankan man pleads guilty to murder of Sri Lankan woman in UK
A Sri Lankan man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a Sri Lankan woman whose body was found on a street in the Welsh capital last year, British media reported. Thisara Weragalage, 37, admitted killing Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni…
FM Derana announced as Official Radio Broadcaster for T20 World Cup 2026
In a country where cricket is more than a sport and every delivery is felt in the heart, FM Derana was announced as the Official Radio Broadcaster in Sri Lanka for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at a…
04 monks, including Balangoda Kassapa Thera, remanded in Trinco Buddha statue case
Four monks including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and five others have been remanded in connection with an incident involving a Buddha statue in the Trincomalee area. On November 16 last year, unrest arose after attempts were made to remove a…
ASPI records new all-time high
The Colombo Stock Exchange’s benchmark ASPI hit a new all-time high of 23,708.70 points today (14 Jan). According to the CSE, the ASPI surpassed the previous record of 23,659.70 points set on 12 November 2025. The CSE further said that…
HNB recognised for brand strength with Superbrand status for 2025
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has been conferred Superbrand status for 2025, reaffirming its reputation for trust, leadership and innovation in Sri Lanka’s banking sector. The recognition was awarded in 2025 by the global Superbrands organisation in Sri Lanka following…
Court withdraws warrant against Wimal
The Colombo High Court has withdrawn the warrant issued against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa today, following his appearance in court. The Colombo High Court today issued a warrant ordering the arrest and production before the court of Weerawansa after he…
Ammunition believed to be from WWII era found in Ratmalana
Workers unearthed a cache of ammunition believed to date back to World War II at The School for the Deaf in Ratmalana on Monday (12), it was reported. According to News First, the Police said the cache of ammunition was…