Five arrested in foreign job scam raids in Boralesgamuwa
The Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five individuals involved in foreign employment fraud. According to the SLBFE, the suspects were arrested as a result of investigations carried out during the first…
Wimal calls off Satyagraha campaign
The satyagraha campaign launched by National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of civil organizations, has now been concluded. Following the government’s announcement that the new education reforms related to Grade 6 will be postponed until next year,…
Woman in Turkey claims Trump is her father, demands DNA test
A woman in Turkey has filed a paternity lawsuit, claiming that the president of the United States is her biological father and is seeking a DNA test to prove it. Necla Ozmen, 55, lives in Ankara and filed a lawsuit…
CHEC Port City pledges $300M for Phase II
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately US$300 million in foreign direct investment to advance Phase II of the Port City Colombo project. Issuing a statement, the company said this marks…
Two arrested in Rs. 50M Kilinochchi factory fraud
Two suspects connected to a financial fraud in Kilinochchi have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The arrest was made in connection with the misappropriation of raw materials valued at nearly Rs. 50 million from a private factory…
SriLankan unveils new livery promoting Nawam Perahera
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, one of the country’s most distinguished religious and cultural festivals. According to the Gangaramaya Temple, the initiative…
CPA raises concerns over delay in Auditor General appointment
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has raised concerns about the emerging institutional deadlock between the President and the Constitutional Council in respect of the appointment of the Auditor General. Sri Lanka has not had a permanent Auditor General since…
Cabinet approves higher minimum prices for Samba, Keeri Samba paddy
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Keeri Samba paddy, following a recommendation by the Price Committee to encourage cultivation of these varieties in upcoming seasons. During the 2025 Yala season,…
LPL Player Draft : New announcement from SLC
The player draft for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held on March 22, 2026. Sri Lanka Cricket said franchises will select both Sri Lankan and overseas players during the draft for the upcoming…
Severe lightning alert issued for 5 districts
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity. The…