Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has defended his declaration of assets and liabilities, saying that the Rs. 275 million worth of assets listed in his declaration consists of family inheritance and assets he developed through...
A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out...
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector maintained its growth trajectory in August 2025, with the Central Bank’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI – Manufacturing) rising to 55.2.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), most sub-indices recorded month-on-month growth, contributing to...
Police have raided what they describe as a factory used by an underworld gang, including Kehelbaddara Padme, Kudu Nilanga from Panadura, and Backhoe Saman, in collaboration with Iranian nationals, to produce crystal meth (ICE) in Hambantota. Chemicals, equipment, and...
According to sources within the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the party is set to launch its latest political initiative, titled “Mahinda Sulagin Namal Suwanda”, in the near future.
After stepping down from the official Colombo residence, former President Mahinda...
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has called on the public to familiarise themselves with the new Rs. 2000 circulated commemorative currency note, issued on 29 August 2025 to mark the Bank’s 75th anniversary.
CBSL said Licensed Commercial Banks...
The lawyers representing Sampath Manamperi, who is wanted in connection with the discovery of two containers of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in Middeniya, informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is set to question former Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunga over allegations that a duty-free bus imported for the Sports Ministry was diverted to Carlton Preschool, owned by former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, The Sunday...
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Presidential Fund, which had been misused by privileged groups during the previous administration, has now been brought under proper management by the present government.
She made these remarks while attending a programme held...
HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) has officially launched its new flagship CSR initiative, “HNBGI Better Tomorrow,” with a successful community clean-up event. This initiative marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and deeper community engagement.
The clean-up...