Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was wanted on an arrest warrant, finally made his appearance before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29).
The court had earlier issued a notice on 20 August directing Senaratne to show up, following a request...
Former parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Professor Ranjith Bandara, has published a strongly worded statement on social media, calling on party leaders to protect the SLPP’s identity and move forward independently, following what he described as...
The head of the European Union’s executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken of her outrage at Russia’s deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July – which also damaged the EU’s delegation office in the Ukrainian capital.
At least 23...
Six of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salinda, were arrested in Jakarta following a week-long joint operation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Indonesian Police, with support from Indian intelligence and INTERPOL.
Public Security Minister Ananda...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 AUGUST 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2025 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while several spells of...
Ven. Narampanawa Ananda Thera, Deputy Registrar of the Asgiriya Chapter, has been elected as the new Anunayake (Deputy Chief Prelate) of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya.
The official election was held today (28) at 2.00 p.m. at...
The Colombo High Court has issued notice to consider a revision petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order to suspend the arrest warrant issued against him by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
President’s Counsel Kalinga Indatissa, appearing for...
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya announced that five organised crime figures including kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salintha, were simultaneously arrested in Indonesia, marking the first time such an operation has been carried out in history.
Speaking at a press...
The Attorney General yesterday (27) informed the Supreme Court that the Cabinet has been requested to amend the gazette notification which restricted applications for railway station master posts exclusively to male candidates.
This was revealed by Senior State Counsel Nayanathara...
The SJB yesterday (27) took the government to task for appointing Seevali Arukgoda as Director General of Customs despite serious allegations against him over the irregular release of 323 containers.
Addressing the media at the SJB party headquarters, Colombo, SJB...