The Supreme Court yesterday (18) ruled that two senior police officers from the Uragasmanhandiya Police — the then Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the station and the OIC of the Crimes Division — violated the fundamental rights of a young man...
A range of new projects for the 2025 financial year have been launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, a flagship government initiative aimed at fostering “A Thriving Nation , A Beautiful Life”
A progress review meeting for these projects,...
Due to the prevailing rainy weather for nearly a month, the water levels in the Maussakelle and Castlereigh reservoirs—linked to major hydroelectric power stations—have been rising rapidly, engineers in charge of the reservoirs told The Island.
As of Tuesday (17), the water level in the Maussakelle and Castlereigh reservoirs was...
Hosts England are set to play the opening encounter of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka, as per the schedule released by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday.
The 33-match tournament is set to kickstart...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (18) commended Mahinda Siriwardana, the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury, for his exemplary public service, stating that it is the duty of public officials to help avert crises and contribute meaningfully to positive change.
According...
The Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) announced that Starlink will commence its satellite broadband internet service in the country after this week, starting with the first 12 users.
Director General of the Commission, retired Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath,...
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with his wife and daughter Chandula Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
The trio arrived at the Commission this morning (18) to provide a statement. Their...
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of Narahenpitage Susil Kumara Costa, who was elected to the Kolonnawa Urban Council with the highest number of preferential votes from the party.
This was announced through an official statement...
Several Sri Lankan nationals currently in Israel for business purposes have been left stranded due to the suspension of outbound flights, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel confirmed.
Ben Gurion International Airport and Israeli airspace remain closed to all international...
A 19-year-old has been arrested following a fatal accident along the Trincomalee–Ambepussa road in Anandakulam, Trincomalee, police said.
The incident occurred last night (17) when a motorcycle travelling from Trincomalee towards Anandakulam struck a pedestrian who was crossing at a...