News Room : Breaking: Keheliya Arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. He was taken into custody today (7) when he appeared before the Commission to provide a statement. He is expected to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
News Room : Mahanayaka Theras Urge UK Intervention to Stop Auction of Buddha Relics
The Mahanayaka Theras of Sri Lanka’s Malwatu, Asgiriya, Amarapura and Ramanna Chapters have appealed to the British government to intervene and prevent the auction of a collection of jewels believed to be linked to the corporeal remains of Lord Buddha, currently at risk of being sold at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong. The auction is scheduled to take place in Hong...
News Room : Why India Named Its Pahalgam Counterstrike Operation Sindoor
India has carried out a coordinated military operation targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that resulted in the deaths of several civilians, including members of the Indian armed forces. The operation, named Operation Sindoor, was reportedly approved and named by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according...
News Room : NPP Secures Absolute Majority in 119 Local Government Bodies: Full List
The National People’s Power (NPP) secured an absolute majority in 119 local government bodies in the 2025 Local Government Election. Here is the full list: 🔴 Hambantota Tissamaharama PS Tangalle PS Angunakolapelessa PS Beliatta PS Ambalantota PS Sooriyawewa PS Hambantota PS 🔴 Polonnaruwa8. Polonnaruwa PS9. Polonnaruwa UC10. Dimbulagala PS11. Elahera PS12. Hingurakgoda PS13. Medirigiriya PS 🔴 Puttalam14. Nattandiya PS15. Wennappuwa PS16. Chilaw PS 🔴 Trincomalee17. Gomarankadawala PS18. Padavi Sri Pura...
News Room : Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave
On Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will vote to elect the Catholic Church’s 267th pope. The day will begin at 10:00 (09:00 BST) with a mass in St Peter’s Basilica. The service, which will be televised, will be presided over by Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old Cardinal Dean who was also the celebrant...
News Room : Voting for new Pope set to begin with cardinals entering secret conclave
On Wednesday evening, under the domed ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, 133 cardinals will vote to elect the Catholic Church’s 267th pope. The day will begin at 10:00 (09:00 BST) with a mass in St Peter’s Basilica. The service, which will be televised, will be presided over by Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old Cardinal Dean who was also the celebrant...
News Room : SJB Candidate Among Three Injured in Alleged Stabbing by Monk
A candidate of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and two others were injured in a stabbing incident that occurred in the Dik Ella Kanda division of the Dereniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha area. All three victims were admitted to the Dereniyagala Hospital for treatment. The stabbing was allegedly carried out by a monk, according to initial reports. Police investigations are underway.
News Room : NCPA Probes Kotahena Schoolgirl’s Suicide; Provides More Details on Case Progress
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has launched an investigation into the recent suicide of a schoolgirl in Kotahena, following serious allegations of sexual abuse involving a teacher. The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs stated that the probe is being conducted in collaboration with the Police Children and Women Bureau. Although the NCPA had not initially received a complaint...
News Room : Prez urged to withdraw Personal Data Protection Act (A) Bill, consult relevant stakeholders – The Island
A group of non-governmental organisations and their linked individuals have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayakaye to withdraw the Personal Data Protection Act (amendment) Bill (Data Protection Act No 09 of 2022) that was gazetted in March 2025. They have requested President Dissanayake to consult relevant stakeholders and experts on key amendments to be made. The following is the text of...
News Room : Foreign Job Scam: 6 Officials Suspended Over Rs. 2.5B Fraud in Untrained Female Deployment
Six officials, including the Additional General Manager of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, have been suspended with immediate effect over a massive fraud involving the illegal deployment of women for foreign employment without mandatory training. A spokesperson for the Bureau told media today (5 May 2025) that the suspensions were implemented following an internal investigation. The matter has also...