News Room : Explained: The Allegations Against Keheliya Rambukwella’s Daughters and Son-in-Law
Two daughters and a son-in-law of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella were taken into custody on 19 June by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation into money laundering. The arrested individuals have been identified as Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, both daughters of the former minister, along...
News Room : Govt Reveals Plans to Repatriate Citizens if Iran-Israel Conflict Further Escalates
Sri Lanka will take immediate steps to repatriate its nationals if the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament on Thursday. Responding to a question raised by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Rohana Bandara, Herath stated, “If the war escalates, we will send flights to the neighbouring countries of Israel and bring back the Sri Lankans.”...
News Room : Beaten, Genitals Targeted in Police Custody – SC Orders Compensation from OICs’ Personal Funds
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 by subjecting him to cruel and inhumane treatment while in custody over a 2019 gold theft investigation. The Court ordered both...
News Room : Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, accelerates digital transformation – The Island
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, which are being implemented by various ministries and their respective departments, corporations, boards and institutions, was held on Wednesday (17)...
News Room : Heavy rains boost reservoir levels, hydropower plants operate at full capacity
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 just 16 feet and 12 feet below spill level, respectively, they said. The Maussakelle and Castlereigh reservoirs are the primary sources of water for several...
News Room : Colombo allotted 11 league games in ICC Womens World Cup 2025 – The Island
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 at Edgbaston on June 12, with the final to be played on July 5 at Lord’s. The 12 teams participating in...
News Room : AKD Honours Outgoing Treasury Secretary, Says Siriwardana’s Career Is a Model for Young Public Servants
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 to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the President particularly praised Siriwardana’s unwavering dedication and skill in guiding Sri Lanka’s economy...
News Room : Starlink to Begin Internet Services in Sri Lanka After This Week with First 12 Users
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, made this announcement during a media briefing held yesterday (16). He stated that a total of 112 Starlink technical equipment kits...
News Room : Keheliya Arrested Again – This Time with Wife and Daughter
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 arrest was made in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations against the former minister over the accumulation of illicit...
News Room : Kolonnawa UC Fallout: SJB Suspends Member with Highest Preferential Votes
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 signed by SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara. According to the statement, Costa’s membership was suspended with immediate effect for failing...