Ex-President Mahinda’s Chief Security Officer granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Neville Wanniarachchi, Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on suspicion of illegally acquiring assets and properties worth Rs. 28 million. MORE..
- Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
- Payments via ‘GovPay’ surpass Rs. 750 million
- Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
- Enter Air launches weekly seasonal flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
- IGP and Speaker agree to provide security to MPs on request
- Former STC Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
- Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
- ‘Conjuring’ prequel movie in the works after ‘Last Rites’ breaks franchise box office records
- ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
- Shooting incident reported in Kalawana
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Shooting incident reported in Kalawana
A shooting incident has been reported in the Delgoda area of Kalawana, resulting in injuries to two individuals. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that it intends to obtain a detention order for a further 90 days for a female lawyer...MORE..
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
A fire has reportedly broken out in an electricity transformer located on Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha in Maradana. MORE..
Former STC Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC), Hussain Ahamed Bhaila, has been arrested by officers of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
IGP and Speaker agree to provide security to MPs on request
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Speaker of Parliament have agreed to provide security to all Members of Parliament who request for security personnel, MP Jagath Withana stated. MORE..
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Enter Air launches weekly seasonal flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
With the arrival of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, two planes carrying tourists from Poland arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (31), marking their inaugural flights. MORE..
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
The Government of Sri Lanka has successfully concluded discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 90 million under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. MORE..
Payments via ‘GovPay’ surpass Rs. 750 million
GovPay, a secure and user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate digital payments for Sri Lanka’s government services, has successfully processed over Rs. 750 million in transactions, the Ministry of Digital Economy stated. MORE..
Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has been suspended from his duties. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tourists travelling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the island nation, the authorities said. MORE..
IGP arrives at parliament to discuss MPs’ security
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya, has arrived at Parliament this morning (31) to discuss the security concerns for Members of Parliament. MORE..
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Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
The Sagrada Família has become the tallest church in the world, after workers placed the first part of a cross at the top of its central tower. MORE..
4 fishermen rescued after 13 days at sea brought to Hambantota Port
The four fishermen who were rescued after being stranded at sea for 13 days after setting out to sea from Dondra were brought back to the Hambantota Port by the Sri Lanka Navy at around 5 a.m. today (31). MORE..
Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans
U.S. President Donald Trump set the refugee admissions ceiling at 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, the lowest cap on record, a White House document published on Thursday said, part of a broader effort to reshape refugee policies in the U.S. and worldwide. MORE..
Two firearm magazines found in Jaffna Uni. premises
Two firearm magazines have been discovered within the premises of the University of Jaffna. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that it intends to obtain a detention order for a further 90 days for a female lawyer...MORE..
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
A fire has reportedly broken out in an electricity transformer located on Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha in Maradana. MORE..
Former STC Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC), Hussain Ahamed Bhaila, has been arrested by officers of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
IGP and Speaker agree to provide security to MPs on request
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Speaker of Parliament have agreed to provide security to all Members of Parliament who request for security personnel, MP Jagath Withana stated. MORE..
Enter Air launches weekly seasonal flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
With the arrival of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, two planes carrying tourists from Poland arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (31), marking their inaugural flights. MORE..
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
The Government of Sri Lanka has successfully concluded discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 90 million under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. MORE..
Payments via ‘GovPay’ surpass Rs. 750 million
GovPay, a secure and user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate digital payments for Sri Lanka’s government services, has successfully processed over Rs. 750 million in transactions, the Ministry of Digital Economy stated. MORE..
Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has been suspended from his duties. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tourists travelling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the island nation, the authorities said. MORE..
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China says it’s on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 ahead of space station mission
China said Thursday it’s on track to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 as it introduced the next crew of astronauts who will head to its space station as part of the country’s ambitious plans to be a leader in space exploration. MORE..
Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online
Websites disabled in Microsoft global outage come back online
Websites for Heathrow, NatWest and Minecraft returned to service late on Wednesday after experiencing problems amid a global Microsoft outage. MORE..
Nvidia becomes the world’s first $5 trillion company
Nvidia becomes the world’s first $5 trillion company
Nvidia today (29) became the first publicly listed company to be valued at $5 trillion, driven by investor confidence in the growth of artificial intelligence. MORE..
Nvidia’s stock market value nears record $5 trillion
Nvidia’s stock market value nears record $5 trillion
Nvidia was on the verge of becoming the first company worth $5 trillion on Tuesday after the heavyweight chipmaker said it had $500 billion in bookings for its artificial intelligence processors and that it will build seven new supercomputers for the U.S. Department of Energy. MORE..
Entertainment
‘Conjuring’ prequel movie in the works after ‘Last Rites’ breaks franchise box office records
Audiences haven’t seen the last of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who will return in another “Conjuring” movie. MORE..
Chinese gym offers Porsche for losing 50kg in 3 months
Chinese gym offers Porsche for losing 50kg in 3 months
A Chinese gym has recently launched a controversial weight-loss challenge, offering a luxury car as a reward to anyone who successfully loses 50kg in three months. MORE..
Liam Hemsworth leads ‘The Witcher’ in season four ‘refresh’
Liam Hemsworth leads ‘The Witcher’ in season four ‘refresh’
Netflix fantasy series “The Witcher” returns to screens after more than two years with a new lead actor and a fresh tone, its makers say. MORE..
‘Hello Kitty’ movie sets July 2028 release date from Warner Bros
‘Hello Kitty’ movie sets July 2028 release date from Warner Bros
After several years in development, Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema are finally moving ahead with the “Hello Kitty” feature film, dating it for July 21, 2028. MORE..
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Sports
Jemimah Rodrigues century powers India to Women’s World Cup final
Jemimah Rodrigues produced a stunning match-winning century as India scripted a historic run chase to defeat defending champions Australia by five wickets and seal their spot in the Women’s World Cup final on Thursday. MORE..
Teenage cricketer dies in Melbourne after being hit by ball
An Australian teenager has died after he was hit by a cricket ball during a practice session in Melbourne. MORE..
India face Australia in blockbuster Women’s World Cup semifinal
Hosts India will take on Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai this afternoon. MORE..
South Africa beat England to reach their maiden Women’s World Cup final
South Africa beat England to reach their maiden Women’s World Cup final South Africa defeated England by 125 runs in the first semi-final of the Women’s World Cup 2025 and qualified for the final for the first time in history. MORE..
Rohit Sharma becomes No. 1 ODI batter for the first time
Rohit Sharma has become the No. 1-ranked ODI batter following his innings of 73 and 121 not out in the second and third games in the series in Australia, which India lost 2-1. MORE..
