Daisy Forrest released from money laundering case
The Colombo High Court today ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and a defendant in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. MORE..
- Daisy Forrest released from money laundering case
- CID launches probe into death threats against Public Security Minister and Deputy Defence Minister
- CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike tomorrow
- Sri Lanka and Portugal move to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector
- Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
- Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
- Dilith Jayaweera condemns ‘politically motivated’ arrest of Suresh Sallay
- Police reveal major breakthrough in Akuregoda double murder investigation
- Warner Bros gets higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for storied Hollywood studio
- Court orders CID to release property seized from house linked to Easter attacks suspect
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Court orders CID to release property seized from house linked to Easter attacks suspect
Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara today (25) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to release the gold, gemstones and other property seized by the CID from a residence in the Mahawila Gardens housing scheme in Dematagoda, linked to a suspect in the Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE..
Police reveal major breakthrough in Akuregoda double murder investigation
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatte, says that several new information have been uncovered in connection with the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at a supermarket parking lot in Akuregoda. MORE..
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Dilith Jayaweera condemns ‘politically motivated’ arrest of Suresh Sallay
The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament, Dilith Jayaweera, today (13) strongly condemned the arrest and 72-hour detention of former state intelligence chief Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, which he claims is “under the pretext” of questioning him in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to its remote western island near Taiwan by March 2031, its defence minister said, as regional tensions simmer. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Portugal move to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector
The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel, has met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office for bilateral discussions. MORE..
CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike tomorrow
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have decided to launch a token strike from 12 noon to 6.00 p.m. tomorrow (26), citing the lack of response to their demands.
CID launches probe into death threats against Public Security Minister and Deputy Defence Minister
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats made against Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala and Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara. MORE..
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Ali Sabry slams Suresh Sallay’s arrest as ‘theatrics designed to mislead or divide’
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry says that undermining officers who once safeguarded the country may offer temporary political advantage, but it weakens morale within the armed forces and sends a troubling signal to those tasked with protecting the nation. MORE..
Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested this morning (25) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), police stated. MORE..
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Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels.
Energy efficiency is a national priority for development – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that enhancing energy efficiency is an essential factor in strengthening the country’s economy, and that it is not merely about limiting consumption but about making a distinctive contribution to the national development process. MORE..
Petrol bomb attack on Gintota house; Police launch probe
A petrol bomb attack was carried out on a house in Gintota, Galle in the early hours of today (25), police said. MORE..
Former Social Services Officer arrested on bribery charges
A former Social Services Officer attached to the Katana Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on bribery charges. MORE..
Underworld activities and drug trafficking expanded due to political patronage– Minister
Organized criminals and drug traffickers were utilized in the past for certain factions to consolidate their political power, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
Public warned of scammers posing as senior police officers
Sri Lanka Police have reportedly received information regarding organized groups operating within Colombo, specially contacting tourist hotels and other private institutions, while impersonating senior police officers. MORE..
Police reveal major breakthrough in Akuregoda double murder investigation
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatte, says that several new information have been uncovered in connection with the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at a supermarket parking lot in Akuregoda. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera condemns ‘politically motivated’ arrest of Suresh Sallay
The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament, Dilith Jayaweera, today (13) strongly condemned the arrest and 72-hour detention of former state intelligence chief Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, which he claims is “under the pretext” of questioning him in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to its remote western island near Taiwan by March 2031, its defence minister said, as regional tensions simmer. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Portugal move to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector
The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel, has met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office for bilateral discussions. MORE..
CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike tomorrow
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have decided to launch a token strike from 12 noon to 6.00 p.m. tomorrow (26), citing the lack of response to their demands.
CID launches probe into death threats against Public Security Minister and Deputy Defence Minister
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats made against Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala and Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara. MORE..
Ali Sabry slams Suresh Sallay’s arrest as ‘theatrics designed to mislead or divide’
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry says that undermining officers who once safeguarded the country may offer temporary political advantage, but it weakens morale within the armed forces and sends a troubling signal to those tasked with protecting the nation. MORE..
Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested this morning (25) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), police stated. MORE..
Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels.
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Technology
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group that breached at least 53 organizations across 42 countries, the company said Wednesday. MORE..
US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official
US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official
A senior FBI official said on Tuesday that the United States was “committed to leading the fight” against multi-billion dollar Southeast Asian fraud factories targeting Americans. MORE..
US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%
US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%
The Trump administration set preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India after determining the country unfairly subsidized manufacturing. MORE..
Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: Report
Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: Report
Russia is investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a criminal case on the “facilitation of terrorist activities”, state-run newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB). MORE..
Entertainment
Warner Bros gets higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for storied Hollywood studio
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $31 per share, potentially setting the stage for a fresh bidding war with Netflix over the future of the Hollywood giant. MORE..
Documentary on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to receive two awards at Indian film festival
Documentary on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to receive two awards at Indian film festival
The acclaimed Pulitzer Center-supported documentary ‘Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines’ will receive two awards at the Second Jalgaon International Film Festival in India this year, for ‘Best Social Film’ and ‘Best Screenplay’, reports a press release. MORE..
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Two Sri Lankan beaches — Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach — have been ranked among Asia’s leading coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches list released by Tripadvisor. MORE..
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler has made history at the BAFTA Awards with a big win that has added a new feather to his career. MORE..
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Sports
T20 WC: New Zealand post 168/7 against Sri Lanka in Super 8 match
New Zealand scored a competitive total of 168 for the loss of 7 wickets in their Super 8 encounter against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium (RPS), Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka bowl first against New Zealand in Super 8 match
Under lights with a big crowd building up for Sri Lanka’s must-win encounter, Dasun Shanaka opted to put New Zealand in at the Premadasa. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka to take on New Zealand in must-win Super 8 clash
Sri Lankan will take on New Zealand in a must-win Super Eight round clash of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo today (25). MORE..
T20 World Cup: England beat Pakistan to seal semi-final spot
England became the first team to seal their semi-final spot at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated Pakistan by two wickets at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Pakistan post 164/9 against England in Kandy
Pakistan posted 164/9 against England in the Super Eight round encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
