A spokesperson of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization, speaking to Ada Derana, said the Presidential Secretariat had informed that Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested in 2016 over Contempt of Court charges, will be granted presidential pardon today (23). MORE..
Sixty-five senior officers of Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, who have been maintaining an unblemished service record to-date, have been conferred ‘Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya’ (VSV) by President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..
India on Wednesday said the ghastly bombings in Sri Lanka at a time when the wounds of the Pulwama terror attack were still raw in people’s mind has made it more determined to resolutely fight against the menace. MORE..
A proposal by the ruling party to appoint a special Select Committee to produce a report on the Easter Sunday attacks was passed at the parliament without a vote. MORE..
The Attorney General has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch a full criminal investigation against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara. MORE..
President Maithripala Sirisena, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted ten more Senior Brigadiers of Sri Lanka Army to the rank of Major General, states a communiqué issued by the Military Secretariat this evening (22). MORE..
A Police Constable has been killed in a shootout during a raid carried out to seize an illicit liquor racket this evening (22), the Police Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s black and green tea exports to China have risen sharply so far this year with Chinese youth acquiring a taste for Sri Lanka’s popular Ceylon tea, Sri Lanka Tea Board Chairman Lucille Wijewardena said here Wednesday. MORE..
Showery condition is expected to enhance to some extent over most parts of the island, particularly in south-western part in the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
The train services along the Main Line have been delayed this morning (22), the Department of Railways stated. MORE..
An abandoned speed boat was spotted three days ago drifting in the Bay of Bengal close to the coast near Ponnapudi Pathuru village in Vidavalur Mandal of SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. MORE..
The suspect, who was arrested at Dharga Town on suspicion for having close links to the terrorist group responsible for Easter Sunday attacks, has been handed over to the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID). MORE..
The second Permanent High Court-at-Bar established to hear cases of large-scale financial irregularities commenced hearing its first case a short while ago. MORE..
A person has been killed in a clash between two groups at Kambi Thotuwa area in Weheragodella, Grandpass, at around 10.50 pm last night (21), stated Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..
Wellampitiya Police Officer-In-Charge (OIC) has been transferred to the Galle Police Division with immediate effect, Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..
Thirty-two persons, who were arrested over the unrest in Minuwangoda, have been granted bail today (22). MORE..
An individual has been arrested at Maruthamunai area in Kalmunai on suspicion of involving in extremist activities. MORE..
Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says that it is not suitable to continue the Sharia University in Batticaloa even as a private institute. MORE..
The five-member Ministerial Committee appointed to resolve the existing power crisis has granted approval for an emergency power purchase considering the prevailing power crisis in the country. MORE..
Venerable Dambara Amila Thero says that racism has become a commodity under the social system today and that racism is marketed by politicians who are looking to come to power. MORE..
State Minister J.C. Alawathuwala claims the Joint Opposition has invited Minister Rishad Bathiudeen to join their party. MORE..
The government says that all public sector employees will be paid a special interim monthly allowance of Rs 2,500 effective from July 01, as announced by the Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera in the Budget 2019. MORE..
Cabinet approval has been granted for the compensation of the mosques which were damaged in the recent clashes that occurred at several areas of the country. MORE..
Eight suspects, who were granted bail following their arrest at the copper factory believed to be owned by one of the Easter Sunday suicide bombers, have been issued notices to appear before the court on the 27th of May. MORE..
President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed the police and security forces not to close roads in a manner that would inconvenience the public during VIP movement. MORE..
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for funding the implementation of a special human resource development program to empower families affected by the terrorist attack on Easter Sunday. MORE..
The State of Emergency imposed in the country has been extended by another month from today (May 22) considering the situation of the country. MORE..
Police have arrested the main suspect behind the murder in the clash between two groups in Weheragodella, Grandpass. MORE..
Showery condition is expected to enhance some extent over most parts of the island, particularly in south-western part in next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sharia universities will not be granted approval and Madrasah education institutes will be brought under the purview of Ministry of Education, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has asserted. MORE..
The Parliament, chaired by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, is scheduled to convene at 1 pm this afternoon (21). MORE..
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) handed over a no-confidence motion against the government to the Speaker of the Parliament a short while ago. MORE..
Government universities are set to recommence academic activities during this week. MORE..
The police stated that 1475 SIM cards used for mobile phones were found in Ma Oya in the Kochchikade area in Negombo. A stock of unused SIM cards has been found at a wooded area near Ma Oya, last evening (20). MORE..
The Court of Appeal today rejected the petition filed seeking a Quo Warranto preventing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe from being a Member of Parliament. MORE..
Several human bone fragments recovered along with parts of LTTE cadre uniforms from Vellamullivaikal beach in Mullaitivu are to be unearthed today (21). MORE..
Hettipola police have arrested a foreign national for staying in the country violating immigration and emigration laws. MORE..
It has been confirmed that Zahran Hashim, the alleged ringleader behind the Easter Day bomb attacks, has been killed in the attack at the Shangri-La hotel in Colombo. MORE..
One of the major reasons for the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka was the collective failure of leadership, says international terrorism expert Dr. Rohan Gunaratna. MORE..
The 13 suspects arrested for vandalizing several Buddhist statues in the Mawanella area have been further remanded until 03rd of June. MORE..
Former DIG Nalaka de Silva, who was arrested in connection with the alleged VIP assassination plot, has been granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Anuradhapura Special High Court today imposed a life sentence on the second accused of the case over the killing 31 people including Major General Janaka Perera in 2008. MORE..
The Supreme Court has set the date for considering the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara on the 31st of May. MORE..
The deadline for submitting applications for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination for the year 2019 has been extended, stated the Department of Examinations. MORE..
Eight suspects including former Navy Lieutenant Commanders Nilantha Sampath Munasinghe and Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi (‘Navy Sampath’), who were arrested over the abduction and forceful disappearance of 11 youths in 2008, have been further remanded. MORE..
National Freedom Front (NFF) leader MP Wimal Weerawansa today criticized his former party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, for the motion of no-confidence brought forth by them against the incumbent government. MORE..
Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa today (21) visited several schools in Colombo to observe the student turnout and encourage parents to send their children to schools. MORE..
During an underwater search carried out under the Gengea Bridge in Muthur, Navy divers have recovered several weapons, ammunition and grenades. MORE..
One month after the Sri Lanka suicide attacks that killed more than 250 people, investigators have told AFP the bombers used “Mother of Satan” explosives favoured by the ISIS group that are a new sign of foreign involvement. MORE..
India, Japan and Sri Lanka are weighing the development of a terminal at the bustling port of Colombo in a country that’s seen ongoing political controversies related to investments from China’s Belt and Road initiative. MORE..
