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“Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder: Court orders virtual hearing for remanded suspects

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali has ordered that the case involving the nine suspects remanded in connection with the notorious criminal and drug trafficker “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder be heard via Skype today (07). MORE..

| March 7, 2025 6:54 am

Pope Francis, in stable condition, sends first audio message from hospital

Pope Francis on Thursday sent his first audio message since being hospitalized for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks “from the bottom of my heart” to well-wishers around the world who have offered their support. MORE..

| March 7, 2025 6:46 am

Gnanasara Thero claims to know ‘mastermind’ behind Easter attacks

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero claims that he is aware of the mastermind behind the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and intends to share this information with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and top security officials. MORE..

| March 7, 2025 6:44 am

Mainly fair weather to prevail today

The Department of Meteorology says that except for a few showers in Rathnapura, Kaluthara and Galle districts in the evening or night, mainly fair weather will prevail over the island today (07). MORE..

| March 7, 2025 6:17 am

Middeniya triple homicide: More details revealed as hitman confesses

Police investigations have revealed that the recent shooting and killing of Anura Vidanagamage, alias “Kajja”, and his two children in Middeniya was part of a revenge killing linked to the underworld. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 9:50 pm

Ranil slams ‘politics’ of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church, denies ‘Batalanda’ accusations

Former Sri Lankan President and six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe denied shielding ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa from prosecution, during an interview for Al Jazeera English’s ‘Head to Head’ that aired today. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 8:28 pm

Former Minister Mervyn Silva remanded

Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remanded until March 17. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 5:43 pm

2 million devotees expected for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition in Kandy

At least 2 million devotees are expected to travel to Kandy to witness the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is scheduled to be held from April 18 to 27. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 5:11 pm

President discusses new reforms and budget allocations for education sector

A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials from the Ministry of Education took place today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 4:46 pm

Rajitha’s petition seeking preference vote recount fixed for consideration

The Supreme Court has fixed for consideration the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order to recount the preferential votes obtained by the New Democratic Front’s (NDF) candidates for the Kalutara District in the 2024 General Election and issue the revised results. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 4:39 pm

Two arrested with foreign cigarettes worth over Rs. 5 million at BIA

Two suspects, including a woman, have been arrested for smuggling a large consignment of foreign cigarettes valued at around Rs. 5.88 million into the country. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 3:22 pm

Colombo HC sentences couple to death for torturing adopted child

The Colombo High Court has sentenced a couple to death after they were found guilty of torturing their two-year-old adopted child to death. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 2:29 pm

Two cars with identical registration numbers seized in Wennapuwa

Two cars with identical registration numbers have been taken into police custody, the Police Media Division said. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 2:27 pm

‘I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job in Gaza’, Trump warns Hamas

President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group as part an of an effort to finally secure the release of hostages and bodies of the deceased. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 2:22 pm

Vehicles imported into Sri Lanka must be registered within 90 days – Ministry of Finance

Officials representing the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development stated that vehicle imports have been allowed under certain conditions. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 2:13 pm

Authorities to formulate program to reduce air pollution in Jaffna, AG tells court

The Attorney General has informed the Court of Appeal that a program will be formulated to reduce air pollution in Jaffna. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 12:52 pm

Sri Lanka climbs 5 spots in global passport rankings

Sri Lanka has been ranked 91st in the latest Henley Passport Index, which assesses global passport strength based on visa-free travel access. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 12:29 pm

Sri Lanka Police seize 13 firearms linked to recent crimes, 68 arrested

Sri Lanka Police have apprehended thirteen T-56 rifles and pistols used in recent criminal activities so far this year, Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga stated. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 12:22 pm

Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva produced before court

Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was taken into custody by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been produced before the Mahara Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 12:12 pm

Ex-IGP Deshabandu evading arrest, police seek public assistance

Sri Lanka Police state that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon is missing and is evading arrest. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 12:02 pm

Father remanded after assaulting son before attempting suicide

A father has assaulted his 23-year-old university student son with a stick on his head before consuming poison in the Pahala Massanna area, in Balangoda Police Division. MORE..

| March 6, 2025 11:36 am

Govt. explores digital collaboration with community-led RDMNS railway network for tourism, global expansion

The government has taken interest in the services provided by the RDMNS Railway Network Organization (Ratawata Dumriya Mageenge Sansadaya) – a voluntary platform led by Sri Lankan railway commuters to provide real time railway information - leading to an official meeting held on March 5, 2025...MORE..

| March 6, 2025 10:11 am