Police intercepts attempted ‘hit’ on prominent businessman
Officers of the Organized Crime Investigation Unit of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) have arrested a gang of five individuals […]
New ministers appointed in cabinet reshuffle
A Cabinet reshuffle took place this morning (23), during which the ministerial portfolios of several ministers including MP Mahinda Amaraweera […]
Elections in early 2025, says Prez
At the United National Party (UNP) special convention held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium yesterday (21), President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced […]
Parliament drama unfolds: Diana alleges assault, SJB MPs cite self defense
State Minister Diana Gamage has been admitted to the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital following her claims about being assaulted by a […]
Electricity tariff increased from today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted permission for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to increase electricity […]
Court approves food to be brought in from supermarket for ‘Harak Katta’
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for the notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata”, who is currently […]
MP Ajith Mannaperuma suspended from P’ment due to unruly behaviour
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena informed the Parliament that Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Ajith Mannaperuma will be refused entry into […]
Preventing a regional and a global conflict: expert insight
BY Prof. Rohan Gunaratna The Israel-Palestine conflict should be viewed through the prism of humanity. It is foolish for any […]
Health, petroleum and electricity gazetted as essential services yet again
A special gazette notification has been published declaring the supply of electricity and all related services, the supply or distribution […]
IGP Wickramaratne’s service extended by Prez despite CC disapproval
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reappointed current police chief C.D. Wickramaratne despite the Constitutional Council disapproval of service extension given last […]