Maharagama OIC critically injured amidst IUSF protest

Aug 04, 2021 11:46 am

The OIC of Maharagama Police has sustained critical injuries when the protesters tried to topple the iron barricades near the entry

COVID death toll moves up with 74 new victims

Aug 03, 2021 11:27 pm

Minister Udaya Gammanpila has gone into self-isolation after several officials at the Ministry of Energy test positive for COVID-19.

Gammanpila goes into self-isolation

Aug 03, 2021 11:23 pm

Minister Udaya Gammanpila has gone into self-isolation after several officials at the Ministry of Energy test positive for COVID-19.

Officers of Govt Analyst’s Dept visit Bathiudeen residence

Aug 02, 2021 10:01 pm

Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen’s residence was today (August 02) inspected by the Government Analyst’s Department and Scene

All public sector employees called back to duty from August

Jul 30, 2021 08:41 pm

The government has decided to call all employees of public service back to duty from the 2nd of August (Monday), subject to COVID-19 health

SLC panel recommends suspensions and fines for Mendis, Dickwella, and Gunathilaka

Jul 29, 2021 11:32 pm

UPDATE (06.30 pm): A five-member panel of inquiry has recommended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to impose suspensions and fines

Woman arrested over Rs. 60 million drug money circulated in bank accounts

Jul 29, 2021 08:21 pm

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a woman, who is allegedly involved in narcotics trafficking

Harin arrives at CID to record statement

Jul 28, 2021 09:49 pm

Parliamentarian Harin Fernando has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.

Sri Lanka pays off USD 01 billion bond debt before deadline

Jul 27, 2021 11:22 am

Sri Lanka has settled the scheduled debt of USD 01 billion International Sovereign Bond Issue yesterday (July 26), State Minister

Daily COVID cases climb to 1,653 while deaths go up by 48

Jul 27, 2021 12:06 am

The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 635 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka,

Chairman of Capital Maharaja Group passes away

Jul 25, 2021 01:23 pm

Chairman of the Capital Maharaja Group R. Rajamahendran has passed away this morning (July 25).

Sri Lanka detects 23 new cases of Delta variant

Jul 24, 2021 12:25 am

Sri Lanka has identified 23 new positive cases of ‘Delta’ coronavirus variant, says the Head of National Operation Centre

Rishad’s brother-in-law arrested over alleged sexual abuse of young woman

Jul 23, 2021 11:10 am

The brother-in-law of MP Rishad Bathiudeen has been arrested on charges of allegedly sexually abusing a young woman, the

Daily coronavirus case tally at 1,566 COVID: 47 new victims take death toll to 3,917

Jul 22, 2021 12:26 am

The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry reports that another 386 persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka

No-confidence motion against Minister Udaya Gammanpila defeated

Jul 20, 2021 11:55 pm

The Motion of No Confidence brought against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila by the opposition has been defeated by a majority of 91 votes.

Dates set for 2020 O/L aesthetic practical exams

Jul 19, 2021 09:50 pm

Ministry of Education has announced dates for the practical examinations for candidates who sat for aesthetic subjects at the

High risk of Delta variant becoming prevalent in the country - Channa Jayasumana

Jul 18, 2021 11:07 pm

There is a risk of the Delta variant of the coronavirus being prevalent in Sri Lanka in the near future, State Minister of Production,

Rishad Bathiudeen hospitalized

Jul 17, 2021 11:36 pm

MP Rishad Bathiudeen, who is currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been hospitalized.

Veteran lyricist Camillus Perera passes away

Jul 17, 2021 11:24 pm

Veteran lyricist and journalist Camillus Perera, who penned many popular songs, has passed away at the ae of 74.

WHO urges China to co-operate better in COVID origin probe

Jul 16, 2021 02:32 pm

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged China to be more co-operative with the WHO’s second phase of the