Amidst a heated debate surrounding the disappearance of USD 2.5 million from the Treasury, the Australian government has refused to release information regarding the citizenship of Mr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. Acc
gossip lanka english english.gossiplankanews.com gossiplanka
Lalith Kannangara alias 'Bus Lalith', an organized crime and drug trafficker arrested in Dubai, has been subjected to extensive interrogation by the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau under a 72-hour detention order after being brought to Sri Lank
gossip lanka english english.gossiplankanews.com gossiplanka
Reuters - Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and remove shipping constraints affecting supply in the key Middle East region. Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28 a barrel by 0447 GMT, earlier dropping...
Sri Lanka is taking a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organised by the FinTech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy. Addressing the official press conference held Tuesday (25) at the Amari Colombo hotel premises, Deputy...
Following the circulation of a video on social media depicting an incident that occurred inside the Ambalangoda Police Station, the Inspector General of Police has ordered an immediate investigation into the matter. Accordingly, the relevant investig
gossip lanka english english.gossiplankanews.com gossiplanka
Ms. Sanae Takaichi, 65, Japan's first female Prime Minister, has revealed details about her solitary life and work routine at her official residence through several social media posts. Representing the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, she moved into
gossip lanka english english.gossiplankanews.com gossiplanka
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court in support of the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill presented to Parliament by the government, aiming to increase the retirement age of judges. This petition has been submitted by National People's
gossip lanka english english.gossiplankanews.com gossiplanka
The suspect, Koralagamage Mandinu Pathmasiri Perera, also known as 'Kehelbaddara Padme', who was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, was ordered to be remanded until the 3rd of next month after being produced before Colombo Chief Magistra
gossip lanka english english.gossiplankanews.com gossiplanka
Around 11,000 complaints concerning missing persons remain to be investigated, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said. The Minister made the remarks yesterday (25) while visiting families of missing persons in the North a
Chandana Guniyangoda assumed duties as the new Chairman of People's Bank on 25 August 2026 at a ceremony held at the Bank's Head Office. The occasion was attended by former People's Bank Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando, members of the Board of Directo
Alleged drug trafficker Mandinu Padmasiri Perera, alias "Kehelbaddara Padme," who was arrested in Indonesia and brought to Sri Lanka, was yesterday remanded until 3 September by the Colombo Magistrate's Court. The suspect, who had been detained in th
The Attorney General yesterday (25) informed the Court of Appeal that former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Sallay was arrested after investigators formed a reasonable suspicion of his alleged links to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attack
