Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government's objective is to empower citizens to build their own dignified homes through active community participation, with the state acting as a facilitator and guide rather than merely providi
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court, seeking release on bail in the event of her arrest. The petition, submitted through her legal counsel, names the Director of
The newly constructed seven-storey Nephrology and Dialysis Unit at the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital, built at a cost of Rs. 550 million in central government funds, was officially vested in the public under the patronage of the Secretary to the Minis
The Court of Appeal today (05) ordered the Commissioner General of Prisons to take necessary measures to execute the remainder of the prison sentence imposed on Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, following his conviction on charges of contempt of
Global crude oil prices edge slightly lower after G7 nations pledged to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil into the global market to stabilize supply amid ongoing Middle East tensions. The decision was reached by G7 leaders as
The Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar is scheduled to deliver its order tomorrow (05) regarding the petition filed by former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, requesting to be acquitted and released from the Greek bonds case without further w
Litro Gas Lanka has decided to keep the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders unchanged for the month of October. The company further stated that gas sales will continue under the existing prices. The post No Change in Litro Gas Prices for This Month
Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested by police last night (03) while in hiding to evade court, has been remanded until tomorrow (05) after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court. The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today (04) announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, which features Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England. Led by Kusal Mendis, the squad includes several notable changes. Dasun Shanaka and Sahan Ara
Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was arrested last night (03) while in hiding in the Theeniyawala area under an active arrest warrant, is scheduled to be produced before court today (04). The Court of Appeal had recently issued an open warr
Police apprehend two suspects in Kosgoda during a special raid, recovering two firearms after an exchange of gunfire. Police opened fire this afternoon (03) at Kosgoda, Maha Induruwa, targeting two suspects who were allegedly on their way to commit
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa will preside over the official appointment ceremony at Temple Trees. A special ceremony to present appointment letters to 1,056 newly qualified Family Health Service Officers (Midwives) will be
Police apprehend two close associates of overseas-based drug syndicate leader 'Alto Dharme' along with illicit drugs worth LKR 600,000. Police have arrested two close associates of 'Alto Dharme,' an organized crime figure operating an illegal drug t
Around 500 delegates, including 315 foreign experts from 43 countries, gather in Kandy for a historic conference on snake research and conservation. The world's first-ever conference on snakes has commenced in Kandy, bringing together snake experts,
Police arrest Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero who was hiding in an aranya senasanaya in Kalutara to evade arrest warrants. Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who served as the General Secretary of the Bodu Ba
Wilgamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha Member G. Rasika Rathnayake released on bail after being arrested for tampering with an electricity meter to obtain illegal power. Laggala Magistrate N.S. Jayasuriya has ordered the release of G. Rasika Rathnayake, a Samag
The government aims to transform the national school nutrition initiative into a broader framework that boosts local health and the national economy. The government has allocated LKR 33,600 million for the School Meals Program in 2026, aiming to tra
Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena responds to media after appearing before the Bribery Commission over an investigation into a LKR 90 million fund investment. Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena, who held ministerial portfolios under several previ
The Colombo High Court reschedules the pre-trial conference for former Minister Duminda Dissanayake and a Kazakh national woman over the illegal possession of a gold-plated firearm. The Colombo High Court has ordered the case filed against former Mi
The Colombo High Court postpones the trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, after defense counsel falls ill. Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga yesterday (02) ordered the postponement of the trial in the m
