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Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera announced today (25) that the Satyagraha protest at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, had been temporarily suspended. Speaking to the media this afternoon along
A total of 41 Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested and 82 fishing vessels seized in foreign countries between 2020 and 2026, Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament. The Minister disclosed the figures on October 23 in response to a ques
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and intelligence agencies have launched investigations into nearly 20 people from various backgrounds suspected of using fake social media accounts to provoke tensions and conflict between ethnic and religi
Army units have been deployed to protect 13 tuskers living near villages, Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi said. The Minister said the programme, which took effect on October 24, would be expanded in the future. Around 13 tuskers living ne
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said he was willing to remain in prison for 500 days if his imprisonment brought economic relief to the public and helped protect the country's cultural heritage. In a statement issued ahead of what he described as his 50th da
A low-pressure system developing over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday (26), bringing increased rainfall to parts of Sri Lanka despite posing no direct threat to the island, the Department of Meteorology said
Former MP Tissa Kuttiarachchi said he would continue his political campaign even from prison, claiming that his summons before the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division was an act of political revenge. Speaking to journalists before appearing befo
Colombo High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala said the court had no authority to issue an order to have Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who is in prison custody, dressed in robes again. The judge questioned in ope
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly urged his son, remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa, to refrain from political revenge if he gains power and to place his trust in the judiciary. The letter was drafted by a secretary based on instructions fro
Sri Lanka won two gold medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today (23), following impressive performances by athletes Janani Dhananjana Wickramasinghe and Pradeep Somasiri. Janani Dhananjana Wickramasinghe secured gold in the w
Sri Lanka produced a remarkable batting performance to defeat England by two wickets in the third match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday (22). Chasing a formidable target of 430 runs, Sri Lanka reached 430 for
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has rejected bail applications filed by Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish Group Director Janaki Siriwardena in connection with the Krrish transaction case. The court ordered that both suspects
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had remained in power long enough and should now prepare to step down. He further said that if the Sinhala people lacked the strength to remove Dissanayake from power, they should b
Arrangements have been made to notify drivers by SMS of the points deducted and their remaining balance as they approach the 30-point demerit threshold under a pilot project, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Sa
Dematagoda Police denied recording a statement from anyone over a "curse virses" circulating on social media. Police were responding to a statement by lawyer Sudath Wickramaratne, who told the media that a client had been summoned to Dematagoda Polic
MP Namal Rajapaksa criticized overcrowding and inadequate facilities in remand prisons while attending Parliament from remand custody. "These prisons are like hell on earth. There are 300 people in a room meant for 20. There are no proper toilet faci
Polgahawela Pradeshiya Sabha National People's Power (NPP) councillor Dinesh Wijesinghe was remanded until November 5 over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 20-year-old woman employed at his business. The court ordered his remand following all
A postal worker was arrested by Haldummulla Police after allegedly concealing 2,078 letters due for delivery at his home. Police searched the house on October 21 following a tip-off about illicit liquor. Officers found 1,500 milliliters of illicit li
SriLankan Airlines issued a statement dismissing reports that its information technology systems had been targeted by hackers as completely false. The airline said it promptly launched comprehensive technical investigations and implemented precaution
Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunarathna has referred the case file of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to the President of the Court of Appeal to institute contempt of court proceedings, ruling that the IGP has willfully disregarded judicial order
