It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that coal shipments imported by the Trident Company were, from the initial stages of importation to Sri Lanka, tested at a loading port laboratory that did not possess the required accreditation. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (11:47 PM)
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has submitted an affidavit detailing his assets and sources of income to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), in connection with the assets investigation. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (9:22 PM)
A Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry will be appointed to investigate all coal shipments imported to the country since 2009, says Leader of the House Minister Bimal Ratnayake. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (8:00 PM)
Two Chinese nationals were arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of contraband including used iPhones, suspected to be intended for carrying out computer-related crimes and financial fraud in Sri Lanka. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (6:06 PM)
US Vice-President JD Vance has just boarded Air Force Two ahead of talks between the US and Iranian delegations in Pakistan. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (9:09 PM)
The Ministry of Defence has announced that a special security program has been implemented to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for the public during the festive season. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (11:28 PM)