Several trade unions representing public service officers engaged in disaster relief activities have decided to temporarily halt their duties and commence trade union action from tomorrow (27). MORE..
26 Feb 2026 (8:27 PM)
The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Borge Brende, has resigned after a review into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (9:05 AM)
Arumahandi Janith Madhusankha de Silva, alias "Podi Lassie" a high-profile alleged drug trafficker wanted by police in connection with multiple homicides was escorted from the Bandaranaike International Airport following his arrival on the island early this morning (27). MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (11:35 AM)
The Board of Trustees of the Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund has decided to introduce a special scholarship programme to be awarded on a one-time basis. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (1:26 PM)
The Colombo High Court has ordered the further hearing of evidence in the corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to be called on March 24. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (2:29 PM)
The Court of Appeal has decided to uphold the death sentence imposed on the defendant, Jayasingam Rajeev, alias "Sudakaran," dismissing an appeal he had filed against the sentence handed down by the Colombo High Court for the possession and trafficking of 2.53 grams of heroin. MORE..
27 Feb 2026 (2:27 PM)