Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan , has been remanded by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate s Court pending the Attorney General s recommendations in connection with investigations into the disappearance of a Vice Chancellor in the Eastern Province in 2006. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (6:29 PM)
A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of Kush cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 255.5 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (2). MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (12:05 AM)
U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:05 AM)
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Party Leaders of Parliament in preparation for the upcoming IMF Fifth and Sixth Review Mission scheduled from March 26 to April 8, 2026. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (8:08 PM)
The third meeting of the Cabinet-appointed committee tasked with ensuring the continuous functioning of the public service was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, via virtual platform. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (4:54 PM)
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, two U.S. #8204;defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, in the latest purge among the Pentagon s most senior ranks. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:19 AM)