The Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed by imprisoned former Minister Nalin Fernando, seeking the dismissal of an indictment served against him by the Attorney General in connection with the �carrom board case,� be called on June 17 for the verification of facts. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (5:45 PM)
An individual known as �Dubai Sudda� has been arrested in Kaduwela over allegations of recruiting Sri Lankans for employment in Dubai and Moldova using tourist visas. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (6:30 PM)
A total of 24 individuals were killed in 19 road accidents reported across the country during the two Vesak holidays on May 29 and 30, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadeera. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (9:45 PM)
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed against the death sentence by drug kingpin Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, alias Wele Suda , who was sentenced to death in connection with heroin trafficking. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (5:17 PM)
The Indian Naval Ship Airavat has arrived in Colombo on a three-day visit. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (4:54 PM)
Oil prices are rising more sharply after Iranian state media reported Iran had suspended talks with the United States, dashing hopes that a deal towards ending the war could be agreed in the coming days. MORE..
1 Jun 2026 (9:26 PM)