The four accused in the case over the shooting to death of three persons and injuring 45 others during a protest by villagers demanding clean drinking water at Rathupaswala in 2013, have been acquitted by the Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar. MORE..
17 May 2024 (3:22 PM)
Nine Pakistani nationals, who were arrested on charges of smuggling a large cache of drugs, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Colombo High Court. MORE..
17 May 2024 (12:06 PM)
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. MORE..
17 May 2024 (2:39 PM)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted Sri Lanka s commendable macroeconomic policies, rapid inflation decline, and steady economic growth. MORE..
17 May 2024 (2:25 PM)
A British town s new mayor is a refugee from Sri Lanka who will be the first Hindu to hold the position. MORE..
16 May 2024 (11:58 PM)
Armed Forces personnel from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal will embark on a bike expedition from Lumbini to Colombo, along the Buddha circuit, to strengthen ties and foster goodwill among south Asian nations. MORE..
17 May 2024 (12:37 PM)