The Kalutara Magistrate s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (5:56 PM)
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (5:28 PM)
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has issued an official statement addressing public concerns following recent media reports on the Nipah virus. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (8:24 PM)
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has warned that due to the budget proposal submitted by the government to remove the Special Commodity Levy on coconut oil and palm oil, it could lead to serious market and health-related consequences. MORE..
30 Jan 2026 (12:02 AM)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" with Beijing to boost the UK economy, signalling a reset after years of strained ties. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (4:03 PM)
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (6:48 PM)