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"Bleed with dignity": Anudi Gunasekara among finalists of Head-to-Head challenge at Miss World 2025

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Anudi Gunasekara of Sri Lanka has secured a spot among the final 20 contestants in the Miss World Head-to-Head Challenge, following a powerful first round that spotlighted eloquen... Read More


DMT Deputy Commissioner, 2 officials arrested with Rs. 4M in suspected bribes

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- A Deputy Commissioner and two officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission for the possession of Rs. 4 million in ca... Read More


Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Chief Incumbent of Sri Mangalarama Viharaya in Batticaloa, Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, has been granted bail following his arrest by police earlier today. According to... Read More


16 Police OICs receive transfers and new appointments

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The National Police Commission has approved the immediate transfers and new appointments for 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of police stations and divisions within Sri Lanka Police.... Read More


President Dissanayake to visit Germany on June 10

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to visit Germany on June 10 for an official state visit. This was revealed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, whi... Read More


Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe appointed Chairman of SOC on Health, Media and Women Empowerment

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe has been elected as the Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women's Empowerme... Read More


Angelo Mathews to retire from Test cricket

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will retire from Test cricket after the first match against Bangladesh, the veteran all-rounder announced in a statement on Friday. The 37... Read More


MP Chaminda Wijesiri steps down as SJB's Bandarawela Organiser

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Badulla District Parliamentarian Chaminda Wijesiri has decided to step down from his position as the party's Bandarawela Constituency Organiser. He h... Read More


Sri Lanka to induct largest-ever batch of nurses tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has announced that letters of appointment will be officially presented to 3,147 new recruits to Sri Lanka's nursing service tomorrow (24). T... Read More


Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero arrested

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- The Chief Incumbent of Sri Mangalarama Viharaya in Batticaloa, Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero has been arrested by police following an incident of disorderly conduct at the Amp... Read More