Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Student who opposed ragging assaulted by fellow students at J'pura Uni.

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A third-year student from the Faculty of Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who had opposed ragging within the university, has been assaulted by a group of fellow... Read More


Youth dies following arrest by Kosgoda Police

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A youth arrested by the Kosgoda Police has died after being admitted to the Balapitiya Base Hospital reportedly due to a sudden illness, police said. The individual, who was known... Read More


Govt eases several more restrictions on vehicle imports

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Ministry of Finance has issued a new gazette notification easing several more restrictions on vehicle imports, with effect from April 29, 2025. The directive, issued by Presid... Read More


University teachers call for impartial probe into Sabaragamuwa Uni. student's death

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has called for an impartial investigation into the tragic death of 23-year-old Charith Dilshan, a second-year student at ... Read More


IGP Deshabandu facing death threats from underworld figures?

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Two senior police officers visited the residence of suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon in Hokandara yesterday (May 1), informing him that he may be the target of death threats alle... Read More


Morning showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge affects the island's weather, the Department of Meteorology says. Show... Read More


SLFP organisers request ex-President Sirisena to lead party unification

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) organisers have called upon former President Maithripala Sirisena to lead the party's unification efforts. According to reports, the orga... Read More


Parliament to convene on May 8, 9 to debate key motions and resolutions

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene on May 8 and 9. She further stated that the parliamentary business pertain... Read More


Sajith says he won't accept presidency without a public mandate

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa claims that Sri Lanka's debt repayment in 2028 is at risk, given the current state of the country's economy. Speaking during TV Derana's ... Read More


CID probes alleged death threats to Deshabandu Tennakoon

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that an investigation has been launched into alleged death threats against suspended In... Read More