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Ex- Minister Wimal Weerawansa produced before court

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (25), has been produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court. He was arrested after ar... Read More


2025 O/L results expected by mid-June - Exams Dpt.

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Examinations says it expects to release the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination by mid-June. Responding to an inquiry made by Ada Derana regar... Read More


Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrested

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police, said Ada Derana reporter. He was taken into custody after arriving at the Thalangama Poli... Read More


Netanyahu issues first public response to emerging US-Iran agreement

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly responded for the first time Sunday to reports of an emerging US-Iran agreement to end the war, stating that "Iran will never ha... Read More


22-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting incident

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- A suspect accused of aiding and abetting a fatal shooting has been arrested by the Galle Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau. The shooting incident had taken place on May 12 i... Read More


CBSL tightens Loan to Value ratio for credit granted for vehicles

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- The Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has tightened the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios applicable to credit facilities granted for motor vehicles while a... Read More


T-56 rifle unearthed from Somawathiya Reserve

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has recovered a T-56 assault rifle buried beneath a tree inside the Somawathiya National Reserve. The weapon was discovered today (24) during a s... Read More


Over 28,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- More than 28,000 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The latest report issued by the DMC st... Read More


Donald Trump says United States will not "rush into a deal" with Iran

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- President Donald Trump said the United States will not "rush into a deal" with Iran, adding that the American blockade of Iranian ports will remain in "full force and effect" unti... Read More


Police warn motorists against using non-standard number plates

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Police have warned motorists not to operate vehicles fitted with distorted or non-standard number plates, despite delays in the issuance of official registration plates. Deputy I... Read More