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Chamara Sampath to be indicted before High Court for misappropriation of public funds

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that the investigation conducted by the CIABOC on the alleged co... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses FR petition against Cabraal, others

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A Fundamental Rights petition filed by Ven. Thiniyawala Palitha Thera seeking an order directing the Attorney General to initiate both criminal and civil proceedings against form... Read More


Over 2.28 million Sri Lankans pledge to donate eyes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (SLEDS) announced that more than 2.28 million Sri Lankans have pledged to donate their eyes after death, marking a major milestone in the natio... Read More


Veteran radio presenter Chitra Kumari Kalubowila passes away

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Award-winning radio presenter Chitra Kumari Kalubowila has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Sri Lanka's broadcasting industry. One of the country's most senior... Read More


Sri Lankan pilgrims can now use UPI in India

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A pilot initiative to introduce UPI One World digital service for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India has been launched. The Sri Lanka High Commission in India, in partn... Read More


Sri Lanka signs debt restructuring agreement with Denmark

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Denmark as part of the ongoing External Debt Restructuring Process. The agreement follows bil... Read More


"Sri Lanka has enormous promise, but effective tourism promotion requires both investment and continuous effort" - Zubin Karkaria, Founder & CEO, VFS Global Group

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Over a year after the e-visa system handled by the consortium-comprising IVS-GBS as the primary partner and VFS Global as the technical partner-was suspended in Sri Lanka, Daily ... Read More


Indian Consul General visits former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his birthday

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- On the occasion of his birthday, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa received a visit from Indian Consul General Sri Harvinder Singh at his Carlton residence in Tangalle today (18... Read More


Dr. K. Waligepolage appointed Director General of Irrigation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Dr. (Eng.) K. Waligepolage as the new Director General of Irrigation, effective 4 December 2025. Mr. I. P. A. Gunasekara... Read More


Special committee to be appointed for restructuring tri-forces: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A special committee will be appointed next year for the restructuring of the tri-forces, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Rtd) Aruna Jayasekara said today. He told Parl... Read More