Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Court awaits AG's advice in NR Consultation case against Namal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a plaint filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP... Read More


CBSL probes 18 over illegal plantation investment schemes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is investigating 18 institutions and individuals allegedly involved in illegal deposit-taking from the public under the guise of forest and p... Read More


Filling stations apologise to customers over reduced discounts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Filling stations attached to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) have displayed apology banners at outlets across the country, citing reduced discounts as the reason for opera... Read More


Special traffic plan announced for Gangaramaya Navam Perahera

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Police have announced a special traffic plan in Colombo in view of the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. According to the police, traffic restrict... Read More


Do not ignore Nipah risk, pay attention to foreign tourists: Dr. Chamal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Medical and civil rights expert Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa has urged Sri Lankan health authorities to closely monitor the Nipah virus situation reported in several Asian countries, incl... Read More


Plans afoot to establish National Film School

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Plans are afoot to establish a National Film School in Sri Lanka by utilising existing resources of the Sri Lanka Foundation, which operates under the Ministry of Mass Media and ... Read More


Colombo Mayor supports Stephanie

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar, who came out in defense of Stephanie Siriwardhana following her appointment to the six-member Prison Observation Committee, said women like ... Read More


Nalandians take to social media to clear school's name

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A group of past and present students of Nalanda College have taken to social media to defend the reputation of the school following the circulation of controversial footage on so... Read More


EC calls for applications from political parties for 2026 recognition

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Election Commission has called for applications from political parties eligible for official recognition in 2026. According to the Commission, applications will be accepted ... Read More


Court upholds 10 years sentence on Pastor for rape of minor

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Court of Appeal upheld a sentence of 10 years of rigorous imprisonment imposed on a Pastor attached to a church at Kottukachchi in the Puttalam District, for raping a 15-year... Read More