Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Court of Appeal fixes beer production petition for October 2

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Court of Appeal today ordered that a writ petition seeking an order restraining the Excise Commissioner General and other relevant authorities from approving the use of rice ... Read More


Anglican Church of Sri Lanka opposes move to extend judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Church of Ceylon (Anglican Church of Sri Lanka) today opposed the government's move to extend the retirement age of appellate court judges and urged it to withdraw the propos... Read More


New Zealand great and IPL coach wins England coaching role

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- England have confirmed that former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has been appointed as their new head coach of the Test side. Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum in the ... Read More


CAA cracks down on sale of non-SLS certified motorcycle helmets

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has intensified its islandwide crackdown on the manufacture and sale of motorcycle helmets that do not carry the mandatory Sri Lanka Standard... Read More


Defence Secretary calls for stronger fight against human trafficking and online exploitation

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Warning that human trafficking is rapidly evolving through cyber-enabled scams and deceptive online operations, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the National ... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga storms into Commonwealth Games Javelin final

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Sri Lanka's javelin sensation Rumesh Tharanga booked his place in the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after producing an impressive throw of 82.84 metres... Read More


Suspended Police Sub-Inspector arrested over alleged money laundering

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- A suspended Police Sub-Inspector was arrested on Thursday by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of illegally... Read More


Charith Abeysinghe released after fulfilling bail conditions

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe was released from remand custody today (30) after fulfilling the bail conditions imposed by the... Read More


Two held over Bellanwila shooting under 90-day detention order

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Two suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a restaurant owner near the Bellanwila walking path have been handed over to the Western Province South Crime Inves... Read More


A taste of Yaal plated in Colombo

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- There are meals that simply satisfy hunger, and then there are those that transport you. At Sheraton Colombo this week, the journey begins with a bowl of pala kanji, gathers heat... Read More