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Shiranthi appears before FCID

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today. Investigators summoned her to rec... Read More


Specialist medical services disrupted

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Operations at 164 specialist medical units across the country faced disruptions following the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) decision to withdraw all specialist d... Read More


President to meet with protesting school development officers today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- A discussion between the President and school development officers is scheduled for today (03) regarding their demand for absorption into the teaching service. These officers, wh... Read More


Government attempting to politicise democratic institutions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- A campaign to "Malimakaranaya" (align with the Compass), the country's fundamental democratic institutions, is currently being carried out by the government, according to oppositi... Read More


Parliament convenes today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Parliament convenes today (03) for the first of three scheduled sitting days this week. Official business under standing orders will occupy the first half-hour from 9:30 AM to 10... Read More


Chamal's younger son to be arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Criminal Investigation Department received orders to arrest and produce Samindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, before the court. The Colomb... Read More


Arrest warrants for Jagath Manuwarna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court issued arrest warrants for National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Jagath Manuwarna and another individual today (02). The legal action stems fr... Read More


Lightning warnings issued

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Severe lightning accompanied by thundershowers is highly likely in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts. The Department of M... Read More


PS found dead at STF training camp

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A 35-year-old Police Sergeant died following a shooting incident at the Police Special Task Force (STF) training camp in Katukurunda, Kalutara, early this morning (02). The victi... Read More


February 2026 arrives is a "Perfect Month"

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A unique calendar pattern characterises February 2026, which consists of exactly four full weeks. The month began on a Sunday and will conclude on a Saturday, spanning exactly 28 ... Read More