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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE TIP-OFF ABOUT 'ICE' DRUG RAW MATERIAL CONTAINERS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- According to information revealed by "Backhoe Saman," who was arrested in Indonesia and brought back to Sri Lanka, a foreign intelligence agency had informed Sri Lankan authoriti... Read More


UNP TO CO-OPERATE WITH SJB

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The United National Party (UNP) has announced its intention to work constructively with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other opposition groups. This decision follows recen... Read More


FORMER MINISTER NIMALA LANZA RELEASED ON BAIL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Former State Minister Nimal Lanza, who was in remand custody for several charges, including an assault in 2006, has been released on bail. He was presented before the Negombo Hi... Read More


UNHRC COMMISSIONER COMMENDS SRI LANKA'S EFFORTS TO COMBAT CORRUPTION, CALLS FOR MORE SANCTIONS ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATORS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has commended the Sri Lankan government's efforts to stabilise the economy, combat corruption, and strengthen ... Read More


SRI LANKAN FOREIGN MINISTER EMPHASISES REJECTION OF EXTERNAL INTERVENTION IN GENEVA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- During the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, reiterated Sri Lanka's... Read More


APPEALS INVITED FOR GRADE 5 SCHOLARSHIP EXAM PAPER RE-EVALUATION

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Appeals for the re-evaluation of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination papers will begin tomorrow, the 9th of September, 2025. According to a notice from the Commissioner of ... Read More


BINARA FULL MOON POYA DAY TODAY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Today (7) marks Binara Full Moon Poya Day, a significant date in the Buddhist calendar. Historically, several important events in Buddhist history took place on this day, making... Read More


HIRU 'SEELA PARAMITHA' TODAY

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The Hiru Media Network has launched its annual 'Hiru Seela Paramitha' programme today (7) in observance of the Binara Full Moon Poya Day. The event is being held at the historic... Read More


RARE BLOOD MOON TO BE VISIBLE TONIGHT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lankans are set to witness a rare total lunar eclipse and "blood moon" this evening (7). The celestial event begins at 9:57 PM and will continue until 1:26 AM tomorrow (8), ... Read More


SUWA SERIYA PRAISED FOR 7-MINUTE RESPONSE TO ELLA CRASH

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lanka Ambulance Service Praised for Rapid Response After Deadly Bus Crash In the wake of a devastating bus accident on the Ella-Wellawaya road that killed 15 people, Sri Lan... Read More