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Case against former president Ranil Wickremesinghe today

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be recalled today (29). This proceeding takes place at the Colombo For... Read More


Public state of emergency extended further

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The public state of emergency remains in effect following a newly issued gazette notification that continues to classify 15 sectors as essential services. These services includ... Read More


Rainfall in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Rain or thundershowers likely occur in many parts of the island after approximately 1:00 p.m. today, according to a statement issued by the Department of Meteorology. Heavy fal... Read More


Founder of Godage publications passes away

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage, the founder of Godage Publications, passed away at the age of 90. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News.... Read More


Woman arrested with intoxicant pills

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A woman was arrested in Denipitiya, Matara with 765 intoxicant pills of AKUGABALIN - 150 type allegedly intended for sale inside a medical centre. Representatives from Sri Lank... Read More


Former MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed Chairman of the SLC Interim Committee

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne was appointed as the Chairman of the Interim Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. Reports indicate this move aims to oversee the upcom... Read More


Treasury officials to repay missing $2.5 million if recovery fails

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Officers involved in the disappearance of $2.5 million from the government treasury will face responsibility for repayment if the funds are not recovered. Deputy Minister of To... Read More


One dead and 22 hospitalised after bus veers off road in Hatton

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A private bus traveling from Dayagama to Hatton skidded off the road, resulting in one death and 22 injuries. Hatton Police state that the victims, including school children, a... Read More


Around 20 injured as bus goes off precipice in Batalgala

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice in the Batalgala area on the Hatton-Dikoya road. Police report that approximately 20 individuals sustained inju... Read More


CID ordered to report progress of case against Ranil on July 8

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Fort Magistrate directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conclude investigations quickly regarding allegations that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe caus... Read More