US court dismisses case on GR by Lasantha’s daughter
The California District Court in the US has dismissed a case filed by Ahimsa Wickramatunga, daughter of slain journalist Lasantha Wickremetunga against former Defence...
Suspect arrested with over 1 KG of heroin in...
A suspect has been arrested with over 1 KG of heroin in Wellampitiya, the Police said.
The Police said the suspect was arrested by the...
TNA to decide before end of this month
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is to decide on the stand it will take at the Presidential election before the end of this month.
The...
UAE Embassy issues fresh travel warning for Sri Lanka
The UAE Embassy in Colombo has issued a fresh alert to travellers, warning them not to visit the South Asian country of Sri Lanka,...
Pardon being considered for Royal Park murder convict
A Presidential pardon is being considered for Royal Park murder convict Jude Shramantha Anthony Jayamaha.
Speaking at the National Youth Model United Nations conference held...
SLPP seeks clarity from Sajith on demands by Tamil...
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has demanded clarity from United National Front Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa on the 13-point demands made by a...
Sri Lanka says transnational threats in IOR a major...
Sri Lanka says transnational threats in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is becoming a major security issue.
Minister of Media and State Minister of Defence,...
TISL deeply concerned by recent cabinet decision
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) is deeply concerned by the recent decision made by the cabinet of ministers, allowing President Maithripala Sirisena to remain...
Anura Kumara will not support withdrawal of military from...
National People's Movement (NPM) Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake will not support calls to withdraw the military from the North.
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Parliamentarian...
Gnanasara Thero ordered in court over contempt charge
The Court of Appeal has ordered the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, the Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero and three others to...
Two flights diverted to Mattala owing to poor weather...
Two passenger flights were diverted to the Mattala airport owing to poor weather at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.
Officials said that two...
India keeps close watch on elections in Sri Lanka
India is keeping a close watch on the upcoming presidential elections in Sri Lanka, where pro-China Gotabaya Rajapaksa is pitted against housing minister and...
President in Japan on last visit as head of...
President Maithripala Sirisena left for Japan today on his last visit as head of state before the Presidential election.
The President, accompanied by a 21-member...
SLPP assures security for Muslims under Gotabaya
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) today assured Muslims in the country and their businesses will be given full security under a Government led...
EU deploys short-term and long term observers to Sri...
The European Union is deploying short-term and long term observers to Sri Lanka for the November 16 Presidential election.
The European Union Election Observation Mission...
Couple found hacked to death in Agalawatte
A couple have been found hacked to death in Agalawatte, the Police said today.
The Police said that the couple had been found dead inside...
Five suspects arrested in Malaysia over LTTE links to...
Lawyers representing five men, including two lawmakers, will be filing habeas corpus applications to challenge their detention under Malaysia's security laws for alleged links...
President assures peaceful and democratic election
President Maithripala Sirisena has assured a peaceful and democratic election as he will be taking a neutral stand at the polls next month.
The President...
BIA Duty Free shop employee arrested with gold biscuits
An employee at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Duty Free shop was arrested today with gold biscuits.
The employee had reportedly attempted to smuggle the...
Sri Lanka calls on UN to utilize resources in impartial,...
Asserting that despite many domestic priorities Sri Lanka has discharged its obligations in paying its assessments to date, the Sri Lanka delegation to the...
SLPP complains to Elections Commission
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) today made a formal complaint to the National Elections Commission accusing the Government of misusing state resources to...
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England expect fully fit squad for semi-final against...
England expect to have a fully fit squad to choose from when they face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup semi-final in Yokohama.
Wing Jonny...
Finch battling to be fit for Sri Lanka...
Limited-overs captain Aaron Finch is battling to be fit for Australia’s opening Twenty20 against Sri Lanka after picking up a side strain. The top-order...
Tamil electoral dilemma, still
By N Sathiya Moorthy
It may read uncharitable to blame the Tamil social and TNA political leaderships for the community’s current dilemma on whom to...
Sri Lanka seeks more employment opportunities in Tigray
The Asia Pacific Group of Ambassadors representing Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and...
Non-tariff measures in Asia-Pacific affecting trade
While applied tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region have halved over the past two decades,...
Young talent to the limelight with Chokolaate...
For the fourth consecutive year, Chokolaate Centerstage organized by the leading teen magazine, Chokolaate is back in full swing! The event will showcase the...
‘Manudam Viyamana’ from Sunlight to strengthen bonds of humanity...
‘Manudam Viyamana’ is a nationwide initiative to strengthen bonds among the diverse communities in the country, and is launched by Sunlight, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest and most loved brands.
‘Manudam Viyamana’ will call Sri Lankans to symbolically ‘Open Hearts...
