Radhakrishnan’s driver arrested for trespassing on Arundika’s property

South Australian Governor discusses opportunities for cooperation with Sri Lanka

South Australian Governor Frances Adamson discussed opportunities for cooperation with Sri Lanka during her recent visit to Colombo, the Governor’s office said. The Governor met Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and discussed opportunities for deeper cooperation between South Australia and Sri Lanka. She also met Paul Stephens, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, who accompanied her throughout the Colombo program. At the Independence Arcade, the Governor visited local business Elect

25 Jun, 2025

Ranil’s plan to convert Nuwara Eliya post office building into a hotel scrapped

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has decided to repeal the decision taken by the previous Cabinet headed by then President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to convert the iconic Nuwara Eliya post office building into a hotel. India’s Taj Hotel group had plans to construct a hotel in Nuwara Eliya around the post office but withdrew following protests by the public. The former Cabinet had approved a proposal to transfer the Nuwara Eliya Post Office Building to the Urban Development Authority. However, protests were

25 Jun, 2025

Keheliya and his family indicted on over 40 charges

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family were indicted at the Colombo High Court on over 40 charges related to bribery and corruption. The indictments were served by the Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Accordingly, the former Minister, his wife, three daughters and a son-in-law were served the indictments. Rambukwella and his family were recently arrested on corruption charges but were later released on bail.

26 Jun, 2025