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Bodies of Yatinuwara PS Opposition Leader, his wife and child found

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The bodies of the Leader of the Opposition of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabah, his wife and the daughter have been found at their residence in Yahalatenna, police stated. Police... Read More


Global stock index falls, euro slides after US-EU trade deal

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A global equities gauge fell on Monday while the euro took a tumble and U.S. Treasuries sold off as investors cautiously greeted a trade agreement between the U.S. and European U... Read More


Warrant issued for Namal's arrest recalled

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Hambantota Magistrate's Court today (29) recalled the arrest warrant issued against SLPP Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa and granted him anticipatory bail. This order w... Read More


No shortage of essential medicines in 2026, health officials claim

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Officials attached to the Ministry of Health have claimed that there will be no shortage of essential medicines in 2026. This was revealed when the Sectoral Oversight Committee ... Read More


Okkampitiya Police OIC arrested on bribery charge

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Okkampitiya Police Station has been arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission over an allegation of soliciting a bribe. Published by HT D... Read More


Sarvajana Balaya expresses solidarity with Palestine, calls for 'strong message as a nation'

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The leadership of "Sarvajana Balaya" political alliance held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka, Ihab Khalil, earlier today (29). This meeting ... Read More


Several MoUs inked between Sri Lanka and Maldives

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a state visit to the Maldives, held bilateral discussions with Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu yesterday (28) at the Maldi... Read More


Maldivian FM reaffirms commitment to work closely with Sri Lanka to boost ties

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel today (29) paid a courtesy call on the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to... Read More


Former Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody remanded

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Former Senior DIG Priyantha Jayakody, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly lodging a false complaint, has been remanded until August 06 b... Read More


Weligama Sahan arrested at BIA

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Sahan Sisi Kalum, also known as Weligama Sahan, an organized criminal, has been taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, police stated. ... Read More