Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Colombo Mayor's dance act goes viral

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- The participation of Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar in a traditional Japanese dance at a public function has become one of the most sought after stories in social media. T... Read More


Rajitha files anticipatory bail application

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, seeking release prior to any attempt by the Bribery Commission... Read More


GovPay crosses 50 organisations, collects Rs. 65.62 mn in government revenue

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- GovPay has processed 7,024 transactions, collecting a total of Rs. 65.62 million in government revenue via seamless, secure digital payments since it was launched on 7 February 2... Read More


Three officials arrested over illegal vehicle registration

Sri Lanka, July 14 -- Three officials, including a former Assistant Secretary of the Department of Motor Traffic, have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corrupti... Read More


Sri Lanka, China reaffirm strategic partnership at ASEAN meeting

Colombo, July 13 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met with Chinese Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting... Read More


Private airline takes Karachi-bound passenger to Jeddah

KARACHI, July 13 -- A private airline has come under scrutiny after a passenger bound for Karachi from Lahore was mistakenly flown to Jeddah without passport and visa, ARY News reported. The Pakistan... Read More


Worker remittances rise 22% in June

Colombo, July 13 -- Sri Lankans working overseas sent home USD 635.7 million in remittances during June 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This represents a 22% increa... Read More


Fire destroys tourist resort under construction in Ella

Colombo, July 13 -- A tourist resort under construction in the Kandekumbura area in Ella was destroyed by a fire, police said. It was reported that the blaze spread rapidly due to the dry weather con... Read More


Mother of Ishara Sewwandi dies in custody

Colombo, July 13 -- The mother of Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, has died while in remand custody at Welikada Prison. It was reported that she passed away on t... Read More


Piyumi Hansamali's son arrested over assault in Rajagiriya

Colombo, July 13 -- The Welikada Police have arrested the son of popular model Piyumi Hansamali over an assault incident reported in the Kalapaluwawa area of Rajagiriya. Police said the arrest was ma... Read More