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Retired doctor found murdered in Kotahena

13 mins ago

A retired doctor has been found murdered at a house in Bloemendhal, Kotahena.

Allowances for Tri-Forces increased

2 hours ago

Government increases ration and other allowances paid to all ranks of the Tri –Forces with effect from July.

Mangala calls for travel advisories to be lifted

2 hours ago

Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera has called on countries to lift travel advisories issued on Sri Lanka.

PM requests Bathiudeen report in 2 weeks

2 hours ago

PM Speaker to hand over the report by the Committee probing allegations against Minister Rishad Bathiudeen within two weeks.

Vatican envoy inspects aftermath of Easter attacks

2 hours ago

One of the Vatican's top officials has made an unheralded visit to Sri Lanka to show solidarity with Catholics.

Case against MR’s Fmr. CoS postponed

3 hours ago

The case against former President Rajapaksa’s former Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath has been postponed to the 3rd of June.

Story in Pakistani newspaper on PAK-SL trade proven false

4 hours ago

Sri Lankan HC in Islamabad confirms news report published in a Pakistan Newspaper on trade with SL is fake news.

Special HC to hear case against Gotabaya on 19th June

4 hours ago

The Permanent High Court-at-Bar has decided to hear the museum case filed against Gotabaya Rajapaksa from the 19th of June.

‘Media must be careful with their words’

5 hours ago

Sri Lanka Press Council Chairman calls for the media to exercise caution in using language that may incite racial tensions.

Madumadawa Aravinda to file a FR

6 hours ago

Singer Madumadawa Aravinda has decided to file a FR before the Supreme Court today calling for the prevention of his arrest.

No doubt over defeat of NCM against govt – Wijepala

6 hours ago

UNP MP Hettiarachchi stresses the No-Confidence motion against the government will surely be defeated.

2 arrested in Medawachchiya with Kerala Marijuana

7 hours ago

Two persons have been arrested in Medawachchiya in possession of 142gs of Kerala Marijuana.

Opposition must assist the government-Sagala

7 hours ago

Minister Sagala Ratnayake says in order for the country to move forward, the Opposition must assist the government.

‘Army must investigate charges against Bathiudeen’

7 hours ago

UNP MP Harshana Rajakaruna has called for investigations into allegations against Minister Bathiudeen to be handed over to the Army.

Galagodaththe Gnanasara thera to be released today

8 hours ago

The BBS organisation says Galagodaththe Gnanasara thera will be released from prison today under general Presidential pardon.

Special party leaders meeting to be held today

8 hours ago

A special party leaders meeting is scheduled to be held today.

10 Senior Brigadiers promoted to Major General

9 hours ago

President Maithripala Sirisena has promoted ten more Senior Brigadiers of the Army to the rank of Major General.

Constable killed in shootout in Akuressa

18 hours ago

A Police Constable has been killed in a shootout with a suspect in Urumuththa, Akuressa.

Sri Lanka and Nicaragua establish diplomatic relations

6 days ago

Sri Lanka and Nicaragua have decided to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries with effect from 15h May 2019.

2 associates of Zahran to be detained for 72 hours

6 days ago

The Police say the two suspects who were arrested over close ties to Zahran Hashim have been detained for 72 hours.

Bodi Pooja instead of Vesak Zone

6 days ago

The annual Vesak Zone adjacent to the Temple Trees will not be held this year owing to the prevailing security situation in the country.

1 killed in Lunugamvehera shooting

6 days ago

An individual has died and two others sustained injuries in a shooting reported in Lunugamvehera.

Sri Lanka’s economy remains vulnerable- IMF

6 days ago

The International Monetary Fund says Sri Lanka's economy remains vulnerable to adverse shocks.

Gnanasara Thera not listed for Presidential Pardon

6 days ago

The Department of Prisons says Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera is not among the 762 inmates scheduled to receive Presidential Pardon.

Vehicle prices record drastic decrease

6 days ago

The price of vehicles has drastically decreased owing to the prevailing situation of the country.

10th National War Heroes Day marked on Sunday

6 days ago

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake says this year’s National War Heroes Day will be ceremoniously commemorated.

Bathiudeen urged to respond to accusations

6 days ago

UNP MP Bandula Lal Bandarigoda says Minister Rishard Bathiudeen should provide an explanation over accusations levelled against him.

Sport

Malinga & Isuru Udana to earn big at CPL

Sri Lanka to take on India ‘A’ in a bilateral series

1 week ago

The Sri Lanka 'A' team slated to play two four-day matches and five one-day matches against India ‘A’ from the 25th of this month.

Asian Cricket Council office moved out of Colombo- Report

1 week ago

According to Indian media, the headquarters of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has moved out of Sri Lanka.

Manchester City crowned Champions of England

1 week ago

Manchester City retained their Premier League title after surviving a scare to come from behind and outclass Brighton at the Amex.

Mumbai wins 4th IPL title after Malinga master class

1 week ago

Mumbai Indians won a record fourth Indian Premier League title after they beat Chennai Super Kings by a single run in the final.

Sanath Jayasundara charged with violating the ICC ACC

2 weeks ago

The International Cricket Council has charged Sanath Jayasundara with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

SLC suspends Avishka Gunawardena as Coach

2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Cricket has suspended Avishka Gunawardena as the Coach of Sri Lanka ‘Emerging Team’ with immediate effect.

INTERNATIONAL

Facebook to tighten live-streaming rules

1 week ago

Facebook has announced it is tightening rules around its livestreaming feature to curb online violence.

Maldives to screen Islamic clerics

2 weeks ago

Former President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed has called for thorough screening of Islamic clerics visiting the island nation.

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

2 weeks ago

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have named their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in jail

3 weeks ago

Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange has been sentenced to 50 weeks in jail for breaching his bail conditions.

Indian nationalist group calls for ban on veils

3 weeks ago

An Indian Hindu nationalist group allied with Prime Minister Modi called for a ban on veils following Sri Lanka's decision to ban veils.

Instagram ‘likes’ to be hidden

3 weeks ago

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has revealed changes to the firm's social media platforms, including Instagram & Whatsapp.

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