Mahinda Rajapaksa: War was for peace, and national security is not at risk

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that he fought the war to achieve peace.



Former Minister Chandrani Bandara indicted for irregular appointments in 2019

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chandrani Bandara.



Keheliya Remanded, son named in Rs. 8 Million Health Ministry fraud

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has been further remanded until June 3, 2025, by order of Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.



Sri Lanka eyes 555 million coconut yield

An increase in the coconut harvest in Sri Lanka is expected during May and June this year (2025), compared to the same period last year (2024), the Coconut Research Institute in Lunuwila stated.



1,007 killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far in 2025

1,007 individuals have died in 944 fatal road accidents in Sri Lanka so far in 2025.



Sri Lanka President calls to end war mentality, urges peace and unity

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made a speech at the 16th National War Heroes Remembrance Ceremony held today (May 19).



Sri Lanka Police: 46 shootings, 100+ arrested, 41 guns seized in crime crackdown

The Sri Lanka Police have reported a total of 46 shooting incidents across the country from January 1 to May 19, 2025.



Mahindananda remanded until May 26, 2025

Former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has been remanded until May 26, 2025.



Sri Lankan President visits Mihindu Seth Medura to inquire into welfare of war heroes

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit this morning (May 19) to the Mihindu Seth Medura convalescent home in Attidiya, where he inquired into the health and well-being of the resident war heroes currently receiving long-term care at the facility.



Milan Jayathilake arrested

Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Milan Jayathilake was arrested this morning (May 19) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).



Mahindananda appears in court over substandard fertilizer case

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning (May 19) after an arrest warrant was issued against him.



Chamara Sampath Dasanayake granted bail

New Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake was granted bail by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court this morning (May 19).



President leads 16th National War Heroes Remembrance Ceremony today

A senior government official has confirmed that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will participate in the 16th National War Heroes Remembrance Ceremony being held today (May 19).



Sajith Premadasa slams Government over CEB losses, condemns proposed tariff hike

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly criticized the government for attempting to pass on the financial burden of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) losses to the public through a sharp increase in electricity tariffs.



Sri Lanka marks 16 years since end of war against LTTE

Today (May 18) marks 16 years since the end of the brutal war against the LTTE terrorism that plagued Sri Lanka for over three decades.



Shooting and assault on Thusitha Halloluwa in Narahenpita

A shooting incident targeting a vehicle belonging to Thusitha Halloluwa, a former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), occurred tonight (May 17) on Dabare Mawatha in Narahenpita, Colombo.