Sri Lankan fishing trawler with 06 crew hijacked by sea pirates rescued

Sri Lankan fishing trawler ‘Lorenzo Putha 04’ and its 6 crew members who were reportedly captured and detained by sea pirates in the Arabian Sea have been rescued by the Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG).



Former Army Commander Daya Ratnayake joins Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)

Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Daya Ratnayake has joined the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB).



Thailand Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka to sign Free Trade Agreement

The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin will visit Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit from February 03 to 04, 2024, as per the invitation of Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.



Lohan Ratwatte sworn in as State Minister of Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development

Lohan Ratwatte has been sworn in as the State Minister of Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development before President Ranil Wickremesinghe.



Chamara Weerasinghe discharged from hospital

Sri Lankan singer Chamara Weerasinghe, who was undergoing treatment at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila, has recovered and been discharged from the hospital.



Six male students of Sabaragamuwa University arrested for ragging female student

Six male students of the Sabaragamuwa University were arrested yesterday (January 28) by Samanalawewa Police for ragging a female student, the police media unit said.



If elected, will repeal the Online Safety Act – Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka’s opposition leader Sajith Premadasa says that if he comes to power, he will repeal the recently adopted Online Safety Act.



ICC lifts ban on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect, Sports Minister Harin Fernando said.



Police looking into involvement of third vehicle in accident that killed Sanath Nishantha and security officer

Police are investigating the presence of a third vehicle, which may be connected to Thursday’s accident that claimed the lives of state minister Sanath Nishantha and his personal security officer.



Sri Lanka Police awards Rs. 1.5 million to security officer killed in Expressway accident

Sri Lanka Police has offered a cash donation of Rs. 1.5 million to the family of Police Constable J.A.A. Jayakodi, who died in an accident on the Katunayake expressway while working as the security officer of late State Minister Sanath Nishantha.



Sri Lankan fishing trawler with 6 crew members hijacked by Somali pirates

A Sri Lankan multi-day fishing trawler with 6 crew members has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea, the Department of Fisheries confirmed.



Litro Gas contributes another Rs. 1.5 billion to Treasury

Litro Gas Company’s profits for the year 2023, totalling Rs. 1.5 billion, was officially handed over to the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, the company’s parent entity, during a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday (January 26).



Sri Lanka cannot simply withdraw from IMF – President

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka cannot simply rule out the relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), referring to the complications that may arise if a decision is taken to do so.



Sri Lanka Parliament prorogued until February 07, 2024

Sri Lanka President has prorogued Parliament with effect from midnight on Friday (January 26) until February 07 (Wednesday).



Thai police to charge two including Sri Lankan over pet lion spotted cruising in Bentley

Police in Thailand have arrested a woman whose pet lion was pictured going on a joyride in the streets of Pattaya.



Austrian tourist killed and three injured in accident on Kadawatha expressway

A 37-year-old Austrian tourist has lost his life in a fatal accident on the Kadawatha expressway in Sri Lanka.