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A police constable from Ratnapura, who lost his position due to an incident involving MP Malima, will be reinstated to service, it was announced. The Deputy Inspector General of Police made this assurance before the Human Rights Commission. He further...

   India and Sri Lanka renewed their commitment to strengthening capacity building and skills development as the High Commission of India in Colombo marked ITEC Day 2025 on 18 February 2026. The event underscored the enduring partnership between the two...

The head of the US Pentagon has informed US President Donald Trump that American forces are prepared to launch a powerful attack on Iran. According to reports, President Donald Trump has been told that the potential attack could take place...

The Litro Gas Company has assured the public that there will be no gas shortage in the future, stating that sufficient stocks are currently available. In a statement issued to the media, the company urged the public not to create...

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail despite insufficient evidence to conclude that he was in a critical condition and receiving medical treatment, Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara stated yesterday (18). Legal proceedings against the former President on charges of misappropriating...

The monks of Wellassa have issued a stern warning to the government, stating that if appropriate action is not taken against those responsible for insulting members of the Buddhist clergy, they will be compelled to take action against the government.

All state officials, irrespective of political affiliation or opposition status, staged a protest yesterday (17) in front of the Badulla District Secretariat against the arbitrary removal of the Badulla District Secretary from his position.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s wife, Maithri Wickremesinghe, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on the 20th of this month. The Criminal Investigation Department informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s...

Mujibur Rahman stated that there are numerous issues surrounding the investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks. He made these remarks during an interview with social media activist Sudatta Thilakasiri. https://youtu.be/tcmQnoNxj0E

Trump recently signed tariff agreements with India and Bangladesh. Under the new agreement, the tariff imposed on Bangladesh was reduced to 19%, while the tariff imposed on India was reduced to 18%. Sri Lanka’s tariff is now higher than that...