The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has confiscated Rs. 283 million in cash—the largest sum ever seized from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka, Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya ...

The government has announced the implementation of a Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) recommendation to reduce electricity tariffs by an average of 20%, marking the first phase of a ...

The stalled Krrish Square project in Colombo has been linked to an ongoing money laundering investigation by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED has provisionally attached assets associated ...

Sri Lanka’s preparations for the upcoming Australian Test series have been hampered by an injury sustained by Kamindu Mendis while attempting to bowl a catch in today’s first-class match between SSC ...

Under the terms and conditions stipulated in the original agreement, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the People’s Bank of China successfully renewed the bilateral currency swap agreement signed in ...

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in a corruption case, the latest in a string of charges against him. It is the longest valid prison sentence the ...

In December 2024, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the People’s Bank of China successfully renewed their Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement for an additional three years. This renewal extends ...

Dame Joan Ploverwright, one of Britain’s most celebrated stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, has died aged 95. Her career spanned 60 years and included an Oscar nomination ...

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a 20% average reduction in electricity tariffs across all sectors, effective from midnight on 17 January. PUCSL Communications ...

Allianz Life Insurance Lanka Limited CEO Jayalal Hewawasam was recently awarded the prestigious Global CEO Leadership Excellence Award at the inaugural Global CEO Awards Night in Sri Lanka held at ITC ...

A contempt of court case has been filed against Sudaththa Thilakasiri in the Court of Appeal by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara. The case, numbered CA/COC 01/2025, was presented by Nanayakkara’s ...

A disagreement over the dress code at an examination centre in Pannipitiya escalated yesterday, leading to the temporary closure of the facility. The incident occurred when a group of teachers, ...