Beliatta slaughter: Yukthiya operation nothing but a farce: SJB

Many SJB MPs call for the arrest of top drug dealers through Yukthiya

UN experts call on Sri Lanka to suspend ‘Yukthiya’ operation

Says the current context of severe repression against suspected drug offenders is deeply worrying

Rs.5.5 Trillion government assets undocumented, warns MP

Emphasises that even routine expenditures contribute to the undocumented assets

Manslaughter in Beliatta

Initial investigations into the manslaughter of five individuals, including the leader of the ‘Ape Jana Bala Party,’ Saman Perera, who were killed in a shooting in Beliatta, revealed that the underworld gang led by Kosgoda Sujee may have orchestrated the shooting in retaliation for a murder in Tangalle. Acting IGP D

Yukthiya not driven by personal agenda: Deshabandu

Despite criticism from several organisations including the UN regarding potential human rights violations during the ongoing countrywide crackdow

Controversial monk ‘Vishwa Buddha’ expelled from monkhood

The monk, who was arrested once again by the CID was remanded till January 26 by the Gangodawila Magistrate

Changing IMF agreement under a SJB government is a mere slogan : State Minister

At a time when the country was in trouble, the agreement made with the IMF was good and not bad for the country and the economy

NPP tightrope between rhetoric and reality

It is common for political leaders of all hues to fine-tune their speeches with rhetorical language as a vote catching, crowd pulling exercise

Catholic Church to declare those who died in Easter Sunday attacks as saints: Cardinal

The Catholic Church is to declare those who died in the Easter Sunday attacks as saints, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said over the weekend. Speaking during a service at St. Sebastian’s Church, Kandana, Cardinal Ranjith said the first step towards this move will be taken on April 21 this year when the country commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Easter Su

Yukthiya should aim to arrest major drug dealers : SF

There is no point in arresting hundreds of ordinary people without arresting main drug traffickers in Sri Lanka

Police arrest three hospital staffers over assault on Onco Surgeon

The Galle Police arrested three minor hospital staff members including a female over the alleged assault on Krishantha Perera, the Onco Surgeon at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital.

Residents warned of fraudulent calls

An organized gang has been operating in various areas of the country, defrauding people by making telephone calls and posing as police officers, attempting to extort money, the police said yesterday.

Govt. move to pass Online Safety Bill this week Narrow effort to win elections by suppressing public’s right to expression – Media, TU, Civil Society collective

We firmly believe a President who was not elected through a public mandate and a parliament consisting of rejected public representatives does not have a moral right to pass repressive legislation and impose new laws

Carrots, beans and leeks can be supplied at Rs. 300 to Rs. 350 a kilo, if imported : Minister

Imported eggs were increased by Rs. 8 from today due to the increase in VAT and other taxes

Tamil Nadu Siva Sena to construct replica of Thirupathi Kovil in Chilaw

The temple is proposed to be constructed on a plot of land attached to the Munneswaram Kovil in Chilaw. They intend to seek the Sri Lankan government’s approval for the same

Murky reasons for milk production drop in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s dairy industry is facing a major crisis, with around 14,000 small-scale farms shutting down and milk production declining sharply as revealed yesterday by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) in Parliament.

Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir gears up for inauguration with symbolic stone from Sri Lanka

A stone taken from the stream flowing near Seetha Amman Kovil in Nuwara-Eliya where Seetha was kept in captive by Ravana according to epic Ramayana, is also enshrined in the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, India to be inaugurated on January 22.

Police vow stringent action against SI in shooting incident

Police said the 59-year old Sub-Inspector and a Constable had chased behind the lorry and pulled it over for a spot inspection where the Sub-Inspector’s firearm had discharged

NPP not expecting to legalize prostitution: Harini will amend laws to protect their rights

Sex workers who were subjected to exploitation were further harassed due to some laws

JVP, CPA challenges constitutionality of Anti-Terrorism Bill

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu has filed a special determination petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Constitutionality of the bill titled “Anti-Terrorism”. The bill was published in the gazette notification on September 15, 2023 but was only tabled in the Parliament on January 10, 2024.

Fifteen CEB employees interdicted over recent protest: CEB spokesman

The employees who attended the protest after closing down payment counters have been interdicted

Heroin -transporting SLTB bus driver arrested

The driver of a SLTB bus ‘who had in his possession 143grams of heroin was arrested by the Maho police during a search operation at Ella police check point last morning. The search operation was carried out with the help of sniffer dogs .

Man arrested for killing wild birds with poisoned food

The suspect allegedly laid the poisoned food in his paddy field and the surrounding area to deter birds from damaging his crops

German Tourist’s Solo Stroll Turns Nightmarish

A 23-year-old German tourist visiting Ambalangoda had a terrifying encounter on Thursday evening while enjoying a solo stroll along the picturesque beach. An unidentified man suddenly lunged at her, leaving her with minor injuries and a deeply un

Economic reforms yield, but challenges remain to improve people’s living conditions

Swift progress towards the introduction of a progressive property tax is key to ensuring fair burden sharing while sustaining the revenue-based consolidation

Sri Lanka remains open for positive role in dousing India- Maldives tension

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to hold bilateral discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr.S. Jaishankar in Uganda today. In addition to bilateral matters, the tension between India- Maldives is likely to be discussed

Offensive number plate bikers arrested

The suspects will be presented before the Nugegoda magistrate and additionally referred for a psychiatric evaluation

Arunachalam family defends renaming of Horton Place

Family members of the late Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam yesterday defended the decision made by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to rename Horton Place after their late ancestor and revealed that it was they who wanted the name change.

Presidential Elections: three-pronged battle takes shape

In anticipation of the upcoming Presidential Elections scheduled towards the end of the year, the political arena is witnessing a flurry of activities as various parties and groups strategically position themselves for the impending electoral contest. The National People’s Power (NPP), led by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has taken an early plunge into the electoral fray by announcing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its presidential candidate

Public urged to beware of rising influenza-like illnesses

In the wake of the rising influenza-like illnesses in an unusual rate, health experts are urging the public to beware of symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. Speaking to