News Yoshitha’s money laundering case: Decision on preliminary objections on May 14 The ruling on the preliminary objections raised in the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, a son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is to be delivered next…
CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING KAPILA CHANDRASENA’S DEATH QUESTIONED BY SLPP
SLPP questions circumstances surrounding Kapila Chandrasena’s death Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has raised serious concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, describing the situation as “suspicious.” Speaking…
FILM STAR WINNER FALLS SHORT OF MAJORITY IN TAMIL NADU POLL
Political uncertainty in India state as film star winner falls short of majority When film star-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay’s newly-formed political party won the most number of seats in the recent election in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it…
ON ANY INFORMATION ABOUT COAL IMPORTS PCoI URGES PUBLIC TO INFORM
PCoI urges public to submit any information on coal imports before May 22 – The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate into the import of coal has informed the public to submit any information held by individuals or…
AS FIRE IS EXCHANGED IN KORMUZ STRAIT BEWTEEN US AND URAN OIL PRICES ESCALATE
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait – Oil prices rose on Friday after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the key Strait of Hormuz waterway. The US military said it had made self-defense…
FIVE MoU’S EXCHANGED BEWTEEN VIETNAM AND SRI LANKA
Viet Nam, Sri Lanka exchange five MoUs Colombo, May 8 (Daily Mirror) – Viet Nam and Sri Lanka signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering areas including tourism, security cooperation, religious and cultural affairs, civil and commercial engagement, transport, economic…
IN SEVERAL PROVINCES HEAVY SHOWERS AND SEVERE LIGHTNING PREDICTED
Heavy showers, severe lightning to continue over several Provinces – The prevailing showery condition across the island is expected to continue over the next few days due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Department…
ICC WOMEN’S POTM NOMINEES FOR APRIL 2026 -SRI LANKA’S IMESHA DULANI HIGHLIGHTED
ICC Women’s POTM nominees for April 2026 announce – Standout performers from South Africa, Sri Lanka and Brazil are in the running following exceptional displays across formats during the month of April. Imesha Dulani (Sri Lanka) The Sri Lankan batter accumulated…
SEEVALI AKUKGODA RETIRES AS DG CUSTOMS
Customs DG Seevali Arukgoda retires after 37 y A Colombo, May 8 (Daily Mirror) – Former Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, has officially retired from service after completing 37 years at the department. In a farewell message…
WITH SUPPORT OF CPI VAJAY INCHES CLOSER TO BE TAMIL NADU CHIEF MINISTER
Vijay inches closer to being Tamil Nadu CM as CPI extends unconditional support – After internal deliberations, the Left party handed over an “unconditional letter of support for government formation” addressed to Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, party sources said. The…
