Rakitha Rajapakshe’s bank accounts suspended amid bribery probe – Several bank accounts belonging to Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, have been suspended as part of an ongoing investigation by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery…
ALI SABRY’S REMARKS DURING NAMAL RAJAPAKSA’S BAIL HEARING QUESTIONED BY BRIBERY COMMISSION
Bribery Commission questions Ali Sabry’s remarks during Namal Rajapaksa’s bail hearing The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has questioned remarks made by President’s Counsel Ali Sabry, who represents remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa, that those acting…
ISLANDWIDE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DRIVE BY WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS
Women Parliamentarians to lead islandwide breast cancer awareness drive on November 2 An islandwide special national program to promote early detection of breast cancer and raise public awareness will be held on November 2, under the leadership of the Women…
ENGLAND IN CONSOLATION WIN IN FINALODI-DUCKETT 167. DAWSON FOUR WICKETS
Duckett 167, Dawson four-for, guide England to consolation win Rathnayake, Mendis lead spirited chase but 387-run target proves out of reach Ben Duckett celebrates his sixth ODI hundred • England 386 for 5 (Duckett 167, Banton 74) beat Sri Lanka…
Two arrested for attempting to sell elephant tusk fragment for Rs. 800,000 Two suspects have been arrested near the Badagamuwa Forest Reserve in Kurunegala for allegedly attempting to sell a fragment of an elephant tusk for Rs. 800,000.The arrests were…
SALE OF ROTTEN FRUITS IN PETTAH- CULPRITS BROUGHT TO BOOK
CMC cracks down on sale of rotten fruits in Pettah Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Public Health Inspectors have discovered stocks of rotten, moldy and insect-damaged fruits, including apples, grapes and oranges, during a surprise inspection in Pettah.Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally…
ASSIST FOR FLOOD CONTROL IN KELANI RIVER BASIN RECEIVES JAPANESE AID
Japanese aid to assist flood control in Kelani river basin The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance of JPY 2,179 million (approx. LKR 4,539 million) for the “Project for the Improvement of the Pump…
UNDER REVISED SELECTION PROCESS 1,391,830 ASWESUMA BENEFICIARIES REMOVED
1,391,830 Aswesuma beneficiaries removed under revised selection process The Welfare Benefits Board has taken steps to remove 1,391,830 beneficiaries under the revised selection process of the Aswesuma welfare benefits program.According to Government Gazette No. 2497/03, dated December 15, 2025,…
TWO MORE ENTITIES CBSL BANS OVER PYRAMID SCHEMES
CBSL bans 2 more entities over pyramid schemes In terms of Section 83 (C) of the Banking Act, No. 30 of 1988, as amended, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has conducted an investigation and ascertained and determined that “Max…
FOREIGN WOMEN’S CRICKET COACH LEAVES THOUGH HIS CONTRACT ENDS MARCH
Women’s cricket coach leaves the country Sri Lanka women’s cricket team head coach Jamie Siddons has suddenly left the country, prompting the reappointment of former coach Rumesh Ratnayake to the position.The Australian reportedly left Sri Lanka unexpectedly…
