The Embilipitiya High Court has sentenced ten people to death over the killing of a man in the Mullagasaya area in 2011.
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A cross talk popped up between opposition MP Chithral Fernando and Minister Bimal Rathnayake in Parliament today where the former said there is a conflict of interest on the part of current Chairman of the national carrier, Sarath Ganegoda.
The government has launched a new programme to convert old fuel-powered three-wheelers into electric vehicles, Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena announced. He said the initiative also explores the possibility of fitting solar panels on the roofs of three-wheelers to improve energy efficiency and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. According to the Minister, converting petrol-powered three-wheelers to electric offers major advantages, allowing existing vehicles to remain in use while eliminating fuel costs. He noted that the operating cost is estimated at around Rs. 5 per kilometre, with an electric three-wheeler capable of travelling approximately 100 kilometres on a single…
A three-year-old boy has astounded doctors with his progress after becoming the first person in the world with his devastating disease to receive a ground-breaking gene therapy.
A fire has broken out at a mattress manufacturing factory in Hirana, Panadura, police said.
The Colombo High Court today acquitted and released a former Army Captain and his personal driver, who had been indicted over a 2001 incident in which they were accused of breaking into a jewellery shop in the Wellawatte area and robbing a mobile phone worth Rs. 20,000 by threatening the occupants with a Rambo knife and a firearm.
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 1,790 people from 504 families across 10 districts have been affected by the recent adverse weather conditions.
PM Narendra Modi participated in the IBSA Leaders’ Meeting on G20 margins, stressing that UNSC reform is imperative, and said that there should be no room for double standards while fighting terrorism. PM Modi joined the trilateral mechanism meet hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended also by Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. While all three countries have had their share of problems with the US under Trump, diplomatic sources played down suggestions that the meeting was a response to the Americans as they cited the fact that a substantive IBSA summit meeting took place on…
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89. Media sources confirmed that he died in Mumbai, weeks after being discharged from Breach Candy Hospital following a period of medical treatment.
NEW DELHI: At a meeting with Prime Minister Varendra Modi, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with India over the terror incident in Delhi and reiterated Italy’s strong commitment to work together to combat the scourge of terrorism. To this end, both the PMs adopted the ‘India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism’. The government said that the initiative aims to deepen bilateral cooperation on countering terrorism and collaboration at global and multilateral platforms, including the Financial Action Task Force and the Global Counter Terrorism Forum. “The leaders reviewed and positively assessed the developments in the bilateral Strategic Partnership…
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced that 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far in 2025.
• Clash with police, but force backs off and allows demo to continue • Chant slogans, carry placards for their demands • Registrar prohibited rallies within high court premises • Lights switched off at bar room as SHCBA divided over issue KARACHI: Many lawyers in Karachi managed to enter the premises of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday after scuffling with police personnel and staged a demonstration against the 27th Amendment despite the instructions of the SHC registrar not to use its premises for protests and rallies. The protesting lawyers held the demonstration at an open space on the…
Three suicide bombers targeted the headquarters of a Pakistani paramilitary force on Monday, killing three personnel and wounding at least five, authorities said.
The Ministry of Defence has firmly rejected circulating claims that the “Maa Piya Rekawaranaya” welfare allowance provided to the parents of fallen and disabled war heroes has been suspended, calling such reports completely false and misleading. Addressing Parliament today (Nov 24), Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retd) Arun Jayasekara said the allowance continues without interruption under the supervision of the Ranaviru Sevana Authority, stressing that the government has taken no decision to discontinue the financial support scheme. He said eligible parents receive a monthly allowance of Rs. 750 per person, but payments may be delayed in cases where beneficiaries fail…
A foreign national was arrested while attempting to smuggle cocaine worth Rs. 250 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night.
Hotel De Plaza in Colpetty has issued an official statement following the circulation of a viral video showing an altercation between its staff and a group of customers, clarifying that the footage does not reflect the full sequence of events. According to the management, the incident occurred on the evening of November 22, 2025, when a group attempted to place an order while the restaurant was operating at full capacity. Staff informed them of an approximate 30-minute waiting time and explained that no tables were currently available. The group reportedly returned multiple times and were given the same response. The…
The Sri Lanka Police has introduced the Arrested Monitoring Information System (AMIS), a new digital platform designed to streamline the process of tracking individuals reported for criminal or traffic-related offences. According to the Police, the system allows officers to instantly check if a person has been previously reported for any offence. It is accessible to all police stations islandwide and enables quick verification of a suspect’s legal status. Previously, individuals arrested on suspicion with a crime could only be released after their innocence was confirmed through multiple public or private institutions. Under the new system, police officers can enter a…
Jana Aragala Sandhanaya has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into alleged mass graves discovered during excavation work at the Colombo Port premises, raising serious concerns over unresolved enforced disappearances and past state violence. Members of the Jana Aragala Sandhanaya visited the Ministry of Justice today (November 24, 2025) to seek official information regarding the reported discovery of skeletal remains within the port complex. Speaking to the media, National Executive Council member and attorney-at-law Nuwan Bopage said evidence of mass graves had emerged during excavation activities and stressed the urgent need for transparency. He criticised the recurring pattern where…
CCTV cameras will be fixed on public transport, including school vans, to prevent gender based violence, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has given the authorities 48 hours to announce a clear time frame for resolving long-standing issues affecting doctors and the public health system, warning that failure to do so could result in intensified trade union action. In a media statement issued on Monday, the GMOA said the 2025 budget has failed to provide meaningful solutions to the genuine problems faced by doctors and healthcare staff, creating serious uncertainty over the future of Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system. The association noted that it had previously submitted detailed proposals and information to the President and other…