Maldives ex-president sentenced to five years in prison
Former president Abdulla Yameen has been found guilty of laundering over US$1 million deposited to his bank account by a company that was used to channel resort acquisition fees stolen during his admi Read More »
Vaiko detained in Delhi for protesting against SL Prez
India's Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko and his supporters were detained by the Delhi Police today for protesting against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's visit to India. Read More »
SL re-affirms commitment to Vienna Convention
The Government has re-affirms its commitment to Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), following the alleged kidnapping and questioning of a Swiss embassy staff member in Sri Lanka. Read More »
Colombo air pollution down to moderate levels
The Ambient Air Quality Status in Colombo, has reached moderate levels, National Building Research Organization(NBRO) said. Read More »
HK protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law
US President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill that supports pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Read More »
Customs DG appointed as Health Min. Secy
Director General of Sri Lanka Customs P.S.M. Charles has been appointed as Secretary to Ministry of Health and Indigenous . Read More »
Speaker urges UNP to reach consensus
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has requested the United National Party to reach consensus over who should be appointed as Opposition Leader. Read More »
Probe into incident involving Swiss embassy officer
The Police and Criminal Investigations Department have launched an investigation on the alleged kidnap and questioning of a Swiss embassy officer.Read More »