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Former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairman Shyamila Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading The post Former NLB chairman arrested in bribery probe linked to Ravi Karunanayake…

The owner of a popular Kottu restaurant chain in Sri Lanka, who was arrested earlier today (30), has been releasedContinue Reading The post Owner of popular Kottu restaurant chain released on bail after court appearance appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) recently (18) launched the country’s first national Guidelines and Recommendations on Business and HumanContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka launches first national guidelines on Business and Human…

The Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) has warned that university lecturers may reconsider their continued services to the educationContinue Reading The post University lecturers warn of withdrawal of services over Grade…

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda has been promoted to the rank of Admiral, marking a significant milestone in hisContinue Reading The post Navy Commander Kanchana Banagoda promoted to Admiral appeared first on Newswire.

A nationwide programme to construct new regional cinema halls aimed at revitalizing Sri Lanka’s film industry and expanding audiences hasContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to build new regional cinemas under national film expansion plan…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promoted Rear Admiral Damian Fernando to the rank of Vice Admiral and appointed him asContinue Reading The post Vice Admiral Damian Fernando appointed 27th Navy Commander appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lankan photojournalist Gemunu Amarasinghe has been honoured with the 2026 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Journalism Excellence Award forContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan photojournalist Gemunu Amarasinghe wins…

Sri Lanka has expressed its condolences to the Government and people of Saudi Arabia following the fatal Saudi Aramco helicopterContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka conveys condolences to Saudi Arabia over Aramco helicopter crash appeared…

Three Grade 11 students died after a boat carrying a group of schoolchildren capsized while they were collecting flowers inContinue Reading The post Three Grade 11 students drown after boat capsizes in Wanathavilluwa appeared first on…