Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore warns against visa overstaying
2026-05-18
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore has warned Sri Lankan nationals residing in Singapore that overstaying beyond theContinue Reading
Two arrested in Wellawatte with illegal cigarettes worth over Rs. 2 million
2026-05-18
Two individuals were arrested in Wellawatte on Saturday (16) with a stock of illegal cigarettes valued at more than Rs.Continue Reading
Two men arrested over theft of over 1,000 metres of telephone cable in Hatton
2026-05-18
Police have arrested two suspects, aged 51 and 28, in connection with the theft of more than 1,000 metres ofContinue Reading
Bodies of four Italian divers found in underwater cave in Maldives
2026-05-18
The bodies of four missing Italian scuba divers who died last week have been found, Maldives government said Monday (18),Continue Reading
Wimal’s incident: Statement from Police
2026-05-18
Police say legal action will be initiated against former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and a group of around 35 individuals afterContinue Reading
CBSL rates : USD selling rate jumps to Rs. 334
2026-05-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its depreciation against the US Dollar today (16), compared to last Friday, with the sellingContinue Reading
Israeli Navy intercepts vessels in Gaza-bound flotilla off Cyprus coast
2026-05-18
The Israeli Navy on Monday began to intercept the activist mission sailing to the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s navalContinue Reading
JVP denies internal clash, says Sunday newspaper story was fabricated
2026-05-18
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has strongly rejected claims published in the May 17 edition of a Sunday newspaper allegingContinue Reading
Customs calls for graduates : Apply by June 8
2026-05-18
The open competitive examination for recruitment to the post of Assistant Superintendent of Customs Grade II of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Amnesty International warns of entrenched impunity as Sri Lanka marks 17 years since the war’s end
2026-05-18
Amnesty International South Asia has warned that Sri Lanka’s failure to deliver on repeated commitments for credible investigations into wartimeContinue Reading
Minister Bimal Rathnayake represents Sri Lanka at Russia’s International Economic Forum
2026-05-18
The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, represented Sri Lanka at the XVII International Economic Forum heldContinue Reading
Tense situation reported between Police and Wimal-led group (Video)
2026-05-18
Tense situation reported in Battaramulla between Police and a group led by former MP Wimal Weerawansa during a war heroes’Continue Reading
Prime Minister Harini scheduled to address Oxford forum in UK
2026-05-18
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has departed for an official visit to the United Kingdom to participate in theContinue Reading
Why are global scam operations shifting towards Sri Lanka?
2026-05-18
Sri Lanka is seeing a sharp rise in foreign-linked cyber scam operations, with authorities warning the country risks becoming aContinue Reading
Police arrest motorcyclist in viral helmetless video
2026-05-18
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a motorcyclist who appeared in a widely circulated social media video showing three individuals, includingContinue Reading
Agreement Signed to Import 104 New Metro Buses
2026-05-18
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has signed an agreement to import 104 new buses for the MetroContinue Reading
5,289 Tri Service Personnel promoted ahead of War Heroes Day
2026-05-18
A total of 5,289 Tri Service personnel have been granted promotions to their next respective ranks in line with theContinue Reading
India Cricket tour of Sri Lanka : New update
2026-05-18
Sri Lanka and India are set to play a two-match Test series between August 15 and 27, according to aContinue Reading