Pakistan sells national carrier PIA in $482m privatization deal
2025-12-24
Pakistan has sold a majority stake in its national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, to a consortium led by theContinue Reading
T56 firearm, two magazines found in car parked in Ragama
2025-12-23
A T56 firearm along with two magazines was found inside a car parked along a road in the Ragama area,Continue Reading
Police seize cocaine, ice and heroin; two suspects arrested
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka Police have arrested two suspects with large quantities of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and heroin following raids conducted inContinue Reading
China ready to share expertise with Sri Lanka under “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Programme
2025-12-23
China is prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Sri Lanka at all times and is ready to share itsContinue Reading
YouTube shuts down two major channels over fake AI-generated videos
2025-12-23
YouTube has shut down two high-profile channels accused of spreading misleading AI-generated movie trailers, marking one of the platform’s strongestContinue Reading
Indian PM’s letter to President AKD made public
2025-12-23
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reaffirming India’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s relief,Continue Reading
Activist Greta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in London
2025-12-23
London police on Tuesday arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg at a demonstration in support of pro-Palestinian hunger strikers, Palestinian activistContinue Reading
England investigate Ben Duckett after drinking video
2025-12-23
Video footage has emerged showing England cricketer Ben Duckett apparently struggling to locate his hotel following a night of heavyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves fresh investment call for Chatham Street land
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a fresh call for investment proposals for a prime land parcel on ChathamContinue Reading
NPP accused of altering clock time to pass Horana budget
2025-12-23
The National People’s Power has been accused of irregular conduct in the passage of the Horana Urban Council budget, withContinue Reading
Indian EAM meets Malaiyaham leaders, MPs in Colombo
2025-12-23
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with political leaders and Members of Parliament representing the Malaiyaham community, Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Govt. disburses Rs. 106 million initial relief for cyclone-hit industries
2025-12-23
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has released Rs. 106.2 million in financial aid as part of the firstContinue Reading
England to review reports of drinking during Ashes tour
2025-12-23
England cricket officials said they will review reports concerning players’ drinking habits during the ongoing Ashes tour in Australia, followingContinue Reading
Commercial Bank donates Rs. 110 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has donated Rs. 110 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund establishedContinue Reading
BASL urges transparent appointments to Constitutional Council
2025-12-23
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the President and key officials to ensure the upcoming appointments ofContinue Reading
Special traffic plan for Galle Face ahead of Christmas celebrations
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday announced a special traffic plan for central Colombo on December 24, anticipating heavy crowds andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police launches festive season security & traffic plan
2025-12-23
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that a formal security operation and traffic plan will be implemented during the upcomingContinue Reading
Eastern Railway Service to Batticaloa resumes
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the schedule for the resumption of the Eastern Railway Service up to Batticaloa from WednesdayContinue Reading