UK MP launches petition calling for direct flights between London & Jaffna
2026-09-17
British Labour MP Gareth Thomas has launched a petition calling for direct flights between London and Jaffna International Airport toContinue Reading
Rs. 35 Million Toyota SUV Frozen Under Money Laundering Act
2026-09-17
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has issued a 14-day freezing order on a Toyota SUV valued at approximately Rs.Continue Reading
Navy seizes 1,400 sea cucumbers, arrests seven in Mannar and Jaffna
2026-09-17
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 1,400 sea cucumbers and three boats while arresting seven suspects during two separate operationsContinue Reading
Rs. 170 million nursing quarters to be built at Vavuniya hospital
2026-09-17
A four-storey residential complex for 48 nursing staff will be constructed at the Vavuniya District General Hospital at a costContinue Reading
Opposition and civil society leaders sign joint statement against 22A
2026-09-17
Opposition political party leaders and civil society representatives have signed a joint statement opposing the proposed 22nd Amendment to theContinue Reading
Pakistan Reintroduces Fuel-Saving Measures; Shops to Close Early, Official Fuel Allowances Cut by 50%
2026-09-17
Pakistan has reintroduced fuel conservation and austerity measures, including early closing hours for shops and markets, a 50% reduction inContinue Reading
India Sends 47 Lakh Litres Of Diesel To Bangladesh via Friendship Pipeline
2026-09-17
India has supplied more diesel to Bangladesh to meet the country’s needs for fuel amid a rise in demand.Continue Reading
Rs. 90 Mn in assets linked to alleged drug trafficker frozen
2026-09-17
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has taken steps to freeze property and vehicles worth approximately Rs. 90 million allegedly acquiredContinue Reading
Leopard cub rescued unharmed from home in Dedugala
2026-09-17
A fully grown leopard cub that had entered a house in the Dedugala area of Bulathkohupitiya has been rescued unharmed,Continue Reading
Mattakkuliya Crash: Driver Claims Electric Car “Auto Raced”; Police Order Technical Examination
2026-09-17
The driver arrested over the fatal multi-vehicle crash in Mattakkuliya has claimed that the electric car he was driving suddenlyContinue Reading
Police deny allegations over duty-free electric motorcycles
2026-09-17
Sri Lanka Police has rejected allegations circulating on social media that the Inspector General of Police had issued a circularContinue Reading
SJB and UNP to unite against government, Sajith announces
2026-09-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has announced that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) will joinContinue Reading
Sri Lankan companies warned to disclose beneficial ownership details by September 30
2026-09-17
Companies that have not yet submitted their beneficial ownership information have been urged to do so on or before Sept.Continue Reading
New U.S. Peace Corps group arrives to support English education in Sri Lanka
2026-09-17
Thirty-four new U.S. Peace Corps trainee volunteers have arrived in Sri Lanka to begin training ahead of two years ofContinue Reading
Poor Quality Baby Diaper Complaints Trigger Raids: 5 Businesses Fined
2026-09-17
Five businesses have been fined a total of Rs. 140,000 for selling and distributing baby and adult diapers without theContinue Reading
Actor fined Rs. 5,000 over cocaine possession
2026-09-17
Actor Vishwa Kodikara was fined Rs. 5,000 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (17) after pleading guilty toContinue Reading
IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s progress as President sets out Next Economic Goal
2026-09-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said the government aims to build on Sri Lanka’s economic stability to transform the economyContinue Reading
Three-Wheeler Driver Shot Dead in Dematagoda
2026-09-17
A three-wheeler driver has died after being shot near Kalu Palama in Dematagoda, police said. The victim was initially admittedContinue Reading