Rescue operation launched after vessel distress call off Galle
2026-03-04
A rescue operation is currently underway after a distress call was received from a vessel at sea off the coastContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees 16% rise in February tourist arrivals
2026-03-04
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that 279,328 tourists arrived in the country in February 2026. According toContinue Reading
Police step up raids on illegal fuel sales
2026-03-04
Sri Lanka Police have stepped up enforcement against illegal fuel sales and related offences linked to panic buying due toContinue Reading
GCE O/L Exam 2025 Results : Update
2026-03-04
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has stated that the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level 2025Continue Reading
Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-04
President Donald Trump announced on his proprietary social media platform Tuesday that the U.S. military could help shipping vessels travelContinue Reading
Police intensifies campaign against drugs with public awareness activities in Fort
2026-03-04
The Sri Lanka Police has intensified its campaign against narcotics with a series of raids and public awareness activities toContinue Reading
Dry weather conditions expected in Sri Lanka today
2026-03-04
The Department of Meteorology says that mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today as well.Continue Reading
Air quality in Colombo turns unhealthy
2026-03-04
Air quality in several urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according toContinue Reading
Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells
2026-03-04
Qatar has announced the arrest of what it called two cells operating for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Ten suspectsContinue Reading
Suspect Arrested With 1,900 Litres of Illegally Stocked Diesel
2026-03-04
Police have arrested a suspect for illegally storing a large stock of diesel at a farm in the Gomarangalla areaContinue Reading
Hoax bomb threat triggers search at North Western Provincial Council
2026-03-03
A bomb threat sent via email triggered a security search at the North Western Provincial Council complex early Tuesday (3).Continue Reading
International parcel service from Sri Lanka disrupted due to Middle East crisis
2026-03-03
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted international parcel shipments from Sri Lanka, the postmaster general said Tuesday (3).Continue Reading
Bribery case against former deputy minister Sarana Gunawardena: Verdict set for April 30
2026-03-03
The Colombo High Court on Tuesday (3) fixed April 30 to deliver its verdict in four bribery cases filed againstContinue Reading
Government to consider salary hike or risk allowance for police officers
2026-03-03
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya said Tuesday (3) that measures are being taken to introduce a risk allowance orContinue Reading
Duminda Silva named as suspect in Rs. 15 Mn Drug Bail Bribery Case
2026-03-03
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that former Parliamentarian DumindaContinue Reading
Court to Consider Ex-Deputy Parliament Secretary’s Petition March 18
2026-03-03
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday (3) fixed March 18 to consider a petition filed by former Deputy Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
Russia says no proof Iran developing nuclear weapons
2026-03-03
Russia has not seen any evidence that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. “We haveContinue Reading
China backs Iran’s sovereignty, urges US and Israel to halt military actions
2026-03-03
China said Monday (2) it supports Iran in defending its sovereignty and urged the United States and Israel to immediatelyContinue Reading