Can leasing companies seize your vehicle? Police clarify the law
2026-09-26
The Sri Lanka Police have clarified the procedures governing the repossession of vehicles and other equipment by leasing and financeContinue Reading
57 kg of drugs destined for Sri Lanka seized at Toronto airport
2026-09-26
Canadian authorities have seized 44 kg of hashish and 13 kg of cocaine from a traveller’s luggage at Toronto PearsonContinue Reading
Sports Ministry hands over new javelin to Rumesh Tharanga in Japan
2026-09-26
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has received a new javelin from the Sports Ministry ahead of his eventContinue Reading
Hospital worker dies after explosion at Polonnaruwa Nephrology Hospital
2026-09-26
A hospital worker has died after sustaining injuries in the explosion at the kitchen premises of the National Nephrology HospitalContinue Reading
Kawanthissa tusker continues to receive treatment
2026-09-26
Kawanthissa, the injured tusker roaming the Siyambalangamuwa area, received another round of antibiotic injections today (Sept. 26), as treatment continuedContinue Reading
Indira at 50: Karu Jayasuriya remembers the inspiration behind the Indira Cancer Trust
2026-09-26
By Karu Jayasuriya It was exactly 50 years ago today that I held my daughter Indira in my arms forContinue Reading
Police warn property owners over renting out homes
2026-09-26
Police have urged property owners to exercise caution and conduct proper background checks before renting out houses, business premises orContinue Reading
Buying exotic jewellery? Some materials could be illegal
2026-09-26
Wildlife officers have seized several pieces of jewellery allegedly made from ivory and black coral during raids in the PannegamuwaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s solar capacity tops 3,070 MW as grid operator outlines new measures
2026-09-26
Sri Lanka’s installed solar power capacity has surpassed 3,070 MW, with solar energy now meeting around 15% to 25% ofContinue Reading
Peradeniya University retains top Sri Lankan spot in 2026 UI GreenMetric rankings
2026-09-26
The University of Peradeniya has retained its position as the No. 1 university in Sri Lanka in the 2026 UIContinue Reading
PAYE tax relief coming? Minister drops major Budget hint
2026-09-26
Minister Bimal Ratnayake has indicated that the government intends to provide further relief on Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax in the upcomingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka told to prepare for possible floods in October and November
2026-09-26
Sri Lanka could experience increased rainfall during October and November, with authorities potentially needing to prepare for flood conditions, anContinue Reading
Sangakkara identifies what Sri Lanka “must not change” for ODI decider
2026-09-26
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged Sri Lanka not to get carried away by their victory over EnglandContinue Reading
Re-scrutinised 2025 O/L examination results released : doenets.lk
2026-09-26
The re-scrutinised results of the 2025 (2026) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released, according to the Department of Examinations.Continue Reading
Two more arrested over Dehiwala grenade attack
2026-09-26
Two more suspects have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the crime involving a grenade attack in Dehiwala thatContinue Reading
7 injured in explosion at Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital
2026-09-26
Seven people were injured in a powerful explosion at the National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa early Saturday (Sept. 26). TheContinue Reading
Weather: Showers expected across several provinces
2026-09-26
Showers are expected at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districtsContinue Reading
“If more Lasanthas emerge, their message fails” – CIABOC DG calls on society to reverse the culture of fear
2026-09-26
The assassination of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was not merely intended to eliminate an individual but to send a warning toContinue Reading