First group of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia
2026-05-01
The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Sri Lanka departed for Saudi Arabia today, marking the start of the 2026Continue Reading
Cause of death of interdicted Finance Ministry official revealed
2026-05-01
The death of the Assistant Director of the Ministry of Finance’s Department of External Resources, who had been interdicted overContinue Reading
President AKD hints at small fuel price hike in Sri Lanka
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has indicated that fuel prices in Sri Lanka could see a slight increase in the nearContinue Reading
CID officer overseas for Easter attacks probe – President
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a CID officer is currently overseas as part of ongoing investigations into the Easter SundayContinue Reading
Navy seizes over 2,000 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves off Chilaw
2026-05-01
The Sri Lanka Navy seized more than 2,000 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation off Chilaw onContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa challenges govt to hold Provincial Council elections
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has challenged the government to hold Provincial Council elections, stating that the people mustContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomed to International Big Cat Alliance
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka has been formally welcomed as the newest member of the India-led International Big Cat Alliance, according to aContinue Reading
Building Materials or Grocery Delivery? Customs Uncovers Spicy Surprise
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka Customs has uncovered a major attempt to smuggle agricultural goods into the country, concealed within a shipment declaredContinue Reading
ICC Test Cricket Rankings after Annual Update
2026-05-01
Australia have maintained a commanding lead in both the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings following the annual updates carried outContinue Reading
Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers arrested over bathroom video incident: Police provide more details
2026-05-01
Police have provided more details regarding the incident where two Sri Lanka Under 19 cricketers were arrested in connection withContinue Reading
Traffic restricted to single lane on Southern Expressway stretch due to repairs
2026-05-01
Police say vehicle movement on the Matara-bound lane between Gelanigama and Dodangoda on the Southern Expressway has been limited toContinue Reading
33rd death anniversary of Ranasinghe Premadasa commemorated
2026-05-01
The 33rd death anniversary of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa was commemorated today with a ceremony held at Aluthkade. The eventContinue Reading
2026 to be year of jailing corrupt, says President AKD
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday said his government remains firmly backed by the people and pledged sweeping action againstContinue Reading
Forensic panel appointed for post-mortem into suspicious death of Finance Ministry official
2026-05-01
A committee comprising four forensic medical experts has been appointed to conduct the post-mortem examination of the Assistant Director ofContinue Reading
Young lion cubs at Dehiwala zoo open for public viewing
2026-05-01
Director General of the National Zoological Gardens Department, R. C. Rajapaksa, visited the Dehiwala National Zoo today to see theContinue Reading
Four staff members of certified boys’ school arrested over alleged student assault
2026-05-01
Four individuals, including a supervisory officer attached to the Kappetipola certified boys’ school, were arrested by the Welimada Police todayContinue Reading
Akkaraipattu shop fined Rs. 100,000 for selling Keeri Samba above MRP
2026-05-01
A shop in Akkaraipattu has been fined Rs. 100,000 for selling Keeri Samba rice above the maximum retail price, theContinue Reading
President’s May Day message: Working people are driving force of Sri Lanka’s progress
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s May Day message: —————————————————————————- The working people of Sri Lanka mark this year’s May Day atContinue Reading