Death toll rises in Maldives scuba tragedy as rescue diver dies
2026-05-17
A Maldivian rescue diver has died while taking part in a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of five ItalianContinue Reading
Kelaniya train incident: Railway tools recovered from suspect’s home
2026-05-17
Police have recovered several tools and railway equipment from the residence of a suspect arrested over the train incident thatContinue Reading
Sajith slams Govt over vehicle tax hike, recalls Rs. 1.2 mn Vitz promise
2026-05-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Saturday criticized the government over its latest vehicle taxation policy, claiming that leaders who hadContinue Reading
AED 974,000 Payment Diversion, INR 22m Fraud: SriLankan Issues Clarification
2026-05-16
SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents involving fraudulent financial transactions linked to its operations in theContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over Wanawasala train derailment sabotage claim
2026-05-16
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal parts hadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka steps up anti-smoking drive with global support
2026-05-16
Sri Lankan universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organizations have joined forces to strengthen efforts to reduce tobacco useContinue Reading
Advisory for the low pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka
2026-05-16
According to the today’s (May 16th) latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of the Sri Lanka, still persist.Continue Reading
Only 16 of 92 Floating Market shops still operating, inspection finds
2026-05-16
Officials attached to the Urban Development Authority (UDA) and the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development have carried outContinue Reading
Low-pressure area Weather alert for 17th May
2026-05-16
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 May 2026 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 16 May 2026 The low-pressure area located northeast ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hotels seek Agoda, Booking.com restrictions on Unregistered Properties
2026-05-16
The Sri Lanka Hotels Association has urged the government to take immediate action against the rapid growth of unregistered accommodationContinue Reading
Govt clarifies new Vehicle Tax amid public confusion
2026-05-16
Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha has urged the public not to be misled by claims that vehicle prices willContinue Reading
Vehicle importers warn of sharp price hikes after 50% surcharge
2026-05-16
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that the Government’s newly‑imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports willContinue Reading
Ali Sabry backs vehicle import surcharge, says safeguard for external sector
2026-05-16
Former Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Government’s decision to impose a 50% surcharge on vehicle imports, describing it asContinue Reading
Namal calls for value-based modernization at Asian Cultural Forum
2026-05-16
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa addressed the 2026 Asian Cultural Public Welfare Forum in Hong Kong onContinue Reading
Over 1.1 Mn cases pending across Sri Lanka’s courts – Report
2026-05-16
Sri Lanka’s courts are burdened with a backlog of more than 1.1 million cases, it was reported. According to MawbimaContinue Reading
Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway
2026-05-16
The name’s Bond, James Bond. But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing him? That’s the questionContinue Reading
Energy Minister outlines plan to cut electricity bills through renewables
2026-05-16
Sri Lanka’s electricity sector is set for reforms aimed at reducing generation costs and lowering consumer bills, according to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s premier tourism fair ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ 2026 kicks off in Colombo
2026-05-16
The 13th Edition of Sancharaka Udawa 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Travel & Tourism Fair, was inaugurated at the BMICH inContinue Reading