64 Pigeons, 12 Metal Cages found in Wennappuva brothers luggage at BIA
2026-07-26
Two Sri Lankan brothers have been fined a total of Rs. 500,000 after Customs officers detected 64 pigeons concealed inContinue Reading
Police officer suspended after viral video shows heated argument with public
2026-07-26
A Sub-Inspector attached to the Wathupitiwala Investment Zone Police Post has been suspended with immediate effect after a video showingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s ‘Riverstone’ wins two acting awards at Malaysia Golden Global Awards 2026
2026-07-26
Sri Lankan actors Mahendra Perera and Priyantha Sirikumara have won two acting awards for their performances in the film “Riverstone”Continue Reading
Foreign passenger caught with over 40,000 cigarettes at BIA
2026-07-26
A 40-year-old foreign national has been intercepted at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while allegedly attempting to bring more than 40,000Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs unpacks Canadian Painter’s Rs. 201 million Surprise
2026-07-26
A 27-year-old Canadian national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after Sri Lanka Customs officers detected more thanContinue Reading
Malaysian national arrested with 36,200 cigarettes at Colombo hotel car park
2026-07-26
A Malaysian national has been arrested after police recovered 36,200 cigarettes of various brands allegedly imported into Sri Lanka withoutContinue Reading
Indian High Commission clarifies visa process for Sri Lankan pilgrims
2026-07-26
The High Commission of India in Colombo has clarified that there has been no change in the visa fee policyContinue Reading
Tamil-speaking parties seek meeting with President on issues affecting communities
2026-07-26
Leaders and representatives of six Tamil-speaking political parties have requested a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss mattersContinue Reading
Presidential Residences accommodation claims: PMD issues clarification
2026-07-26
Statement Regarding Media Reports on Alleged Accommodation of Outsiders at Presidential Residences The reports published in certain media outlets allegingContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers forecast for several areas; mainly dry elsewhere
2026-07-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Exporters say 10% US Tariff puts Sri Lanka on Equal Footing with Key Competitors
2026-07-26
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has welcomed the decision by the United States to apply a 10% tariffContinue Reading
Sacred Buddhist Site of Sarnath inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
2026-07-26
The sacred Buddhist site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, has officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List,Continue Reading
Former Sri Lanka Cricket President Upali Dharmadasa passes away
2026-07-25
Former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Upali Dharmadasa has passed away. Dharmadasa, a prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket administration,Continue Reading
55-year-old killed in Bellanwila shooting
2026-07-25
A 55-year-old restaurant owner who was injured in a shooting in the Bellanwila area on Saturday (25) has died afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka feels the heat as Trincomalee temperature nears 40°C
2026-07-25
Several parts of Sri Lanka recorded high temperatures on Saturday (25), with Trincomalee reporting a maximum temperature of 39.9°C, accordingContinue Reading
Investment in education, arts key to national development
2026-07-25
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the government views investment in education, creativity, culture and the arts as an integral partContinue Reading
Missing 17-year-old girl found dead in Balangoda quarry
2026-07-25
The body of a 17-year-old girl reported missing earlier this week has been recovered from a quarry in Kajuwatta, Mahawalathenna,Continue Reading
Starship completes 1st test flight since SpaceX IPO
2026-07-25
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket completed a test flight on Friday, the first since Elon Musk’s company went public on Wall StreetContinue Reading