Sri Lankan passengers nabbed smuggling Rs. 140 Million worth of Kush
2026-05-18
Customs Narcotics Control officers at the Katunayake Airport today (18) arrested two Sri Lankan passengers attempting to smuggle a largeContinue Reading
Case on Gotabaya Govt’s sugar tax reduction fixed for June hearing
2026-05-18
The Supreme Court has ordered that the fundamental rights petition filed requesting an order to recover Rs. 15.9 billion lossContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 11 districts
2026-05-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Eastern provinces andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches digital support system for Cyclone Ditwah survivors
2026-05-18
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) under the Ministry of Defence today launched its new digital Compensation Management SystemContinue Reading
PM agrees to transfer Malwana property to UGC; Students to vacate
2026-05-18
The Inter‑University Students’ Federation (IUSF) announced that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has agreed to hand over the disputed land andContinue Reading
Inclement weather : 204 houses partially damaged in 13 districts
2026-05-18
Over 200 houses have been partially damaged due to the inclement weather experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the DisasterContinue Reading
UN Office protest : Court sets July hearing for Wimal Weerawansa
2026-05-18
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered that further examination of evidence in the case against six accused, including formerContinue Reading
Are you on the 2026 Voter List? Check before June 1
2026-05-18
The National Election Commission has issued a special announcement regarding the registration of the electoral register for the year 2026.Continue Reading
Minister assures steps taken to protect Anuradhapura child abuse victim
2026-05-18
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj said her ministry and relevant agencies had taken all necessary stepsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate jumps to Rs. 334
2026-05-18
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading
Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest
2026-05-18
Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the “Everest Man” breaking his own record set lastContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus completes first-ever visit to India
2026-05-18
A 19‑member delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka, led by Minister of Women and Child Affairs SarojaContinue Reading
PM to hold talks on Malwana property with university students
2026-05-18
A special discussion on the request made by university students regarding the Malwana property linked to former Minister Basil RajapaksaContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari transferred amid inquiry into misuse of Ditwah compensation funds
2026-05-18
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District has been dismissed following allegations of misusing compensation funds provided forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks 17 years since end of war
2026-05-18
Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka ended more than three decades of armed struggle with the Liberation TigersContinue Reading
Supreme Court ruling raises hopes for Inland Revenue Bill amendments
2026-05-18
Tax principal at KPMG, Suresh R.I. Perera, says he hopes the Sri Lankan government will amend parts of the proposedContinue Reading
CMC to introduce new school canteen policy
2026-05-18
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has introduced a comprehensive School Canteen Food Environment Policy aimed at promoting healthy eating habitsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some districts today
2026-05-18
The Department of Meteorology has predicted showers in several provinces today (18), with above 50 mm of rain in someContinue Reading