Drug Trafficker’s Rs.150M assets seized in Moratuwa
2026-03-26
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has seized properties worth Rs. 150 million belonging to a suspected drug trafficker inContinue Reading
From Pump to Plate: Understanding Oil Price Pass-through in Post-2022 Sri Lanka
2026-03-26
By Dr Pulasthi Amarasinghe, Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) Oil price fluctuations have historically impactedContinue Reading
Fake Walana Police Chief arrested for Extortion
2026-03-26
The Panadura Walana Anti‑Corruption Strike Force has arrested a suspect who posed as its Station Chief to extort money fromContinue Reading
Goldfish ‘drives’ motion car, sets Guinness Record
2026-03-26
A goldfish named Blub reeled in a world record, and all he needed to do was just keep swimming inContinue Reading
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-26
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle andContinue Reading
Australia bans Iranians with visitor visas from entering country
2026-03-25
Iranian visitors will be barred from travelling to Australia under new laws aimed at “protecting the integrity and sustainability” ofContinue Reading
Legal action initiated to evict illegal occupants from Yodha Wewa sanctuary
2026-03-25
Wildlife officials have initiated legal action to evict 34 individuals illegally occupying 222 acres of land belonging to the YodhaContinue Reading
NWSDB urges public to use water sparingly amid dry weather conditions
2026-03-25
Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has urged the public to use water sparingly amid theContinue Reading
CID arrests suspect for manipulating fuel QR codes
2026-03-25
A person was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Nittambuwa for allegedly overriding a motor vehicle’sContinue Reading
Iran rejects US proposal to end war, sets 5 conditions: State media
2026-03-25
Iran has rejected a US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, setting out five conditions for ending hostilities, accordingContinue Reading
US 15-point ceasefire plan reaches Tehran
2026-03-25
Iran has received a US 15-point proposal via Pakistan aimed at opening a path toward a ceasefire, a senior IranianContinue Reading
Tangalle education office seeks explanations over teachers’ absence at PM-led meeting
2026-03-25
The Tangalle Zonal Education Office has called for explanations from principals regarding the non‑participation of teachers at a meeting heldContinue Reading
Australia: ABC staff launch first strike in 20 years over fair pay & job security
2026-03-25
Staff at Australia’s public broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), are striking for the first time in 20 years followingContinue Reading
PSL : Hyderabad Kingsmen sign Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana
2026-03-25
Hyderabad Kingsmen have made a big move ahead of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) by signingContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 14 districts
2026-03-25
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western provinces and Anuradhapura,Continue Reading
PM-led subcommittee reviews steps to maintain uninterrupted public services
2026-03-25
The Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to ensure the orderly functioning of the public service convened for the second time, under theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Human rights defender Brito Fernando awarded the Per Anger Prize of Sweden
2026-03-25
Brito Fernando from Sri Lanka has been awarded the Per Anger Prize 2026 for his work seeking truth and justiceContinue Reading
Crackdown nets 29 top narcotics suppliers – Deputy Minister Watagala
2026-03-25
Deputy Minister of Public Security, Sunil Watagala, announced that 29 major drug suppliers providing narcotics to Sri Lanka have beenContinue Reading