Police warn against Fake News after Viral Kohuwala Bridge image
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against sharing false or unverified information on social media following the circulation ofContinue Reading
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
2026-08-11
France has introduced a nationwide ban on unsolicited commercial telemarketing calls, requiring businesses to obtain consumers’ consent before contacting themContinue Reading
Sagara Kariyawasam arrested over comments on alleged plot to assassinate IGP
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) overContinue Reading
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay opens up about his Sri Lankan roots
2026-08-09
Jason Sanjay, the son of actor and politician Vijay, has spoken about his Sri Lankan family roots and his connectionContinue Reading
New Sri Lanka passports rejected in some countries over quality issues: MP
2026-08-08
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman told Parliament that a former Sri Lankan Member of Parliament was detained and questioned by UKContinue Reading
Hela closure: BOI assures jobs of 3,674 former Hela employees are secure
2026-08-07
The Board of Investment (BOI) has assured that the jobs of 3,674 employees formerly attached to Hela Clothing (Pvt) LtdContinue Reading
NBRO issues landslide early warnings for four districts
2026-08-07
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several areas in five districts, effective fromContinue Reading
Colombo Marathon 2026 launched; Registration now open
2026-08-05
The Colombo Marathon 2026 was officially launched yesterday under the theme “A Step for Peace and Humanity”, positioning itself asContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Colombo–Kandy Road closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna
2026-08-03
Sri Lanka Police have announced that the Colombo–Kandy main road has been closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna due to adverseContinue Reading
From Sri Lanka’s top cop to death row: Who is Pujith Jayasundara?
2026-07-31
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Senadhi Bandara Jayasundara, once the country’s highest-ranking police officer, was on FridayContinue Reading
K-pop’s BTS opt out of new Asian music Grammy consideration
2026-07-30
K-pop powerhouse BTS said on Wednesday that they would not submit songs for consideration for the 2027 Grammys next February.Continue Reading
JKH brings Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, first outlet due by December 2026
2026-07-28
John Keells Holdings (JKH) has announced plans to introduce the globally recognised fast-food chain Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, with theContinue Reading
Wildlife Department receives new vehicles worth nearly Rs. 2 billion
2026-07-27
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has received a new fleet of vehicles to strengthen field operations, including efforts to manageContinue Reading
Shashi Tharoor in Colombo for launch of Colombo Literary Festival 2026
2026-07-24
Indian MP and renowned author Shashi Tharoor joined the launch of the Colombo Literary Festival 2026 in Colombo on FridayContinue Reading
Watch: Unseen footage shows Argentina players assaulting Spain after win
2026-07-20
Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in chaotic scenes after players clashed with Spain following their 1-0 defeat inContinue Reading
Trisha praises the purity of Sri Lankan Tamil (Video)
2026-07-19
Indian Tamil actress Trisha Krishnan has praised the Sri Lankan Tamil language, describing it as “pure” during an event inContinue Reading
Fines, Jail & Grace Period: 7 Key Tax Updates from IRD
2026-07-19
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a public notice explaining how the prosecution provisions introduced under the Inland RevenueContinue Reading
Rs. 120 Mn bribery case : No bail for Rakitha Rajapakshe and Charith Abeysinghe
2026-07-17
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered former minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son, Rakitha Rajapakshe, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)Continue Reading