Asian Airports tighten screening after Nipah virus cases reported in India
2026-01-26
Airports across parts of Asia have tightened health surveillance and travel screening after a cluster of Nipah virus cases wasContinue Reading
No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he held a different view to England captain Harry Brook over criticism of theContinue Reading
16 banks to provide low-interest loans for Cyclone Ditwah-affected SMEs
2026-01-26
A programme was held at Parliament to brief Members of Parliament on government assistance available for micro, smallContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Seat Belt Violations : No More Grace Periods
2026-01-26
The National Council for Road Safety announced Monday that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations nationwide, markingContinue Reading
Gold price in Sri Lanka increases
2026-01-26
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased in line with a surge in global gold prices, traders said. According toContinue Reading
Global Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi with international participation
2026-01-26
The Global Buddhist Summit was held in India’s capital New Delhi, bringing together Buddhist leaders, scholars, practitioners and policymakers fromContinue Reading
Nasser Hussain backs Sri Lanka to exceed expectations at T20 World Cup
2026-01-26
Former England captain and International Cricket Commentator Nasser Hussain believes Sri Lanka are primed to exceed expectations at the upcomingContinue Reading
Two arrested at Katunayake with large drug consignment brought by air
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau arrested two suspects at Bandaranaike International Airport on Sunday with a large consignment of kushContinue Reading
Police raid massage centre, arrest three over alleged brothel operations
2026-01-26
Police in Peliaygoda arrested three women on Saturday during a raid on a premises allegedly operating as a brothel underContinue Reading
Gold Hits All-Time High Above USD 5,000 Per Troy Ounce
2026-01-26
Gold surged above USD 5,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history, marking a record high for theContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places after 2.00 p.m.
2026-01-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 January 2026 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Car found abandoned on Southern Expressway
2026-01-26
A luxury vehicle that was found locked and abandoned on the Southern Expressway has been taken into police custody forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka doctors’ union warn of more action after Govt fails to implement agreements
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a series of escalating professional actions, accusing the Health Ministry ofContinue Reading
Deputy Minister warns of fraudster impersonating him to solicit money
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has issued a public warning over a fraudulent individualContinue Reading
Six police officers remanded over alleged assault on Catholic priest
2026-01-25
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB) have been remanded until January 26 in connectionContinue Reading
Political debate erupts over suspension of senior parliamentary official
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s opposition leaders and former lawmakers have raised concerns over the suspension of Parliament’s Chief of Staff and DeputyContinue Reading
Major narcotics bust: Police seize nearly 300 kg of heroin and ice
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 11 suspects and seized large quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine during a major narcoticsContinue Reading
Govt announces sweeping road safety & drug crackdown plan
2026-01-25
The government will launch a national programme to ensure safety in public transport and crack down on drug use amongContinue Reading