Chinese Scam Centre Busted in Talangama; 37 Arrested
2026-05-03
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 37 foreign nationals, including one woman, in Talangama on suspicion of involvement in computer-related crimes.Continue Reading
22 youths arrested over motorcycle stunt show in Malabe
2026-05-02
A total of 22 youths were arrested by the Kaduwela Police for staging a reckless motorcycle stunt show near aContinue Reading
Iran says war with US will ‘likely’ resume
2026-05-02
Iran’s armed forces have warned that a resumption of conflict with the United States and Israel is “likely”, claiming thereContinue Reading
Rankings : Rumesh Tharanga rises to World No. 7 in javelin
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka’s leading javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has climbed to 7th in the world rankings, marking a major milestoneContinue Reading
First group of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia
2026-05-01
The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Sri Lanka departed for Saudi Arabia today, marking the start of the 2026Continue Reading
Finance Ministry official’s death ruled suicide by expert panel
2026-05-01
The death of a Finance Ministry Assistant Director, initially reported under suspicious circumstances, has been ruled a suicide following aContinue Reading
President AKD hints at small fuel price hike in Sri Lanka
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has indicated that fuel prices in Sri Lanka could see a slight increase in the nearContinue Reading
CID officer overseas for Easter attacks probe – President
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a CID officer is currently overseas as part of ongoing investigations into the Easter SundayContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa challenges govt to hold Provincial Council elections
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has challenged the government to hold Provincial Council elections, stating that the people mustContinue Reading
Building Materials or Grocery Delivery? Customs Uncovers Spicy Surprise
2026-05-01
Sri Lanka Customs has uncovered a major attempt to smuggle agricultural goods into the country, concealed within a shipment declaredContinue Reading
ICC Test Cricket Rankings after Annual Update
2026-05-01
Australia have maintained a commanding lead in both the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings following the annual updates carried outContinue Reading
Traffic restricted to single lane on Southern Expressway stretch due to repairs
2026-05-01
Police say vehicle movement on the Matara-bound lane between Gelanigama and Dodangoda on the Southern Expressway has been limited toContinue Reading
33rd death anniversary of Ranasinghe Premadasa commemorated
2026-05-01
The 33rd death anniversary of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa was commemorated today with a ceremony held at Aluthkade. The eventContinue Reading
2026 to be year of jailing corrupt, says President AKD
2026-05-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday said his government remains firmly backed by the people and pledged sweeping action againstContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-born population in Australia rises : Latest numbers released
2026-05-01
The Sri Lankan-born population in Australia has continued its steady growth, reaching an estimated 184,800 by mid-2025, according to theContinue Reading
CoPF meeting with Treasury Secretary: “10 transactions worth USD 2.5 mn stolen”
2026-04-30
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, says officials have informed the committeeContinue Reading
Interdicted official in $2.5M treasury hack probe dies; Police suspect suicide
2026-04-30
An Assistant Director attached to the External Resources Department of Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry, who had been interdicted over theContinue Reading
Maldives police raid news outlet over report alleging president’s affair
2026-04-30
Police in the Maldives have raided the offices of a critical news outlet and barred its editors from leaving theContinue Reading