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
Pakistan T20 World Cup squad announced: Key player omitted
2026-01-25
Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. LedContinue Reading
IFC Invests $166 Million in 3 Sri Lankan Banks to Support Businesses
2026-01-25
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the WorldContinue Reading
From travel bag to drug bag: 8kg of kush seized at BIA
2026-01-25
A 37-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport with more than 8 kilograms of kush, police said.Continue Reading
Woman found murdered in Beragala forest reserve
2026-01-25
A 46-year-old woman has been found murdered in the Mahaoya police division, with her body discovered in a forest reserveContinue Reading
Car flips on Southern Expressway: One dead, two injured
2026-01-25
A woman was killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway on Saturday evening, police said.Continue Reading
First reaction from Scotland after receiving surprise T20 World Cup slot
2026-01-25
Scotland have confirmed their participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following an invitation from the International Cricket Council,Continue Reading
Vesak Festival to be held on May 30
2026-01-24
The Vesak Festival for 2026 will be held on May 30, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local GovernmentContinue Reading
Suspect wanted under Red Notice brought back to Sri Lanka
2026-01-24
Following direct discussions held by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
Bangladesh replaced : Official ICC Statement released
2026-01-24
The ICC has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. It was formallyContinue Reading
ICC Chaos: Pakistan awaits PM call after Bangladesh removal
2026-01-24
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has strongly opposed reports that Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland at the ICCContinue Reading
ICC informs Bangladesh of final decision on T20 World Cup 2026 spot
2026-01-24
Bangladesh have been replaced by Scotland at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 following their reported refusal to playContinue Reading
Sajith gives update on latest round of SJB–UNP talks
2026-01-24
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) held another round of discussions today, which the OppositionContinue Reading
Parliament Deputy Secretary General placed on suspension
2026-01-24
The Parliamentary has decided to suspend Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, withContinue Reading
7 arrested with 876kg of illegal shark fish in Sri Lanka
2026-01-24
Seven fishermen were arrested with more than 870 kilograms of illegal shark fish during a special operation conducted at theContinue Reading