SJB wins Chairmanship of controversial Weligama PS
2025-07-24
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has confirmed its control of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha and secured the chairmanship, following aContinue Reading
Gun Misfire Foils Assassination Attempt on Health Official in Dehiwala
2025-07-24
An unidentified individual on a motorcycle attempted to open fire at a health administrative official near the S. de S.Continue Reading
Robberies : Two suspects arrested in separate raids
2025-07-24
The Maharagama Police and Western Province Northern Crimes Division have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a series ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers will occur at times
2025-07-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 July 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
National Media Policy Draft : Now Public
2025-07-24
The draft of the National Media Policy has been published in Sinhala, Tamil, and English languages for open comments onContinue Reading
Hrithik Roshan to Headline City of Dreams opening replacing SRK
2025-07-24
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has been confirmed as the new headliner for the much-anticipated event at City of Dreams SriContinue Reading
Can shops add 2.5% fee for Card Use ? CBSL replies
2025-07-23
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has clarified that merchants are not legally permitted to charge an additional fee—such asContinue Reading
Missing Rajitha files case challenging bail rejection
2025-07-23
The Colombo High Court today (24) postponed to July 30 the hearing of a revision petition filed by former MinisterContinue Reading
458 Arrested yesterday in Ongoing Anti-Drug Operation
2025-07-23
Security forces in Sri Lanka arrested 458 individuals on July 22 during a series of daily operations targeting drug-related andContinue Reading
Strong winds : High Risk Alert for 14 districts
2025-07-23
Strong winds of about (55-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and inContinue Reading
Visiting the US will soon require a $250 ‘visa integrity fee’
2025-07-23
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, added toContinue Reading
Corruption at SriLankan Airlines & Airport: New move from President
2025-07-23
A Special Presidential Investigation Committee to Probe Allegations of Fraud, Corruption and Irregularities within SriLankan Airlines Limited and Airport andContinue Reading
Man kills lover, injures her parents, dies by suicide
2025-07-23
A 31-year-old man stormed into a house in Marangala, Padiyathalawa early this morning (July 23) and fatally slit the throatContinue Reading
SC rules 2022 Emergency declaration by Ranil violated fundamental rights
2025-07-23
The Supreme Court has ruled that the islandwide State of Emergency declared on July 17, 2022 by then Acting PresidentContinue Reading
Man dies in house fire in Narahenpita
2025-07-23
A 50-year-old man succumbed to burn injuries following a fire that broke out early morning today (July 23) at aContinue Reading
High-powered motorbikes smuggled duty-free : Suspect arrested
2025-07-23
A 24-year-old suspect was arrested in the Himmaliya area of Wariyapola on July 22 for the illegal possession of fourContinue Reading
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
2025-07-23
Parents should avoid preteens’ use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found thatContinue Reading
Central Bank keeps Overnight Policy Rate Unchanged
2025-07-23
The Monetary Policy Board decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75% at itsContinue Reading