Train services to East restored as cyclone-hit routes reopen
2026-01-17
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to resume several train services, including the Night Mail trains to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, whichContinue Reading
President targets racist forces in both South & North at Jaffna Event
2026-01-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday warned that the government will not allow racism to resurface in Sri Lanka, statingContinue Reading
More cartons than clothes: cigarette smuggling foiled at airport
2026-01-17
A suspect has been arrested with a large stock of illegal cigarettes during a raid carried out by the AirportContinue Reading
Sexually abusing a 7 year old girl : Suspect arrested
2026-01-17
A 35-year-old man has been arrested by the Nawalapitiya Police on suspicion of sexually abusing a seven-year-old schoolgirl, police saidContinue Reading
Retired Army Captain arrested with 18 T-56 magazines
2026-01-17
A retired Sri Lanka Army captain was arrested yesterday (16) in the Miriswatta area of Minuwangoda while in possession ofContinue Reading
Trump names Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
2026-01-17
The Trump administration has announced the formation of a new “Board of Peace” for Gaza as part of a 20-pointContinue Reading
Weather today: Mainly dry weather
2026-01-17
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 January 2026 Mainly dry weather will prevail inContinue Reading
4 arrested for assaulting Peradeniya university students
2026-01-16
Four suspects have been remanded until January 29 in connection with the alleged assault of a group of students atContinue Reading
Grade 6 education reform postponement: PM Harini breaks silence
2026-01-16
The government will take steps to quickly ensure justice for Grade 6 students who were affected by the postponement ofContinue Reading
SLNS Suranimila in Maldives for India–Sri Lanka–Maldives naval exercise
2026-01-16
SLNS Suranimila has arrived in the Maldives today (16) to participate in the Trilateral Maritime Exercise DOSTI XVII – 2026,Continue Reading
Ground frost possible in parts of Nuwara Eliya on Saturday
2026-01-16
Mainly dry weather is expected to prevail across most parts of the island over the next 36 hours, according toContinue Reading
England tour of Sri Lanka : Buy Match Tickets
2026-01-16
Match Tickets for the England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 can be now purchased via www.srilankacricket.lk The tour will consistContinue Reading
Kohuwela 16-year-old girl shooting : 9 arrested so far
2026-01-16
Police have arrested three more suspects for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting incident in which a 16-year-old girl wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Secures Interpol ‘Red Notices’ for 95 Fugitives Abroad
2026-01-16
Sri Lankan authorities have intensified their crackdown on organized crime, obtaining Interpol Red Notices for 95 suspects currently hiding overseas.Continue Reading
Common Platform to Protect Free Education’ Launched
2026-01-16
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said Sri Lanka’s education system has fallen into a “tragic condition,” warning that the crisis extendsContinue Reading
Veteran singer Raju Bandara passed away
2026-01-15
Veteran Sri Lankan singer and musician Raju Bandara has passed away at the age of 65, family sources confirmed. AccordingContinue Reading
Milk tea price cut by Rs. 10 from today
2026-01-15
The price of a cup of milk tea will be reduced by Rs. 10 starting January 16, following the reductionContinue Reading
President AKD flags off construction of Hayleys Fentons’ Mannar wind power project
2026-01-15
In line with the Government’s plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 50-megawatt wind power project being developedContinue Reading