Heavy rains and strong winds expected across several provinces from January 8
2026-01-05
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has warned of enhanced showery conditions across several parts of the island from January 8,Continue Reading
Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested
2026-01-05
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested after appearing before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, in connectionContinue Reading
US warns Cuba is “in a lot of trouble,” Rubio says
2026-01-05
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed a warning to Cuba on Sunday, a day after the United StatesContinue Reading
Protest planned in Colombo against US attack on Venezuela
2026-01-05
The Frontline Socialist Party is set to stage a protest in Colombo today against United States intervention in Venezuela. AccordingContinue Reading
Fake ‘Police Notice’ Makes the Rounds, Real Police Say “Not Ours”
2026-01-04
Sri Lanka Police on Sunday issued a clarification warning the public about a message circulating on social media that isContinue Reading
Gazette issued for bill to abolish MPs’ pensions
2026-01-04
The gazette notification relating to the proposed bill to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament has been issued, markingContinue Reading
Dilith Jayaweera expects President AKD to take stand against US move on Venezuela
2026-01-04
Sri Lanka’s opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera said he expects President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to oppose what he described as Washington’sContinue Reading
Australian tourist’s stolen bag recovered as police make swift arrest in Unawatuna
2026-01-04
An Australian journalist has thanked police for their swift action after a suspect was arrested within hours over the theftContinue Reading
WATCH : Special Government Presser with PM & FM
2026-01-04
The government on Sunday held a special press briefing attended by Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya, along withContinue Reading
JVP condemns US military intervention in Venezuela
2026-01-04
Sri Lanka’s Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the main party in the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) coalition, has strongly condemnedContinue Reading
Four arrested over attempted murder shooting in Kohuwala
2026-01-04
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder involving a firearm in the Kohuwala police area, policeContinue Reading
Multiple fatalities reported in road accidents across Sri Lanka
2026-01-04
Several people were killed in a series of road accidents and other incidents reported across Sri Lanka on January 3,Continue Reading
CBSL extends administrator’s term at Nation Lanka Finance PLC by 6 months
2026-01-04
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has extended the term of the administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC byContinue Reading
Weather today: low-level atmospheric disturbance continues to influence
2026-01-04
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 January 2026 The low-level atmospheric disturbance located toContinue Reading
From Strongman to Cellmate: Venezuelan President Maduro’s NYC Arrival
2026-01-04
In a stunning global development, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. forces duringContinue Reading
Crowd roars in standing ovation for Bondi hero Ahmad at sold-out Ashes Test in Sydney
2026-01-04
A sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed, his arm in sling and his hand on his heart, walked ontoContinue Reading
“I don’t intend to hang on”: Jayasuriya’s final push for World Cup glory
2026-01-04
Sanath Jayasuriya has hinted that the upcoming T20 World Cup could mark the final phase of his tenure as SriContinue Reading
Bangladesh to halt IPL broadcast, requests World Cup matches be shifted
2026-01-04
Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has strongly criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)Continue Reading