Cambodia–Thailand fighting : Statement from Sri Lanka
2025-07-26
Media Release The Government of Sri Lanka is concerned over the recent incidents along the Cambodia–Thailand border, which has resultedContinue Reading
Five suspects arrested over Homagama murder case
2025-07-26
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found dumped along theContinue Reading
Strong winds : Alert for 11 districts
2025-07-26
Strong winds of about (50-55) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and inContinue Reading
President holds virtual meeting with US Trade Representative on Tariff Reduction
2025-07-25
A virtual discussion was held this evening (25) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson GreerContinue Reading
Under Armour cracks down on Counterfeits in Major Colombo Ruling
2025-07-25
U.S.-based sportswear giant Under Armour has obtained an interim injunction from the Commercial High Court of Colombo against Sri LankanContinue Reading
Islandwide search operation: Over 1,500 arrested yesterday
2025-07-25
Sri Lanka’s police, Special Task Force, and tri-forces carried out a series of joint search operations on July 24 asContinue Reading
New IMF statement on Sri Lanka’s recent macroeconomics development
2025-07-25
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, visited ColomboContinue Reading
Controversial Pardon: Separate case sends suspect back to prison
2025-07-25
Athula Tilakaratne, who was previously released from the Anuradhapura Prison under a Presidential pardon — which is currently under investigationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries to boost tourism
2025-07-25
The Sri Lankan government has decided to extend visa-free entry to an additional 40 countries, aiming to boost the country’sContinue Reading
Japanese delegation to Explore Investment Priorities in Sri Lanka
2025-07-25
A discussion took place yesterday afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika SanathContinue Reading
Canadian arrested with Rs. 400 million worth of drugs at BIA
2025-07-25
A foreign national has been arrested with a stock of drugs valued at approximately Rs. 400 million at the BandaranaikeContinue Reading
Strong winds : Alert for 13 districts
2025-07-25
Strong winds of about (55-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and inContinue Reading
Former Sri Lankan Cabinet Minister P. Dayaratna passed away
2025-07-25
Former Cabinet Minister P. Dayaratna, who represented the Ampara electorate for nearly four decades and held several key portfolios includingContinue Reading
President AKD to visit Maldives on Monday
2025-07-25
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will make an official visit to the Maldives next Monday at the invitation ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Strong Winds & Showers at times
2025-07-25
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 July 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Dehiwala shooting suspect killed in STF gunfight
2025-07-25
The suspect involved in the shooting near the Dehiwala Railway Station on the 18th has been shot dead during anContinue Reading
Korean President Condemns Humiliation of Sri Lankan Worker
2025-07-25
A Sri Lankan migrant worker said he continues to suffer from trauma months after co-workers tied him to a forkliftContinue Reading
Student rider hits woman, flees scene with severed leg still on Bike
2025-07-25
A horrific accident occurred near the Akmeemana Hinidumgoda Junior School yesterday (24), when a motorcycle, ridden by a student, hitContinue Reading