High risk Heavy rain alert issued
2026-05-09
Due to the influence of the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mmContinue Reading
Electricity Prices Increased in Sri Lanka
2026-05-09
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for consumers using aboveContinue Reading
Senior monk arrested over alleged sexual abuse of 15-year-old girl
2026-05-09
Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused in a case involving the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl,Continue Reading
Airbus probe: Mahinda Rajapaksa receives summons letter
2026-05-09
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-India passenger ferry rescued after engine failure
2026-05-09
A passenger ferry operating between Kankesanthurai in northern Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam in India was stranded at sea for severalContinue Reading
15-year-old arrested after fatal driving lesson accident
2026-05-09
An 86-year-old man has died after being run over by his own car during an alleged driving lesson involving aContinue Reading
England considering single-Test Sri Lanka tour in future FTPs
2026-05-09
England could reduce future Test tours to Sri Lanka to a single match under proposed changes to the international cricketContinue Reading
Namal claims Kapila Chandrasena was intimidated by investigators
2026-05-09
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa alleged that former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena had been subjected to pressure and intimidation byContinue Reading
US$ 767.9 mn : Remittances rise year-on-year despite monthly dip in April
2026-05-09
Sri Lanka received US dollars 767.9 million in workers’ remittances in April 2026, according to the latest data released byContinue Reading
Rs. 500,000 fine for restaurant over Rs. 100 water bottle
2026-05-09
A popular restaurant in Batticaloa has been fined Rs. 500,000 by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court for selling a 500ml bottledContinue Reading
“He couldn’t even find guarantors for bail”: Dilith speaks of lesson behind Kapila’s death
2026-05-09
Opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera says the death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who was facing legalContinue Reading
Vietjet to launch direct Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City flights
2026-05-08
Vietjet Air has announced its first direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, with a new Colombo–Ho Chi Minh CityContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Vietnam issue joint statement on Comprehensive Partnership
2026-05-08
Sri Lanka and Vietnam have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Partnership” during the state visit of VietnameseContinue Reading
Senior monk faces arrest order over alleged sexual abuse of minor – Police
2026-05-08
Police have taken steps to arrest the Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi, Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, over allegations linked to the sexual abuseContinue Reading
Ex-SLPP local council chairman remanded in alleged Rs. 40 mn fraud case
2026-05-08
Former SLPP Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Daya Pushpa Kumara Battage has been remanded until May 19 over allegations of causingContinue Reading
LPL Season 6 sets 250K follower requirement for Icon players
2026-05-08
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) Season 6 has introduced detailed qualification criteria for player categories, placing major emphasis not onlyContinue Reading
Kurunegala Deputy Mayor arrested over alleged Rs. 3 mn bribe demand
2026-05-08
The Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission over allegations of solicitingContinue Reading
Govt moves to tackle increase in drowning deaths across Sri Lanka
2026-05-08
A high-level consultative meeting was held at the Parliament Complex yesterday (07) to begin formulating a national mechanism for drowningContinue Reading