Shooting inside restaurant: One Dead, One Critically Injured
2025-05-04
A 46-year-old man was killed and a 52-year-old man critically injured in a shooting incident at Thambahitiya, Meetiyagoda last night.Continue Reading
Ragging allegation: CID investigates student’s death; 20 questioned so far
2025-05-03
The Acting Inspector General of Police has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe the sudden death of aContinue Reading
No suspects found on Chennai-Colombo flight searched over Kashmir Terror Alert
2025-05-03
Deputy Minister of Defence Arun Jayasekara says no suspicious individuals were found on the SriLankan Airlines flight from Chennai thatContinue Reading
Transport Minister reveals Zero Bribery plan with CCTV boost at DMT
2025-05-03
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has launched a new anti-bribery initiative aimed at eradicating corruption within the institution, TransportContinue Reading
Top South African Cricketer suspended for recreational drug use
2025-05-03
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has revealed he is serving a provisional suspension after testing positive for a recreationalContinue Reading
President leaves for Vietnam
2025-05-03
President Anura Kumara Disanayake departed for Vietnam a short while ago, commencing his official state visit to the Socialist RepublicContinue Reading
Flight from Chennai Searched at Sri Lanka Airport over Kashmir terror suspect alert
2025-05-03
A SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a special security operation at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) todayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees 17% rise in April Tourist arrivals
2025-05-03
Sri Lanka welcomed 174,608 tourists in April 2025, marking a 17.3% increase compared to April 2024, according to the SriContinue Reading
India halts All Imports from Pakistan
2025-05-03
India has banned the direct and indirect import of all goods from Pakistan with immediate effect, citing national security andContinue Reading
New move from Govt to stop ragging in Universities
2025-05-03
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training has decided to appoint dedicated officers to every state university toContinue Reading
Warning over 2028: Sri Lanka’s Debt troubles far from over
2025-05-03
Sri Lanka must remain cautious to avoid a potential second debt default by 2028, economist Rohan Masakorala has warned. HighlightingContinue Reading
Leave to Vote: Banks and Financial Institutions Directed to Comply
2025-05-03
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has reiterated that all employees of state and private banks, as well as financialContinue Reading
May fuel price update: Petrol aligned with formula, diesel still priced above
2025-05-03
In May 2025, the prices of both Petrol 92 and Auto Diesel were reduced in Sri Lanka. Petrol 92 droppedContinue Reading
Weather today: Thundershowers after 1.00 p.m.
2025-05-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 MAY 2025 The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where windsContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-born population in Australia increases : New figures
2025-05-03
Australia’s Sri Lankan-born population reached a record 172,800 in June 2024, according to new data from the Australian BureauContinue Reading
Shooter in Dan Priyasad’s Murder Arrested in Colombo
2025-05-03
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of SLPP Local Council candidate Dan Priyasad. The arrestContinue Reading
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off coasts of Chile, Argentina
2025-05-02
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina, the United States Geological Survey (USGS)Continue Reading
US 2026 Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) : Results
2025-05-02
The United States Department of State will release the results for the 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program, popularly knownContinue Reading