Court issues new order on Kurukkalmadam mass grave
2025-07-22
The Kaluwanchikudy Magistrate’s Court on Monday (21) issued an order to the Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (CJMO) in Colombo toContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 July),Continue Reading
Israel condemned by 25 nations over “inhumane killing” of Gaza civilians
2025-07-22
Twenty-five nations, including Britain, Canada and Japan, issued a joint statement on Monday with “a simple, urgent message: the warContinue Reading
Three arrested over three-wheeler thefts
2025-07-22
Three suspects involved in three-wheeler thefts have been arrested following a raid conducted by the Police in Polgasowita, Kahathuduwa onContinue Reading
Electricity trade unions to strike over Electricity (Amendment) Bill
2025-07-22
Electricity trade unions say they will engage in a strike today (22), by applying sick leave, to protest the SriContinue Reading
Two arrested with pistol & bullets in Dematagoda
2025-07-22
Two suspects have been arrested over the possession of an internationally manufactured pistol and 12 live ammunition in the DematagodaContinue Reading
Court orders to close Matara Nilwala River Park few days after opening
2025-07-22
The Matara Nilwala River Park, which was declared open last week (19), has been ordered to remain closed for aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to participate in 5th GYM FOR LIFE World Gymnastics Challenge
2025-07-22
Sri Lanka’s national boys’ and girls’ gymnastics teams are set to take part in the 5th GYM FOR LIFE WorldContinue Reading
15 Mn drug capsules destroyed on court order
2025-07-22
A stock of 15 million drug capsules that were confiscated as court assets following legal proceedings was destroyed at aContinue Reading
Naval & fishing communities warned of rough seas
2025-07-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains and strong winds in sea areas around Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka & U.S. hold talks on continued cooperation in defence initiatives
2025-07-22
A discussion between Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Defence Attaché of the United StatesContinue Reading
About 75 mm of rain expected in several areas today
2025-07-22
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and the Galle and Matara districts today, accordingContinue Reading
Overseas travel ban imposed on Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter
2025-07-21
The Mathugama Magistrate’s Court has issued an overseas travel ban on former minister Rohitha Abeygunawardene’s daughter and son-in-law. The courtContinue Reading
PM reveals reason to increase school time by 30 minutes
2025-07-21
Education Minister, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says school hours have been extended by thirty minutes under the new education reforms.Continue Reading
NCPI Headline Inflation dips in June 2025
2025-07-21
The Headline Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has reduced to 0.3%Continue Reading
12 acquitted for India train blasts after 10 years
2025-07-21
The Bombay High Court, in the Indian city of Mumbai, on Monday acquitted all 12 accused of carrying out theContinue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into school in Dhaka
2025-07-21
At least 19 people have died and more than 100 are injured after a Bangladeshi air force training aircraft crashedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, IMF discuss investment incentives and growth
2025-07-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat. TheContinue Reading