Adverse weather : Death toll increases to 18
2024-12-03
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka has risen to 18 persons, as of 06.00 am today.Continue Reading
Mainly fair weather in most areas today
2024-12-03
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, aContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Tusker death : Main suspect remanded
2024-12-02
The manager of the Kekirawa branch of a prominent insurance company has been arrested and remanded over the recent deathContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 02), compared to last week.Continue Reading
US president Biden issues ‘full and unconditional’ pardon to son Hunter
2024-12-02
US President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month forContinue Reading
Two teenagers arrested over two separate murders
2024-12-02
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18 years old, have been arrested in connection to two separate murders reported in theContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Over 469,000 persons affected
2024-12-02
A total of 469,872 persons from 139,439 families across 24 districts are reported to have been affected due to theContinue Reading
Weather : Showers expected in a few areas today
2024-12-02
The Department of Meteorology says a few showers are expected in some provinces today, while warnings for rough seas haveContinue Reading
Illegally assembled Land Rover found in Polgasowita
2024-12-01
A Land Rover suspected to be illegally assembled has been found at a garage in the Polgasowita area, it wasContinue Reading
43 yr old arrested at BIA over terrorism-related charges
2024-12-01
A 43-year-old man against whom an overseas travel ban had been obtained on charges of terrorism financing, was arrested uponContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Five updates for today
2024-12-01
Situation summary: The death toll due to the inclement weather experienced across Sri Lanka has increased to 17, as ofContinue Reading
“We will stand for Palestinian rights irrespective of party differences” – Sajith
2024-12-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has affirmed that unity transcending party, nationality, religion, class, and other differences is essential to ensureContinue Reading
Cyclone Fengal: Three updates for Sunday
2024-12-01
Cyclone Fengal: The Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” over the Southwest Bay of Bengal entered India by crossing north to Tamil NaduContinue Reading
Cyclone ‘FENGAL’ : Weather forecast at 12.00 noon today
2024-11-30
The Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” over the Southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 420km north of Trincomalee and about 290kmContinue Reading
09 arrested over robbery of Laggala businessman
2024-11-30
Nine (09) suspects have been arrested in connection to stealing over Rs. 60 million worth of cash and gold jewelleryContinue Reading
Karaitivu tractor accident : Bodies of all children found
2024-11-30
The bodies of all children who were reported missing in the flood accident involving a tractor in Karaitivu, Ampara haveContinue Reading
Crypto entrepreneur eats banana art he bought for US$6.2m
2024-11-30
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has fulfilled a promise he made after spending $6.2m (£4.88m) on an artwork featuring a bananaContinue Reading
Income tax returns deadline : Special notice from IRD
2024-11-30
The deadline for submitting income tax returns for the assessment year 2023/2024 ends today (30 Nov). The Inland Revenue DepartmentContinue Reading