National Fishing Vessel Census begins today
2025-08-04
The Department of Fisheries has decided to conduct a census of fishing vessels from today (August 4). According to theContinue Reading
Another wild elephant found dead
2025-08-04
The carcass of a wild elephant has been discovered in a paddy field near the Karametiya Tank, which falls underContinue Reading
Overseas tour : Ranil’s private secretary reports to CID
2025-08-04
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private secretary, Sandra Perera, has been summoned before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Perera arrivedContinue Reading
ASPI crosses 20,000 mark during morning trade
2025-08-04
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today surpassed the 20,000-point mark for the firstContinue Reading
Two-year-old girl found alive in suitcase in NZ
2025-08-04
A two-year-old girl has been found alive in a suitcase stored in a bus luggage compartment in New Zealand. TheContinue Reading
Heritage Sites : New decision on access for Local and Foreign children
2025-08-04
The Government has approved to allow free access to non-ticketed heritage sites for local children under the age of 18,Continue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some provinces today
2025-08-04
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, accordingContinue Reading
One person dead in a shooting in Hungama
2025-08-02
One person has been reported dead in a shooting in the Hungama area in Ambalantota today. According to the Police,Continue Reading
Duties of Magistrate Thilina Gamage suspended
2025-08-02
The Judicial Service Commission has taken steps to suspend the duties of Thilina Gamage, who served as the District JudgeContinue Reading
Duty-free liquor purchase : 7 Presidential security officers transferred
2025-08-02
The President’s Office has taken stern disciplinary action against several security officers who were found to have purchased liquor illegallyContinue Reading
Income Tax : Notice from Inland Revenue Dept
2025-08-02
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) says the validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued for the submission of theContinue Reading
South Asia’s first integrated resort, ‘City of Dreams Sri Lanka’, opened
2025-08-02
Officially opening its doors today (02 Aug), ‘City of Dreams Sri Lanka’ becomes the first integrated resort in South Asia. Continue Reading
Navy nabs 23 fishermen during raids to crack down on illegal fishing
2025-08-02
Twenty-two (22) persons involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 05 dinghies in several locations off theContinue Reading
Woman arrested over illegally acquired assets worth Rs. 30 Mn
2025-08-02
A 36-year-old woman, who was arrested in connection with illegally acquired assets worth over Rs. 30 million, has been releasedContinue Reading
Girl Guides Association can nurture young female leaders – PM
2025-08-02
Highlighting the importance of building female leadership in today’s society, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the Sri Lanka Girl GuidesContinue Reading
Two suspects arrested over multiple thefts
2025-08-02
The Colombo North Crimes Investigation Division has arrested two suspects involved in theft in various areas. According to the Police,Continue Reading
SLTB launches system to collect passenger feedback on public transport
2025-08-02
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has introduced a new mechanism to gather passenger feedback, suggestions, and complaints regarding publicContinue Reading
Couple arrested over Rs. 130 Mn worth of illegally acquired assets
2025-08-02
A couple has been arrested in connection with properties worth Rs. 130 million that had been illegally acquired via moneyContinue Reading