Ruhunu Kataragama Basnayake Nilame accuses Police of unlawful search
2025-03-10
The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Dishan Gunasekara has accused the Police of forcefully searching his propertyContinue Reading
MP proposes recruiting Indian teachers for Tamil estate schools
2025-03-10
Opposition MP V. Radhakrishnan has expressed hope that the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Government will support his proposal to employContinue Reading
“We are facing slow death” Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka appeal to UN
2025-03-10
A group of Rohingya Refugees in Sri Lanka have called on the United Nations Office to address their current plight,Continue Reading
Over 15,000 litres of substandard coconut oil seized
2025-03-10
Two suspects have been arrested in Polonnaruwa for the possession and transportation of over 15,000 litres of coconut oil unfitContinue Reading
15 Indians deported for violating visa conditions
2025-03-10
Fifteen (15) Indian nationals who had stayed in Sri Lanka violating visa conditions have been arrested and deported to India.Continue Reading
American singer Aloe Blacc to explore investment opportunities in SL
2025-03-10
American singer and rapper Aloe Blacc has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit to explore investment opportunities forContinue Reading
Deshabandu Tennakoon files petition to suspend arrest order
2025-03-10
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking anContinue Reading
4,700 estate-sector houses to be constructed this year
2025-03-10
Under the Indian Aid program, 4,700 estate-sector houses are expected to be constructed this year, Minister of Plantation and CommunityContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-03-10
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (10 Mar), comparedContinue Reading
Surveillance cameras in 2 weeks to curb elephant-train collisions
2025-03-10
Necessary measures, including the installation of surveillance camera systems, will be taken to prevent elephant-train collisions, Deputy Minister of EnvironmentContinue Reading
COPF blocks excise duty hike on cigarettes, approves other duties
2025-03-10
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has denied approval for the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Finance toContinue Reading
Canada’s Liberal Party chooses Mark Carney to succeed Justin Trudeau
2025-03-10
Mark Carney has been elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a months-long, high stakes race to replace Justin Trudeau.Continue Reading
Chamal Rajapaksa to contest Local Council Elections
2025-03-10
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has announced he will contest the Local Government Elections from the Hambantota District, representing the SriContinue Reading
Woman arrested in Hatton for Rs. 4.5M loan scam
2025-03-10
A 31-year-old woman wanted for financially defrauding Rs. 4.5 million from the public has been arrested in Hatton. According toContinue Reading
Canadian woman arrested with Rs. 170 mn worth Hashish at BIA
2025-03-10
A foreign woman has been arrested with 17 kilos of Hashish narcotics at the Katunayake Airport. According to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Showers above 75 mm expected in some areas today
2025-03-10
Showers above 75 mm are expected in some districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
India’s tech sector projected to hit $350 billion by 2030
2025-03-09
On February 24, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a significant address at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi,Continue Reading
India condemns “provocative activities” of separatists, security breach during EAM Jaishankar’s UK visit
2025-03-09
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday reacted to the security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visitContinue Reading