Fraudulent vehicle registration : RMV Chief granted bail
2026-04-20
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was in remand custody, was granted bail today (20) by PilessaContinue Reading
“We have a big plan to regain power” – MR
2026-04-20
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that a major plan is underway to regain power. “We have a big planContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested at BIA with Rs. 35 Mn cigarette haul
2026-04-20
Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport arrested a 35‑year‑old Chinese national today (20) after he attempted to smuggle nearly 230,000Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 319
2026-04-20
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), comparedContinue Reading
Indian Vice President inspects Indian housing project in Nuwara Eliya
2026-04-20
Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Nuwara Eliya this morning (20) to inspect progress on the Indian Housing Project, whichContinue Reading
Department for Registration of Persons resumes all services
2026-04-20
The Department for Registration of Persons announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards, which had been temporarily suspended, hasContinue Reading
Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks
2026-04-20
Oil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about theContinue Reading
India, Sri Lanka, UAE renew push on Trincomalee Oil Hub
2026-04-20
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Trincomalee oil farm project and the India–Sri Lanka oil pipeline were discussed duringContinue Reading
Two Indonesians arrested at BIA with Rs. 67 Mn Kush consignment
2026-04-20
Police Narcotics Division officers at the Katunyake Airport arrested two Indonesian nationals early today (20) while attempting to smuggle aContinue Reading
Colombo Security Conclave to gain International Organization Status
2026-04-20
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Colombo Security Conclave will be granted the status of an international organisation, withContinue Reading
Watch : Humanoid robot breaks half-marathon world record in Beijing
2026-04-20
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technologicalContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-20
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (20), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha seeks Rs. 10 billion in damages from local broadcaster
2026-04-18
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has issued a legal notice against Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Private) Limited, accusing the local broadcaster ofContinue Reading
Illegal fishing: Navy arrests 41 between April 1 and 15
2026-04-18
The Sri Lanka Navy arrested 41 individuals in coordinated operations across island waters from April 1 to 15, conducted jointlyContinue Reading
Trump says he may not extend ceasefire with Iran if no deal reached
2026-04-18
President Donald Trump said he may not extend a tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran if negotiations failContinue Reading
Seven years on: New report flags gaps, calls for full truth on Easter attacks
2026-04-18
A new report released ahead of the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks says Sri Lanka’s long-running investigationsContinue Reading
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s richest : Full list
2026-04-18
Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, is now the richest person in Asia. The billionaire has overtakenContinue Reading
Sumanthiran welcomes Jayakody’s resignation, condemns Govt defence
2026-04-18
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) member M.A. Sumanthiran has welcomed the voluntary resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over theContinue Reading