Train drivers to launch island-wide 48-hour token strike
2025-07-28
The Railway Engine Drivers Union says train drivers will launch an island-wide 48-hour token strike from midnight tomorrow (29). UnionContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28 July),Continue Reading
GovPay rolls out traffic fine payments in Western Province
2025-07-28
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says the payment of spot fines issued for traffic violations via the GovPay appContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over NPP Weligama Councillor’s house shooting
2025-07-28
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident targeting the residence of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha councillor TharakaContinue Reading
Businesswoman Thilini Priyamali arrested
2025-07-28
Sri Lankan Businesswoman Thilini Priyamali has been arrested by the Homagama Police. It is reported that she has been arrestedContinue Reading
The US and EU agree on 15% trade tariffs
2025-07-28
The United States and the European Union have reached a wide-ranging trade agreement, averting a full-blown transatlantic trade war daysContinue Reading
President AKD arrives in the Maldives on 03 day visit
2025-07-28
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived at the Maldives on a three-day official state visit. The visit comes at theContinue Reading
Light showers expected in some provinces today
2025-07-28
Several spells of light showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Galle andContinue Reading
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
