Deshabandu requests security citing life threats
2025-05-02
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has requested special security from the Police Department, citing threats to hisContinue Reading
Dollar rate drops in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02 May),Continue Reading
“We should not expect results in 6 months” : President’s full May Day speech
2025-05-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that his political movement, which has successfully navigated the extremely challenging task of gainingContinue Reading
Two youths reported missing while bathing in Deduru Oya
2025-05-02
Two youths, aged 20 and 22 years, have been reported missing while bathing in the Deduru Oya in Chilaw yesterday.Continue Reading
Vehicle imports : New Gazette removing more restrictions
2025-05-02
The Ministry of Finance has issued a new Gazette notification removing several restrictions on the import of vehicles. The GazetteContinue Reading
Doing the math: Attendance at the 2025 May Day rally of the NPP
2025-05-02
By Sanjana Hattotuwa, Senior Researcher Eight years ago to the day, journalist Azzam Ameen posted a tweet capturing what atContinue Reading
23 yr old killed in Mt. Lavinia
2025-05-02
A 23-year-old man was found hacked to death in an abandoned land on Huludhagoda Road in Mount Lavinia last afternoon. Continue Reading
Sumanthiran warns Govt over Jaffna land acquisition
2025-05-02
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has issued a stern warning to the Anura Kumara Dissanayake government, demanding an immediateContinue Reading
Myanmar earthquake : Sri Lankan Contingent returns after completing mission
2025-05-02
The Sri Lanka Medical Heavy Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Contingent, comprising specially trained Tri-Forces personnel, has successfully completedContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some provinces today
2025-05-02
The Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge, continues to affect Sri Lanka’s weather, accordingContinue Reading
29 yr old arrested for Rs. 3.79 Mn fraud
2025-05-01
The Criminal Investigations Department has arrested a 29-year-old suspect for defrauding Rs. 3.79 million by selling a harvesting machine andContinue Reading
Police warn public of fake ‘CONVICTION’ letter
2025-05-01
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public of a fake letter being circulated on social media with the intentionContinue Reading
University student death linked to Ragging? : Govt announces probe
2025-05-01
The Ministry of Higher Education says stringent action will be taken against those found to be involved in the suddenContinue Reading
IMF statement : Govt explains impact on electricity charges
2025-05-01
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando says there is no possibility of increasing electricity charges in the nearContinue Reading
Rs. 25,000 bribe : LG candidate arrested
2025-05-01
A revenue inspector contesting for the Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabha in the upcoming Local Government Election has been arrested for solicitingContinue Reading
Lord’s to host final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
2025-05-01
The final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord’s on Sunday, 5 July, itContinue Reading
Poland dream ends in jail for two Lankans
2025-05-01
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested two individuals attempting to travel to Poland using forged visas. According to theContinue Reading
Fuel price revision : No change in bus & tuk-tuk fares
2025-05-01
Bus and three-wheeler associations have announced that fares will not be reduced due to the recent fuel price revisions. ChairmanContinue Reading
