Three Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with smuggled phones, batteries
2026-05-20
Customs officers at the Katunayake Airport arrested three Chinese nationals on Tuesday (19) while attempting to smuggle in a largeContinue Reading
Committee moves to speed up destruction of seized narcotics
2026-05-20
The National Steering Council of the “A Nation United” programme to eradicate the dangerous drug menace, together with the Cabinet‑appointedContinue Reading
Eight bus drivers and a conductor arrested for drug use in Kalutara South
2026-05-20
Police in Kalutara South, together with officials from the National Transport Medical Institute, carried out a special operation on TuesdayContinue Reading
India–Sri Lanka Forum charts new era of Economic Cooperation
2026-05-20
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) brought together top government officials, industry leaders, andContinue Reading
All Vesak Dansal must be registered with local Health Offices
2026-05-20
The Director General of Health Services, Specialist Dr. Asela Gunawardena, has instructed that all dansal organized across Sri Lanka forContinue Reading
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026
2026-05-20
Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global economicContinue Reading
Upto Rs. 75,000 in relief for ornamental fish farmers hit by cyclone
2026-05-20
A special discussion on resolving issues in Sri Lanka’s ornamental fish production and export sector and advancing the industry wasContinue Reading
Contract awarded for Rs. 819 Mn Malabe–Kaduwela Road upgrade
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract to improve a 5.56‑kilometre stretch of the Malabe–Kaduwela RoadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to appoint expert committee to formulate Space Policy
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution presented by the Minister of Science and Technology to appoint an expertContinue Reading
Cabinet approves collaboration agreement for Global Health Research Project at University of Jaffna
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution enabling the University of Jaffna to join an international collaboration under theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
2026-05-20
As the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, rain is expected in some areas today (20), according toContinue Reading
Akuregoda lawyer double murder : Police seek public help to arrest suspect
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the double murder of anContinue Reading
No political figures invited to war heroes ceremony – Minister Vijitha Herath
2026-05-19
Minister Vijitha Herath informed the media that no political figures have been invited for the War Heroes Day Ceremony heldContinue Reading
Collective says child at centre of case must receive protection and support
2026-05-19
A collective statement has called for a fair and independent investigation into the serious abuse allegations against Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi PallegamaContinue Reading
Govt explains Rupee pressure
2026-05-19
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan RupeeContinue Reading
Colombo 03 shop fined for ceiling fan violations
2026-05-19
A shop in Colombo 03 was fined Rs. 10,000 today by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court for illegally selling ceiling fansContinue Reading
Cabinet decides against Water Tariff Revision for first half of 2026
2026-05-19
The Cabinet of Ministers has unanimously approved a proposal by the Minister of Water Supply and Drainage to maintain existingContinue Reading
Hirunika takes U-Turn : Apologizes to Ashu Marasinghe over edited footage
2026-05-19
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member and former MP Hirunika Premachandra has publicly apologized to former MP Ashu Marasinghe, acknowledging thatContinue Reading