Gold crosses $4,800 for the first time
2026-01-21
Gold prices surged to a record high above $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softerContinue Reading
STF arrests a man with over 60kg of ICE worth Rs. 900Mn
2026-01-21
A man has been arrested in the Nittambuwa area by officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF) with moreContinue Reading
Radiologic Technologists to go on token strike
2026-01-21
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association announced that a 24‑hour symbolic strike will be launched across all hospitals in the countryContinue Reading
Second phase of the 2026 first school term begins
2026-01-21
The second phase of the first school term of the 2026 academic year in government and government‑approved private schools commencedContinue Reading
Trader fined for illegal sale of imported turmeric
2026-01-21
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 10,000 on a businessman operating in Old Moor Street, ColomboContinue Reading
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-01-21
The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from Friday, 23 January 2026, according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading
13 arrested for harvesting sea cucumbers in northern seas
2026-01-20
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 13 individuals engaged in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a searchContinue Reading
Govt aims to position Sri Lanka as water sports hub : Minister
2026-01-20
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, stated that the government’s vision to transform Sri Lanka into aContinue Reading
Three youths arrested over rape of schoolgirl in Ginigathhena
2026-01-20
Three youths, including two who allegedly raped a Grade 11 schoolgirl on several occasions and another who aided the crime,Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for Baseline extension from Kirulapone to Dutugemunu St.
2026-01-20
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project. Accordingly, approval was firstContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over shooting at ex-Lotteries Board Director
2026-01-20
A suspect connected to the incident where shots were fired at a jeep carrying former director of the National LotteriesContinue Reading
Sajith alleges conspiracy in Govt rushing NCM against PM Harini
2026-01-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned why the government is trying to rush the debate on the no‑confidence motion whenContinue Reading
‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million seized at BIA
2026-01-20
A Sri Lankan air passenger carrying a stock of ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million has been arrested at theContinue Reading
Cabinet clears 2026 Budget relief for estate workers
2026-01-20
The Cabinet has granted approval for the relief mechanism proposed in the 2026 Budget to uplift the living standards ofContinue Reading
Harsha urges Govt to proceed with Grade 6 education reforms
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says the opposition is completely in favour of education reforms, raising concerns over the postponementContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee steady against the US dollar
2026-01-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Jan) compared to Monday. According to official CentralContinue Reading
Traffic restrictions in Moratuwa for St. Sebastian’s procession today
2026-01-20
The Sri Lanka Police has announced traffic restrictions in view of the 151st Annual Procession of the St. Sebastian’s ChurchContinue Reading
Govt defends high taxes and demurrage fees on vehicle imports
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena today questioned the government on the 3% tax that is added when imported vehicles are releasedContinue Reading