US attack on Venezuela: FM Vijitha reveals SL Govt position
2026-01-04
During a government press briefing held today (4), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath explained the Sri Lankan government’s stance on theContinue Reading
Airline employee arrested for attempting to smuggle Rs. 46m worth of gold
2026-01-04
An employee of a private airline has been arrested by customs officials for attempting to smuggle a consignment of goldContinue Reading
At least 40 killed in US attacks in Venezuela: Report
2026-01-04
A senior Venezuelan official tells the New York Times civilians and soldiers were killed during a US operation targeting PresidentContinue Reading
Foundation stone laid for Sadaham Mandiraya at Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya
2026-01-04
The foundation stone laying ceremony for the proposed seven-storey Sadaham Mandiraya at the historic Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya wasContinue Reading
Prof. Ruwanthi Perera appointed 25th president of Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka
2026-01-04
Professor Ruwanthi Perera has been appointed as the 25th president of the Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka at a ceremonyContinue Reading
Former Sathosa transport manager arrested By FCID
2026-01-04
Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over allegations related toContinue Reading
“FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026” international gem and jewellery exhibition kicks off
2026-01-03
The international gem and jewellery exhibition, “FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026”, was officially inaugurated today (03) at the Cinnamon LifeContinue Reading
Water cut in several areas: Update on restoration work
2026-01-03
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that the disrupted water supply to several areas, including Dehiwala andContinue Reading
Coach summoned to police over alleged substandard landing mats exposure
2026-01-03
An athletics coach was summoned to the Cinnamon Gardens Police on Friday (02) to record a statement over his exposureContinue Reading
Govt to resume stalled Colombage Mawatha housing project
2026-01-03
The government has taken steps to resume and complete the stalled apartment complex on Colombage Mawatha, Kirulapone, through a freshContinue Reading
Kataragama Devalaya to auction 70% of gold for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
2026-01-03
The Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya has decided to auction around 70% of the gold items stored in its secure vaultsContinue Reading
Mihintale Chief Incumbent slams government over inappropriate Grade 6 module link
2026-01-03
Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, has criticized the government over the inclusion ofContinue Reading
Weather today: showery conditions to prevail in several provinces
2026-01-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 January 2026 Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbanceContinue Reading
Qatar Airways flight subjected to security inspection at BIA after hoax threat
2025-12-28
An aircraft arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Doha was subjected to a special security inspection on Sunday (28)Continue Reading
Latha Walpola’s funeral arrangements announced
2025-12-28
The funeral arrangements for veteran singer Latha Walpola have been announced. Her remains will lie in state at Jayaratne RestpectContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tourism nears pre-pandemic peak as arrivals surge in 2025
2025-12-28
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is showing a full recovery, with visitor arrivals in 2025 edging close to pre-pandemic and pre-EasterContinue Reading
Ten foreign women arrested in raid on Kollupitiya spa
2025-12-28
Kollupitiya Police have arrested 10 foreign women from three countries during a raid on a premises allegedly operating as aContinue Reading
Three seriously injured in car–train collision at Kosgama
2025-12-28
Three people were seriously injured when a car collided with an express train running from Beliatta to Maradana near theContinue Reading