Train services on coastal line limited to Weligama due to derailment
2025-11-22
The Railway Department says train operations on the coastal line have been restricted up to Weligama. The decision follows aContinue Reading
Heavy rain above 100mm: alert issued for several districts
2025-11-22
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island. Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at someContinue Reading
Another suspect linked to Kotahena shooting arrested
2025-11-22
A suspect who allegedly assisted in the shooting and killing of a man in Kotahena has been arrested by theContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for several districts
2025-11-22
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western provinces and in Galle, MataraContinue Reading
57-year-old man found dead inside three-wheeler in Maharagama
2025-11-22
Police yesterday (21) discovered the body of a man with injuries inside a three-wheeler near the 4th Lane, Gammana Road,Continue Reading
Heavy rain above 100mm expected in several provinces
2025-11-22
Headline for this WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 November 2025 Showery weather conditionContinue Reading
“Import only 1,774 cabs, I don’t need one” SJB MP
2025-11-16
MP Jagath Vithana says he will not accept the cab allocated to him under the 2026 budget proposal, which includesContinue Reading
Driver’s licence printing resumes after card shortage ends
2025-11-16
The printing of driver’s licences, which had been halted due to a shortage of printing cards, has resumed, the DepartmentContinue Reading
Tourists driving trishaws in Sri Lanka is illegal: police
2025-11-16
Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler says foreigners must have valid driving permits or supporting documents to drive anyContinue Reading
GMOA to launch trade union action from tomorrow
2025-11-16
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will commence trade union action tomorrow (17), citing the government’s failure to adequately addressContinue Reading
Bimal Rathnayake criticizes parliament officials for excessive foreign travel
2025-11-15
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said in Parliament this afternoon (15) that officiala from parliament secretariat traveling abroadContinue Reading
“Sri Lanka looked to Gujarat model of development,” says SL ambassador to India
2025-11-15
After meeting Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, said that Sri Lanka has lookedContinue Reading
Minister Nalinda discloses sharp contrast in foreign travel costs of AKD and Ranil
2025-11-15
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, speaking in Parliament, disclosed the foreign travel expenditure of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his predecessor RanilContinue Reading
Hasaranga, Theekshana released by Rajasthan Royals
2025-11-15
Rajasthan Royals have made a significant reshuffle of their squad, releasing the Sri Lankan duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and MaheeshContinue Reading
Police tug of war: NPC takes action against SDIG Pathinayake
2025-11-15
Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake, who was serving as the acting SDIG in charge of the Police AdministrationContinue Reading
Maximum retail prices set for canned fish starting today
2025-11-15
The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued a gazette notification amending the maximum retail prices for canned fish, effective today (15).Continue Reading
IPL 2026: CSK to release Matheesha Pathirana – reports
2025-11-15
Chennai Super Kings have opted to release Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana ahead of IPL 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo.Continue Reading
SL Customs collects record Rs. 27.7bn in a single day, annual target achievable next week
2025-11-09
Sri Lanka Customs says this year’s expected revenue could be achieved within the next three days. Customs Director Chandan PunchihewaContinue Reading