Cache of firearms found at late lawyer’s house
2025-09-20
Police have uncovered a large cache of firearms and ammunition at the residence of a 73-year-old lawyer in Ratnapura, whoContinue Reading
Minister slams irrigation officials over demolition orders on tank reserves
2025-09-20
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe criticized Irrigation Department officials for issuing demolition notices on settlements within tank reserves, accusing them of actingContinue Reading
“Rats and cockroaches”: Speaker reveals poor hygiene in parliament kitchen
2025-09-20
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has highlighted severe hygiene issues in the Sri Lanka Parliament cafeteria. Speaking at an event, he revealedContinue Reading
Weather today: Afternoon showers in several areas
2025-09-20
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 September 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Chinese national found dead after suspected fall in Dehiwala
2025-09-19
Police say the body of a Chinese national, suspected to have fallen to his death, was discovered yesterday (18) nearContinue Reading
Weather: Above 50mm rain expected in several areas
2025-09-19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 SEPTEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 September 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
“President’s Fund now 100% dedicated to the public” – Prime Minister
2025-09-14
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the current government, the President’s Fund, previously used as a privilege forContinue Reading
President to leave for US on 22 Sep and Japan on 26 Sep
2025-09-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to travel to the United States on 22 September to participate in the UnitedContinue Reading
2026 school examinations schedule released
2025-09-14
The Ministry of Education has issued an announcement regarding examinations scheduled for 2026. According to the statement, the 2025 (2026)Continue Reading
Airport security officer arrested smuggling gold biscuits worth Rs. 210 mn
2025-09-14
Customs officers at the Katunayake airport this morning (14) arrested a senior security officer while attempting to smuggle out aContinue Reading
President to reopen Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction on Sep 17
2025-09-14
Construction work on the Central Expressway section between Kadawatha and Mirigama, which has been on hold since mid-2022 due toContinue Reading
Middeniya chemicals confirmed for ICE production – NDDCB
2025-09-14
The chemical stock recently unearthed in a land at Middeniya has been confirmed as material used in the production ofContinue Reading
Indian national arrested at BIA with Rs. 85 million worth of Kush
2025-09-14
An Indian national has been arrested while attempting to smuggle 8.542 kilograms of Kush, valued at Rs. 85 million, throughContinue Reading
14 Sep: Warm weather alert issued for 11 districts
2025-09-14
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the Heat Index, or the temperature felt on the human body, is expectedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Expresses Solidarity with the State of Qatar
2025-09-13
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, in a telephone conversation today with the State Minister of ForeignContinue Reading
Circular allowing bus decorations and accessories cancelled
2025-09-13
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic has announced the cancellation of a circular issued on 2 June 2023, which hadContinue Reading
Sri Lankan President congratulates Nepal’s new Prime Minister
2025-09-13
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal’s interimContinue Reading
CPC reports Rs. 18 billion profit in first half of 2025
2025-09-13
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) reported a profit of Rs. 18 billion in the first half of 2025. CPC ManagingContinue Reading