Ella hotel fined Rs. 1 million for selling bottled water above MRP
2026-07-26
The Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on Future Life Hotels and Resorts (Pvt) Ltd,Continue Reading
Referendum needed on Supreme Court judges’ tenure: Namal
2026-07-26
Any proposal to extend the tenure of Supreme Court judges should be decided by the people through a referendum, SriContinue Reading
Two suspects arrested hours after fatal Bellanwila shooting
2026-07-26
Two suspects allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of a man in Bellanwila, Boralesgamuwa, were arrested on the same nightContinue Reading
Sri Lanka dengue cases in 2026 surpass 81,000; 61 deaths
2026-07-26
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 81,000 dengue cases so far this year, with 61 deaths reported, according to theContinue Reading
Shashi Tharoor visits Colombo Public Library during Literary Festival
2026-07-26
Indian author and politician Dr. Shashi Tharoor visited the Colombo Public Library during his stay in Sri Lanka for theContinue Reading
Customs to auction over 1,000 vehicles left uncleared at Hambantota Port
2026-07-26
Sri Lanka Customs says importers have failed to clear around 1,025 vehicles imported into the country and currently held atContinue Reading
Malaysian national arrested with 36,200 cigarettes at Colombo hotel car park
2026-07-26
A Malaysian national has been arrested after police recovered 36,200 cigarettes of various brands allegedly imported into Sri Lanka withoutContinue Reading
Indian High Commission clarifies visa process for Sri Lankan pilgrims
2026-07-26
The High Commission of India in Colombo has clarified that there has been no change in the visa fee policyContinue Reading
Tamil-speaking parties seek meeting with President on issues affecting communities
2026-07-26
Leaders and representatives of six Tamil-speaking political parties have requested a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss mattersContinue Reading
Presidential Residences accommodation claims: PMD issues clarification
2026-07-26
Statement Regarding Media Reports on Alleged Accommodation of Outsiders at Presidential Residences The reports published in certain media outlets allegingContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers forecast for several areas; mainly dry elsewhere
2026-07-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
BASL rejects NPP MP’s ‘political deal’ allegation, challenges him to repeat claim outside Parliament
2026-07-24
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly rejected allegations made in Parliament by NPP MP Asitha Niroshana regardingContinue Reading
Govt MP makes dramatic claim BASL chief offered SJB Western Province CM candidacy
2026-07-24
National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) Asitha Niroshana on Friday (24) alleged in Parliament that there was aContinue Reading
Farewell, Ceylon; Together We Continue the Story Across Mountains and Seas
2026-07-24
By Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong Six years ago, bearing the trust andContinue Reading
CBSL keeps overnight policy rate unchanged at 8.75%
2026-07-22
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75 per cent,Continue Reading
Rahul Gandhi detained as India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests gather pace
2026-07-22
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was detained by police on Tuesday during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence,Continue Reading
Man injured in shooting at Dehiwala cemetery
2026-07-19
A person has been injured in a shooting incident in the Dehiwala area and has been admitted to hospital forContinue Reading
Rs. 122.7 million allocated for permanent restoration of Taldena Irrigation Project
2026-07-19
Permanent restoration work on the Taldena Irrigation Project in Meegahakiula, Badulla District, which was severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, commencedContinue Reading