Colombo businessman arrested at Airport with 5 kg of ICE
2024-10-27
A stock of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “ice”) worth approximately Rs. 73.64 million, hidden inside a packet of riceContinue Reading
Sri Lanka beats Hong Kong to reach Asian Netball Championship Final
2024-10-26
Sri Lanka triumphed over Hong Kong with a 71-47 victory in the first semifinal of the 13th Asian Netball ChampionshipsContinue Reading
Notable increase in foreign worker remittances in 2024
2024-10-26
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka surged in September 2024, showing a notable increase from the previous year. According toContinue Reading
Health Ministry clarifies HPV vaccine reactions following Kalutara incident
2024-10-20
The Ministry of Health has addressed concerns raised by a recent media reports regarding adverse events following HPV vaccinations atContinue Reading
8 vehicles for Mahinda, 11 for Ranil : Govt issues clarification
2024-10-19
The Government Information Department clarified that none of the official privileges provided to former Presidents have been withdrawn. In aContinue Reading
“Why SL is not among 105 countries condemning Israel’s ban on UN chief?”– Imthiaz
2024-10-19
MEDIA RELEASE Statement by Mr. Imthiaz Bakeer Markar on Sri Lanka’s Decision Not to Sign the Joint Letter Condemning Israel’sContinue Reading
Update on schools closed due to bad weather
2024-10-13
All schools in the Colombo Zonal Division will be closed tomorrow (Monday) due to bad weather conditions. All government schoolsContinue Reading
2024 Parliamentary Polls : President wants quality over quantity
2024-10-13
National People’s Power (NPP) Leader, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed confidence in his party’s prospects in the upcoming 2024 ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Lokuge added to National List as his “body doesn’t allow” him to contest
2024-10-13
Senior politician and former MP Gamini Lokuge says he is not contesting the general election this time because his bodyContinue Reading
40 foreigners involved in online scams arrested in Sri Lanka
2024-10-06
Forty foreign nationals have been arrested in Gampaha and Hanwella over their involvement in large-scale online financial scams, Sri LankaContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with stash of foreign cigarettes
2024-10-06
A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) in Karuwalagaswewa, Puttalam, on Saturday (5th),Continue Reading
President visits sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
2024-10-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on Saturday afternoon (05) to pay homageContinue Reading
Nalaka Godahewa turns ‘observer,’ giving new govt. a chance to fulfill promises
2024-10-06
Former Minister Dr. Nalaka Godahewa stated that he is currently an “observer” while the new government deserves a chance toContinue Reading
Special import levy on potatoes and big onions increased
2024-10-06
The Finance Ministry has increased the special import levy on potatoes and big onions. The levy on potatoes will riseContinue Reading
Maithri launches Autobiography:”Not a single word on Easter Attacks”
2024-10-06
Former President Maithripala Sirisena launched his autobiography, Sihinaya – Nonimiya, in Colombo on Friday (4). Speaking at the event,Continue Reading
Leaking grade 5 scholarship exam questions: police update on investigations
2024-10-06
The Police have announced that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged leaking of questions from theContinue Reading
“More opportunities for under 50-year-olds for GE nominations” – Namal
2024-09-29
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa has stated that efforts are underway to provide greater opportunities forContinue Reading
Defence Ministry clarifies stopping Motivation Incentive for Tri Forces Personnel
2024-09-29
The Ministry of Defence has clarified recent reports regarding the discontinuation of the motivation incentive allowance for tri forces personnelContinue Reading