JKCG denies prior knowledge of vehicle import surcharge timing
2026-05-22
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has rejected allegations that it had prior knowledge of a temporary surcharge on imported motorContinue Reading
Flood warning issued for Aththanagalu Oya basin areas
2026-05-22
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Aththanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya valleysContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police announce special security programme for Vesak week
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka Police will implement a special security programme throughout Vesak week to ensure that the public can observe religiousContinue Reading
Special attention in upcoming Budget for rural roads, drinking water and waste management
2026-05-20
Special Attention to be given in Upcoming Budget for Rural Roads, Drinking Water Supply and Waste Management • Public RepresentativesContinue Reading
322 suspects arrested with drugs during Sri Pada season
2026-05-20
Police have arrested 322 suspects for transporting narcotics into the Sri Pada area since the commencement of this year’s pilgrimageContinue Reading
Foreign ministry suspends document attestation services after technical failure
2026-05-17
The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced the temporary suspension ofContinue Reading
Three youths drown in Victoria Reservoir tragedy
2026-05-17
Three youths who went bathing in the Victoria Reservoir near the Bambaragala Temple area in the Teldeniya Police Division haveContinue Reading
Bill to repeal Chief of Defence Staff Act gazetted
2026-05-17
A bill to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act has been published through an extraordinary gazette notification. The relevantContinue Reading
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a public health emergency of international concern
2026-05-17
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province a PublicContinue Reading
IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka’s fifth and sixth reviews on May 27
2026-05-17
The fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) are scheduledContinue Reading
Passenger dies after falling from moving bus in Galle
2026-05-17
A 26-year-old passenger died after falling from a moving bus near the Makuluwa Junction area while travelling on a busContinue Reading
Man found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mount Lavinia
2026-05-17
Police have launched an investigation following reports of a person found dead under suspicious circumstances inside a house in theContinue Reading
Thundershowers forecast in several areas as low-pressure system weakens
2026-05-17
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 May 2026. The low-pressure area located to theContinue Reading
PayPal launch opens global doors for Sri Lankan freelancers, SMEs
2026-05-15
Sampath Bank MD/CEO Sanjaya Gunewardena said the launch of PayPal services in Sri Lanka marks a major step in connectingContinue Reading
198 foreigners arrested in raids over cyber crime activities
2026-05-12
A total of 198 foreign nationals, including 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese, have been arrested in separate raids conducted inContinue Reading
Early landslide warnings issued for several areas amid heavy rain
2026-05-11
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across the country as heavy rainfallContinue Reading
President Reviews Progress of “Prajashakthi” National Movement
2026-05-11
13,977 Community Development Councils established Development projects worth LKR 23,000 million approved island-wide Of the LKR 25,000 million allocated underContinue Reading
GMOA denies strike linked to Trincomalee infant death
2026-05-11
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says industrial action carried out by the union had no connection to the deathContinue Reading