Suspect remanded over Rs. 180 million gold fraud case
2026-05-11
A suspect has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department over a large-scale fraud in which a businessman was allegedlyContinue Reading
Pakistan conveys Iran response to US nuclear proposal amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
2026-05-10
Pakistan has conveyed Iran’s response to a US proposal on Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to a Pakistani diplomatic source quotedContinue Reading
Police trace young women in viral unsafe motorcycle video
2026-05-10
An investigation has been launched into a viral social media video showing three young women travelling unsafely on a motorcycleContinue Reading
Yal Devi train services between Colombo and KKS to resume from tomorrow
2026-05-10
The Department of Railways says the Yal Devi train operating between Colombo and Kankesanthurai will resume services from tomorrow (11).Continue Reading
Sri Lanka President congratulates Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay
2026-05-10
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as theContinue Reading
Revised electricity tariffs effective from Monday; government subsidy until September
2026-05-10
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa pays final respects to Kapila Chandrasena
2026-05-10
The body of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has been placed at a private funeral parlour inContinue Reading
C. Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
2026-05-10
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today (10), marking a major shiftContinue Reading
NBRO issues early landslide warnings for three areas in Badulla and Monaragala
2026-05-10
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for three areas in the Badulla and Monaragala districtsContinue Reading
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with hashish worth nearly Rs. 47.8 million
2026-05-10
A Sri Lankan passenger who allegedly attempted to smuggle a stock of hashish into the country was arrested by officersContinue Reading
Weather today: Heavy rains above 100 mm likely in several areas
2026-05-10
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 May 2026. The low-level atmospheric disturbance in theContinue Reading
Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow
2026-05-09
The suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu was finally over on Saturday evening as TVK chief C Joseph VijayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first female envoy to Ethiopia assumes duties
2026-05-08
Ambassador-designate Nirmala Indumathie Dias Paranavitana officially assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa. According to theContinue Reading
Ethiopian woman gives birth to five babies after 12-year wait
2026-05-08
A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets in Ethiopia’s Harari Regional state after 12 years of trying for aContinue Reading
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead at his residence
2026-05-08
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead at a residence in Colpetty today (08).Continue Reading
Laugfs gas prices increased from midnight
2026-05-06
Laugfs Gas has increased domestic gas refill prices with effect from midnight today (06 May). According to the company, theContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces
2026-05-03
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for severe lightning valid from 12.00 noon to 11.30 p.m.Continue Reading
Around 120 foreign nationals arrested in Rajagiriya cyber fraud raid
2026-05-03
Police have arrested nearly 120 foreign nationals during a raid at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya overContinue Reading