Cemetery worker arrested over grave digging attempt to steal jewellery
2026-03-23
A cemetery worker has been arrested in Moratuwa over an attempt to dig up a grave and steal jewellery fromContinue Reading
Govt secures free buses in SLTB low-floor bus deal: Deputy Minister
2026-03-23
The government has secured several buses free of charge as part of a procurement process to acquire low-floor buses forContinue Reading
President calls for unity and peace in Eid-ul-Fitr message
2026-03-21
Eid-ul-Fitr Message Eid-ul-Fitr, celebrated upon the sighting of the new moon following a month of fasting observed by Muslims acrossContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 2,000 litres of diesel in Kotahena
2026-03-21
Kotahena Police have arrested a suspect who was transporting a large stock of diesel worth over Rs. 600,000 without aContinue Reading
Illegal ‘lunch sheet’ manufacturing factory raided in Bandaragama
2026-03-20
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have raided a factory in Bandaragama in the KalutaraContinue Reading
Insurance scheme introduced for pig farmers
2026-03-20
An insurance scheme for pig farmers has been introduced by the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board in collaboration with theContinue Reading
Two arrested with 720 litres of diesel hidden in Hanwella shop
2026-03-20
Two suspects were arrested with nearly 720 litres of diesel concealed inside a shop in the Ambulgama junction area ofContinue Reading
Norway offers support for renewable energy development
2026-03-19
Norway has expressed willingness to support Sri Lanka in developing renewable energy through wind, solar and ocean wave power, officialsContinue Reading
SC rules Wasantha Mudalige’s PTA detention violated fundamental rights
2026-03-19
The Supreme Court has ruled that the arrest and detention of student activist Wasantha Mudalige under the Prevention of TerrorismContinue Reading
Colombo mayor to visit Australia on knowledge-sharing programme
2026-03-19
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar will visit Australia from 21st to 30th March under the Department of Foreign AffairsContinue Reading
Govt to prioritize exports amid economic challenges – President
2026-03-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government will take all necessary measures to prioritise exports and address challenges facing theContinue Reading
Fuel pass QR registrations surpass 5.6 million as of 6:00 pm Thursday
2026-03-19
Total registrations under the national fuel pass QR system have risen to 5,603,104 by 6.00 p.m. on Thursday (19), theContinue Reading
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Eid on Saturday
2026-03-19
Sri Lanka Muslims will celebrate Eid-ul-fitr Ramadan festival on Saturday ( 21 March), as new moon was not sighted inContinue Reading
Israeli strikes hit Iran’s portion of world’s largest gas field, Qatar condemns attack
2026-03-18
An airstrike has hit the Iran-controlled South Pars section of the South Pars/North Dome gas-condensate field, the world’s largest naturalContinue Reading
President calls for fast-tracked laws to destroy seized narcotics
2026-03-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite legal amendments to enable the swift destruction of seized narcotics. TheContinue Reading
CPC warns legal action against fuel stations violating guidelines
2026-03-18
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said legal action will be taken against fuel station owners who operate outside the prescribedContinue Reading
Poor visibility from straw smoke linked to Weerawila bus collision
2026-03-18
Smoke from a burning pile of straw in a nearby paddy field is believed to have contributed to theContinue Reading
Patali warns of looming power cuts by August amid coal issues
2026-03-18
Former Parliamentarian of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Patali Champika Ranawaka on Wednesday (18) warned of a looming power crisis byContinue Reading