Further details emerge on latest fishing trawler drug bust
2026-04-01
Further details have emerged regarding the fishing trawler seized with narcotics during a Sri Lanka Navy surveillance operation in deepContinue Reading
Experts warn extreme heat poses mental health risks
2026-04-01
Excessive heat can have a serious impact on mental health, experts have warned. Psychiatrist Vindya Wijebandara said that while peopleContinue Reading
GMOA warns Health Minister over political interference in doctor transfers
2026-04-01
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a strong warning to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa over alleged political interferenceContinue Reading
Three arrested over viral video of dangerous three-wheeler stunt
2026-04-01
Two individuals have been arrested over a dangerous three-wheeler stunt in Weliweriya after a video of the incident circulated onContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over Kahawatta gem trader’s murder
2026-04-01
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of the 61-year-old gem businessman in Kahawatta, following investigations intoContinue Reading
Navy intercepts trawler suspected of narcotics smuggling off southwest coast
2026-03-31
The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics during an operation off the southwestContinue Reading
CAA seizes urea fertiliser with tampered prices in Matara
2026-03-31
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a location where urea fertiliser stocks had allegedly been altered and prepared forContinue Reading
Minister Bimal Rathnayake meets Russian ruling party parliamentary leader
2026-03-31
Parliamentary leader of the ruling United Russia party in the State Duma, Vladimir Vasilyev, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister ofContinue Reading
Customs to launch online system for container releases from Colombo Port
2026-03-31
Sri Lanka Customs will implement an online system for releasing containers from the Colombo Port to three external container examinationContinue Reading
Russian deputy foreign minister arrives in Sri Lanka for five-day visit
2026-03-31
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday (31) for a five-day official visit. Rudenko arrivedContinue Reading
Missing Kahawatta gem trader’s body found in mine pit
2026-03-30
The body of a gem trader who went missing in the Kahawatta area has been found inside a mine pitContinue Reading
Pakistan, China and India ships allowed through Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-30
Ships from Pakistan, China and India have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz in limited numbers, even as overall maritimeContinue Reading
Low river levels raise saltwater intrusion risk
2026-03-30
Low river water levels have raised concerns over possible saltwater intrusion in several river basins, potentially affecting drinking water supplies,L.S.Continue Reading
Minister urges state institutions and public to conserve water and electricity
2026-03-30
Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Chandana Abayaratne has called on state institutions, local authorities and the publicContinue Reading
Urea fertiliser restricted to paddy farmers amid limited stock
2026-03-30
The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the distribution of urea fertiliser exclusively for paddy cultivation during theContinue Reading
Tuesday: Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
2026-03-30
The Department of Meteorology has warned of heat levels affecting the human body in several areas on Tuesday (31), includingContinue Reading
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
2026-03-30
Spain, a Nato member, has closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in operations linked to the war inContinue Reading
11 youths arrested for street racing on Piliyandala bypass road
2026-03-30
Eleven youths were taken into custody on Sunday (29) for allegedly organising motorcycle and three-wheeler races for cash on theContinue Reading