Fair weather expected in most parts of the island today
2025-08-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 August 2025 Several spells of light showers willContinue Reading
Colombo Port profits surge by 66% in first half of 2025
2025-08-03
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has recorded a significant 66% increase in profits during the first six months ofContinue Reading
“No tolerance for violence or ragging in universities ”- PM
2025-08-03
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that there will be zero tolerance for violence or ragging in universities. However,Continue Reading
200,000 tourist arrivals in July: SL on track for pre-pandemic numbers
2025-08-03
Sri Lanka welcomed 200,244 tourists in July 2025, marking a 6.6% increase compared to the same month last year. ThisContinue Reading
Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 100mn worth of Kush
2025-08-03
Two Indian nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake International Airport while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush cannabisContinue Reading
Weather today: cloudy skies over most parts of the island
2025-08-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 August 2025 Cloudy skies can be expected overContinue Reading
US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan goods to 20%
2025-08-01
In a significant development for Sri Lankan exporters, the United States has officially confirmed that Sri Lanka’s reciprocal tariff rateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters on edge as US tariff deadline looms
2025-07-30
Sri Lankan exporters remain in suspense as the United States’ 30% reciprocal tariff on imports from the country is setContinue Reading
“If needed, President should use a helicopter” – Lalkantha
2025-07-27
Agriculture Minister K. D. Lalkantha says he believes the security convoy for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake should be strengthened. SpeakingContinue Reading
21 youths arrested at ‘social media drug party’ in Kaduwela
2025-07-27
The Kaduwela Police have arrested 21 youths during a midnightContinue Reading
Deer shooting incident: Four including two police officers arrested
2025-07-27
Sri Lanka Police have arrested four suspects, including two police officers, in connection with the killing of a spotted deerContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain in several areas, strong winds above 50 kmph
2025-07-27
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 July 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
High cost of living: Thousands rally in Malaysia, demanding PM Anwar’s resignation
2025-07-26
Thousands of people rallied in the Malaysian capital on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, asContinue Reading
“Only the fence is in question” – Minister on Dudley’s hotel
2025-07-26
Minister of Agriculture K. D. Lalkantha has reiterated the government’s commitment to removing unauthorized structures from tank reserves. Speaking atContinue Reading
Japan grants JPY 332 million for public sector scholarship project
2025-07-26
The Government of Japan has extended a grant aid of JPY 332 million for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)Continue Reading
Non-renewal of 219 pharmacy licenses: Minister explains why
2025-07-26
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament on Friday that 219 pharmacies across the country did not receive license renewalsContinue Reading
Thailand-Cambodia clashes enter third day, displacing tens of thousands
2025-07-26
Fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border entered its third day on Saturday, with the death toll rising to 32 and overContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers expected in several provinces
2025-07-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 July 2025 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading