Police warn public of scams involving fake dating apps
2026-10-25
Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to exercise caution when forming relationships with strangers through dating apps and socialContinue Reading
Heavy rain warning issued for several provinces and districts
2026-10-25
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for heavy rain across several parts of Sri Lanka, warningContinue Reading
Police lifeguards rescue two foreign nationals from drowning in Mirissa
2026-10-25
Police lifeguards rescued two foreign nationals, a woman and a man, from drowning off Mirissa beach on the morning ofContinue Reading
Depression in Bay of Bengal expected to intensify into severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday
2026-10-25
The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal in the vicinity of the North Andaman Islands has now intensified intoContinue Reading
Rs. 50 million allocated to develop 100 religious sites in Badulla
2026-10-25
A total of Rs. 50 million has been allocated to develop 100 selected temples and religious sites in the BadullaContinue Reading
Strong winds of up to 70 kmph, rough seas forecast around Sri Lanka
2026-10-25
Strong winds of up to 70 kmph, rough seas and showers or thundershowers are expected in several sea areas aroundContinue Reading
Matara drug haul confirmed at 561.7 kg, valued at over Rs. 11.8 billion
2026-10-25
The narcotics seized during a joint Navy and Coast Guard operation at Naotunna Beach in Thalalla, Matara, in the earlyContinue Reading
Janith Liyanage turns self-criticism into match-winning statement against England
2026-10-23
“I made a big mistake by getting out at that stage. I think, overall, we batted poorly.” Janith Liyanage’s wordsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka pull off record-breaking chase to beat England by two wickets
2026-10-22
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning run chase to defeat England by two wickets in the ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi,Continue Reading
Tense situation at Viharamahadevi Park protest site calling for pardon for Gnanasara Thera
2026-10-22
Tensions arose at Viharamahadevi Park, where Buddhist monks are staging a satyagraha demanding a presidential pardon for Galagoda Aththe GnanasaraContinue Reading
State-sponsored cremation for Ven. Keppetiyagoda Siriwimala Nayaka Thera
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to hold the cremation ceremony of the late Most Venerable Keppetiyagoda SiriwimalaContinue Reading
Nepal seeks to recover embassy land in Colombo allegedly sold without authorisation 32 years ago
2026-10-19
The Nepalese government has initiated steps to recover land in Colombo that was allegedly sold to private individuals by itsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first passenger drone arrives ahead of maiden flight
2026-10-18
Sri Lanka’s first passenger transport drone has arrived in the country, with its maiden flight scheduled to take place atContinue Reading
Shiranthi Rajapaksa transferred to Nawaloka Hospital for further treatment
2026-10-18
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been transferred from the Colombo National Hospital to Nawaloka Hospital for further treatment followingContinue Reading
Deputy foreign minister to visit Romania to strengthen labour cooperation
2026-10-18
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit toContinue Reading
70-year-old man found dead on Wellawatte beach
2026-10-18
The body of a 70-year-old father of three was found on the Wellawatte beach in the Boswell area, police said.Continue Reading
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
2026-10-18
European diplomats, Palestinian civilians and a visiting French mayor were attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, promptingContinue Reading
Litro gas shipment carrying 3,900 MT due today, 350,000 cylinders to be issued
2026-10-18
A vessel carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of gas is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (18), Litro Gas LankaContinue Reading