Kotmale bus accident: President expresses condolences & pledges action on road safety
2025-05-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic bus accident this morning (11) in theContinue Reading
Foreign Workers’ remittances: April 2025 figures released
2025-05-11
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances in April 2025 amounted to USD 646.1 million, up from USD 543.8 million in AprilContinue Reading
Several unauthorized items found with Keheliya in prison
2025-05-11
Police say several unauthorized items were found in the possession of remanded former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. Rambukwella was remandedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka–Germany project uncovers ancient glassmaking site in Giribawa
2025-05-04
A collaborative archaeological project between Sri Lankan and German researchers is shedding new light on an ancient glassmaking industry thatContinue Reading
What happened to Starlink? President flags national security concerns
2025-05-03
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has raised national security concerns over the initial agreement with Starlink, citing the government’s inability toContinue Reading
Chikungunya treatment risky for dengue patients: health warning
2025-05-03
Sri Lankan health authorities have raised serious concerns over the increasing spread of both chikungunya and dengue fever, as theContinue Reading
June electricity tariff hike: President explains why it’s necessary
2025-05-03
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that electricity tariffs will be increased in June, citing the need for cost-reflective pricingContinue Reading
Exam Chief says Female Students have performed better in A/L
2025-04-27
Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara has revealed that a higher percentage of female candidates have qualified for university admissionContinue Reading
“I’ll resign if proven”: Nalin Hewage challenges opposition to prove Rs. 1.2M Vitz claim
2025-04-27
Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage has challenged the opposition to prove that he previously said a Toyota Vitz car could beContinue Reading
Rauff Hakeem urges voters to reject ‘telephone symbol’
2025-04-26
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Member of Parliament Rauff Hakeem has stated that the “telephone symbol” is outdatedContinue Reading
Foreign Minister attends Pope Francis’ funeral
2025-04-26
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis today (26Continue Reading
Street racing on high level road: Police seize two cars
2025-04-26
Two cars involved in a street race on High Level Road have been seized by police after a video ofContinue Reading
“I alone save about Rs. 5 million a month for the state” – Justice Minister
2025-04-26
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has said that he alone is saving about Rs. 5 million per month by ending corruptionContinue Reading
“The greatest tragedy to seize power happened on Easter 2019.” – President
2025-04-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the greatest tragedy ever carried out to seize political power took place on Easter SundayContinue Reading
CID to investigate photo allegedly showing sacred tooth relic
2025-04-20
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a photo circulating on social media, allegedly showing the sacredContinue Reading
Nine arrested with firearms over planned murder and gang links
2025-04-20
Police have arrested nine suspects in connection with a planned murder, possession of firearms, and links to organized crime, followingContinue Reading
Siri Dalada Wandanawa: Two more special trains added
2025-04-20
Due to the increased number of devotees participating in the Sri Dalada pilgrimage, the Department of Railways has announced theContinue Reading
Tourism earnings exceed USD 1 Billion in 1st quarter of 2025
2025-04-13
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, with arrivals and earnings showing impressiveContinue Reading