Sri Lanka welcomes UN resolution on Palestine
2025-09-13
Sri Lanka has welcomed the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peacefulContinue Reading
13 Sep: Heat advisory issued for 12 districts
2025-09-13
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is expected to rise toContinue Reading
Army Lt. Col. arrested over supplying ammunition to underworld figure
2025-09-11
Sri Lanka police today (11) arrested a Lieutenant Colonel attached to the Army on charges of supplying T-56 ammunition toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances hit US$5 billion in 2025
2025-09-07
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven by strong inflows throughout the year, theContinue Reading
Chemicals suspected for ICE production seized in Tangalle
2025-09-07
Another stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), was discovered this morning (07)Continue Reading
Foreign Minister departs for 60th UNHRC session in Geneva
2025-09-07
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath left for Geneva this morning (7) to participate in the 60th session of the United NationsContinue Reading
Rare “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse tonight
2025-09-07
A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight (7) and early tomorrow morning (8), creating a rareContinue Reading
Four killed in separate road accidents across the country
2025-09-07
Four people, including a youth, were killed in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (6) in the police divisions ofContinue Reading
Colombo Port begins construction of Jaya Container Terminal Phase 5
2025-09-07
Construction work on Phase 5 of the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) at the Colombo Port has begun, marking a significantContinue Reading
07 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 8 districts
2025-09-07
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is likely to rise toContinue Reading
Deputy minister reveals photos linking politicians to drug supply chain
2025-09-06
Speaking at a media briefing, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala revealed photographs of politicians and alleged that theyContinue Reading
Ella accident: Bus deregistered in 2023 – deputy minister
2025-09-06
The bus involved in the tragic accident along the Ella–Wellawaya main road had been deregistered from the National Transport CommissionContinue Reading
06 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2025-09-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of warm weather conditions in 12 districts. The heat index, orContinue Reading
Two shooting incidents reported in Colombo last night
2025-09-06
A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting near the Mahawatta clock tower in the Grandpass police division last nightContinue Reading
Three excise officers arrested over Rs. 2 million extortion attempt
2025-08-31
Three officials attached to the Chankanai excise office have been arrested by the Northern Province Crime Division for allegedly attemptingContinue Reading
Two Israelis arrested for assaulting hotel owner and wife in Arugam Bay
2025-08-30
Two Israeli nationals were arrested on Friday (29) by Pottuvil Police for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wifeContinue Reading
Underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, brought to Sri Lanka from Jakarta
2025-08-30
The plane carrying a group of underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme, arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, has just arrived at KatunayakeContinue Reading
Record exports and remittances boost SL’s external sector in July 2025
2025-08-30
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the country’s external sector strengthened further in July 2025, with theContinue Reading