Quick-thinking driver prevents major bus accident after brakes fail
2026-01-26
An SLTB bus narrowly avoided a major accident early this morning (26) when its braking system suddenly failed while travellingContinue Reading
BOI reports USD 1 Bn+ FDI inflows in 2025, up 72% from 2024
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reachingContinue Reading
Over Rs. 30 Mn worth ‘ICE’ seized in Bambalapitiya
2026-01-26
A suspect was arrested with over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) worth more than Rs. 30 million during aContinue Reading
Three arrested at BIA with Rs. 134 million worth narcotics
2026-01-25
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (25) by Airport Customs officers and officials ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Afternoon showers expected in several areas
2026-01-25
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
EPF vs pension for private sector: deputy minister clarifies
2026-01-24
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe says the government is paying attention to introducing a pension scheme for employees inContinue Reading
70% of Rs. 50,000 Cyclone Ditwah allowance disbursed: PMD
2026-01-24
The President’s Media Division (PMD) says 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance approved by the government to help families affectedContinue Reading
Island-wide doctors’ strike continues for second day
2026-01-24
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the island-wide doctors’ strike entered its second day today (24) as the governmentContinue Reading
Annually, Rs 1.5 bn needed for Dalada Maligawa maintenance – Diyawadana Nilame
2026-01-24
The Chief Lay Custodian of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, announced that the temple requires anContinue Reading
Lorry driver caught on camera ramming two police officers in Vavuniya
2026-01-24
A viral video circulating on social media shows a lorry hitting two traffic police officers riding a motorcycle on theContinue Reading
10 of 56 bus drivers test positive for drugs in mobile inspections
2026-01-24
Ten out of 56 passenger bus drivers tested through a newly launched mobile laboratory service were found to have usedContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several parts of the island today
2026-01-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Two fishing vessels seized with 270 kg of drugs off southern coast
2026-01-23
Two multi-day fishing vessels transporting more than 270 kilograms of narcotics were seized during a special operation carried out inContinue Reading
US completes withdrawal from WHO
2026-01-23
The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on ThursdayContinue Reading
Ranil says he is not active in politics after meeting Mahanayaka Theras
2026-01-23
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday met the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters in Kandy and receivedContinue Reading
Former Rajapaksa-Era Official Remanded Over Unexplained Wealth
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Anusha Palpita, was remanded until 6 February byContinue Reading
Presidential commission calls for public complaints on alleged corruption at CMC
2026-01-22
A presidential commission of inquiry has begun calling for public complaints and information regarding alleged corruption, fraud and abuse ofContinue Reading
Court of Appeal to deliver ruling on Trinco monks’ remand on 30 Jan
2026-01-22
The court of Appeal said today (22) it will deliver its order on January 30th, on petitions seeking to nullifyContinue Reading