The 2026 Budget is a Betrayal of Promises, Built on False Narratives and ‘Joke’ Allocations – Harsha
2025-11-08
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – November 8, 2025 – In my detailed response to the 2026 budget speech, I exposed aContinue Reading
Couple arrested in Rajagiriya for uploading 334 obscene videos online
2025-11-08
A married couple has been arrested by the Mirihana Police Children and Women’s Bureau for uploading obscene videos to adultContinue Reading
Central Bank revises leasing ratios for vehicles
2025-11-08
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to revise the maximum leasing ratios applicable to vehicles. Accordingly, the maximumContinue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
2025-11-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning in the North-western, Uva, Central,Continue Reading
‘Ratama Ekata’ operation: Over a thousand arrested on Friday
2025-11-08
More than a thousand suspects were arrested during raids conducted across the country on Friday under the ongoing “Ratama Ekata”Continue Reading
Joint Apparel Association Forum welcomes Govt’s 2026 Budget
2025-11-08
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has welcomed the Government’s 2026 Budget, recognizing its emphasis on export-led growth, investment facilitation,Continue Reading
Weather today: Showers expected in most parts of the country
2025-11-08
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 November 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Kotahena
2025-11-07
A shooting incident has been reported in the Kotahena area of Colombo. Police said the incident took place at theContinue Reading
Football icon David Beckham knighted by King Charles
2025-11-04
Former football star David Beckham has been officially knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, fulfilling a long-held dreamContinue Reading
Rs. 5 bn narcotic boat: owner arrested, detained for seven days
2025-11-02
Police said a seven-day detention order has been obtained to further question the owner of the multi-day fishing trawler whoContinue Reading
Government to appoint 303 new Ayurvedic doctors
2025-11-02
A total of 303 graduates, including medical officers of health, will be appointed to the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Medical ServiceContinue Reading
‘Ratama Ekata’ operation: Over 3,300 arrested in three days
2025-11-02
The “Ratama Ekata” (A Nation United) national anti-drug operation, launched on October 30, 2025, has led to the arrest ofContinue Reading
New hotline to report environmental damage launched
2025-11-02
A new hotline, 1995, will be operational from tomorrow to enable the public to report any damage to Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Egypt unveils the US$1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum
2025-11-02
Egypt inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday, marking the completion of a US$1 billion project more than twoContinue Reading
Lanka Sathosa denies measuring onion size during purchases
2025-11-02
Lanka Sathosa has clarified that no round measurement is taken when purchasing big onions through its collection centers. Head ofContinue Reading
Showers likely in few provinces; mainly fair weather elsewhere
2025-11-02
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 01 NOVEMBER 2025 Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading
Man arrested with foreign-made pistol and live rounds
2025-11-01
A 39-year-old man from Peellawatta, Minuwangoda, was arrested today (1 November) by the Western Province North Crime Division after beingContinue Reading
GCE A/L exam 2025 : Notice for Students & Teachers
2025-11-01
The Department of Examinations announced that all tuition classes, seminars, and workshops related to the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level examinationContinue Reading