5 Air Force personnel among 7 arrested over alleged deer poaching at Mattala Airport
2026-09-13
Five Sri Lanka Air Force personnel, including an officer attached to the Mattala Air Force camp, and two civilians haveContinue Reading
P&S apologises over expired cream bun incident, says checks being strengthened
2026-09-11
Perera and Sons (P&S) has apologised over an incident involving expired bakery products at its St. Benedict’s Mawatha outlet, describingContinue Reading
Controversial take on aircraft purchases: Former AASL Director says commissions are normal
2026-09-10
Professor Sonal Fernando has claimed that commissions offered to buyers are included in the price of aircraft purchases and thatContinue Reading
Rs. 60 Mn Bambalapitiya Railway Station upgrade completed with Bohra community funding
2026-09-10
The newly renovated Bambalapitiya Railway Station was reopened for public use today (Sept. 10) under the Dream Destination national programme,Continue Reading
Dilantha Malagamuwa rejects property fraud allegations as ‘false and baseless’
2026-09-10
Sri Lankan racing driver Dilantha Malagamuwa has rejected allegations linking him to an alleged property fraud, describing the accusations againstContinue Reading
Tech entrepreneur questions ‘fishy’ Rs. 174m tourism consultancy contract
2026-09-09
Sri Lankan technology entrepreneur and computer scientist Sanjiva Weerawarna has raised questions over a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract approvedContinue Reading
Man injured in Athurugiriya shooting
2026-09-08
A man has been injured in a shooting reported in the Walekade area of Athurugiriya. Two individuals who arrived onContinue Reading
Wife of bedridden police officer seeks IGP intervention after three-year wait
2026-09-08
The wife of a police officer who has remained bedridden for nearly three years following an accident has appealed toContinue Reading
US$22mn HK account linked to Rajapaksa-era figure frozen under Yahapalana: Ashu Marasinghe
2026-09-08
Former MP Ashu Marasinghe has alleged that a Hong Kong bank account containing around US$22 million and linked to anContinue Reading
Hingurakgoda railway station renovation begins
2026-09-06
Renovation work at the Hingurakgoda railway station in the Polonnaruwa District has commenced under a programme to upgrade 100 railwayContinue Reading
Ranil calls for united opposition at UNP’s 80th anniversary
2026-09-06
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that the sovereignty of the people and Sri Lanka’s democratic system are under threat,Continue Reading
Sports Minister refutes athlete’s claim of receiving no support
2026-09-06
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has rejected claims by an athlete that he had not received adequate support, saying theContinue Reading
Motorist highlights police confusion over green EV number plates
2026-09-06
A motorist has highlighted concerns over what he described as a lack of awareness among some police officers regarding theContinue Reading
Minister Handunnetti arrives in Thailand for ‘Gem Sri Lanka’ launch
2026-09-06
Minister Sunil Handunnetti and National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) Chairman Dr. S.P. Chamonda arrived in Thailand to attend theContinue Reading
SLPP condemns Namal arrest, says democracy is under threat
2026-09-06
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has condemned the arrest and remand of its National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal RajapaksaContinue Reading
PM Harini returns after five-day official visit to Bhutan
2026-09-06
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka on Friday (5) night after concluding a five-day official visit toContinue Reading
16-year-old arrested over father’s killing in Matale
2026-09-06
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested over the killing of his father in the Ukuwela area of Matale, Police said.Continue Reading
Heavy showers above 75 mm forecast in several parts of the country
2026-09-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 September 2026. Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading