Weather : Low-Pressure area to bring more showers
2026-02-18
A low-pressure area persists over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
President, IMF Chief hold talks in Colombo
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and her delegation at the Presidential SecretariatContinue Reading
JICA yet to greenlight LRT project : Foreign Minister
2026-02-17
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has yet to provide final clearance for the proposed Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT)Continue Reading
President meets UK’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met visiting United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, theContinue Reading
Acting Registrar arrested over Rs. 500 alleged bribe
2026-02-17
An Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths Registrar attached to the Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on allegations ofContinue Reading
Jinthupitiya shooting: 02 Police officers accused of dereliction of duty granted bail
2026-02-17
Two police officers were arrested for allegedly failing to perform their duties at the time of a shooting in JinthupitiyaContinue Reading
“Akuregoda murder isolated incident, no threat to national security” – Minister
2026-02-17
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda was anContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 108 Turtle Eggs in Balapitiya
2026-02-17
A person was arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with 108 turtle eggs at Randobe in Balapitiya on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka wins “Best Foreign Award” at International Crafts Fair
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka has won the “Best Foreign Award” among 53 participating countries at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair (SurajkundContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert for Eastern & Uva Provinces
2026-02-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain affecting Eastern and Uva provinces, along with the districtsContinue Reading
Night mail train derails after colliding with elephant
2026-02-17
The Night Mail train en route from Colombo to Trincomalee derailed early this morning (17) near the 151st milepost inContinue Reading
Lawyer murder : Two brothers arrested, more details revealed
2026-02-17
Police have arrested two brothers accused of transporting the firearm and assisting gunmen in the killing of an attorney andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
2026-02-17
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026. The article, citedContinue Reading
No formal ruling needed on Protection of Occupants, Rent Repeal bills : SC
2026-02-17
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (17) that the Supreme Court has determined there is no need to issue aContinue Reading
UK Deputy Prime Minister Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-17
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a briefContinue Reading
Tourist killed in wild elephant attack
2026-02-17
A 64-year-old Hungarian national has been killed in a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area of Sigiriya. The manContinue Reading
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be debated today
2026-02-17
The Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will be taken up for debate today. Last week, Speaker Dr.Continue Reading
2025 GCE O/L Exam begins today
2026-02-17
The 2025 General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O/L) examination began today at 3,545 examination centers across the island.Continue Reading