Man jailed for 32 years over rape of 15-year-old girl in Sri Lanka
2026-06-25
A special high court in Anuradhapura has sentenced a man to 32 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding himContinue Reading
IRD clarifies tax exemption on sale of homes and personal vehicles
2026-06-24
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has clarified that individuals selling their residential property or personal vehicles can now do soContinue Reading
Private Member’s Bill seeks social media age limit of 16 in Sri Lanka
2026-06-24
A Private Member’s Bill has been proposed in Parliament seeking to restrict access to social media platforms for children underContinue Reading
Three-day dengue control drive begins in high-risk areas today
2026-06-24
A three‑day dengue control programme commences today (24) as authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of the disease duringContinue Reading
Main suspect in Teldeniya woman’s death arrested in Jaffna with family
2026-06-24
Police have arrested the main suspect in the Teldeniya car death case, together with his legally wedded wife and theirContinue Reading
US officially transfers 10 Texas-Built Helicopters to Sri Lanka
2026-06-23
The United States today formally transferred ten American-made TH-57 Sea Ranger (Bell 206) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force,Continue Reading
Govt not to implement VAT, SSCL threshold cut to Rs. 36Mn from July 1
2026-06-23
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera, has announced that the budget proposal to reduce the annual turnover threshold forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to scrap indelible ink marking of voters at elections
2026-06-23
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to repeal legal provisions requiring voters to be marked with indelible inkContinue Reading
Health ministry lists 538 GN divisions as high-risk areas for dengue
2026-06-23
The government has announced that 538 Grama Niladhari divisions across 14 districts have been declared high‑risk zones as part ofContinue Reading
Parliament adjourned after tense situation over judicial vacancies debate
2026-06-23
The Parliament was adjourned mid-session today (23) after a tense situation arose following the government announcing it will not permitContinue Reading
Three suspects break into rural bank and flee with gold jewellery
2026-06-23
A rural bank in the Koralaima area in the Moragahahena Police Division was robbed early this morning when three suspectsContinue Reading
BREAKING: US Lifts Iranian Oil Sanctions — For Now
2026-06-22
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil exports following what officials described as productive discussions between WashingtonContinue Reading
Home Lands expands Port City footprint with Second 3-Acre Acquisition
2026-06-22
Market leader, Home Lands Group has marked another significant milestone with the acquisition of its 2nd land parcel within PortContinue Reading
Govt denies ‘Hold Elections or Get Blacklisted’ Report on Jay Shah Meeting
2026-06-22
The Government has rejected a newspaper report claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) warned Sri Lanka to hold SriContinue Reading
UNP raises concerns over expenses in investigation into RW’s UK visit
2026-06-22
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over expenses related to the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s UKContinue Reading
Public warned of scams involving fake PHIs extorting money
2026-06-22
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union has warned the public to be vigilant against individuals posing as public healthContinue Reading
Harsha criticises corn tax hike and rice imports as burden on poor
2026-06-22
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has accused the government of pursuing policies that simultaneously burden consumers and farmers, warning thatContinue Reading
Court backs People’s Bank action over Daya Apparels’ USD 1.42m debt
2026-06-21
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ application filed by Daya Group Limited and Daya Apparel Export (Pvt) LtdContinue Reading