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
When Can Sri Lanka Reduce Fuel Prices?
2026-06-21
The Government says any reduction in fuel prices in Sri Lanka is likely to be considered only after August orContinue Reading
35-year-old Wellawatte man arrested over massive dollar scam
2026-06-21
A 35-year-old resident of Wellawatte has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over an alleged large-scaleContinue Reading
Up-close viewing of Dehiwala Zoo lion cubs ends tomorrow
2026-06-20
Visitors have only until Sunday (21) to enjoy the special opportunity to view the two lion cubs born at theContinue Reading
Harsha warns coconut export industry at risk from coconut oil tax
2026-06-20
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has warned that the government’s proposed duty on coconut oil imports could undermine Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Badulla–Nanu Oya train services resume after restoration work
2026-06-20
Train services between Nanu Oya and Badulla resumed Saturday (20) following the completion of restoration work on the upcountry railwayContinue Reading
2025 O/L exam : 225,748 students qualify for A/Ls
2026-06-20
A total of 225,748 students who sat the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced LevelContinue Reading
WATCH : Rumesh Pathirage wins Doha Diamond League
2026-06-20
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga produced another great performance of his career to win the men’s javelin event at the DohaContinue Reading
Justice Must Be Served: Minister Inspects Chemmani Mass Grave Excavations
2026-06-19
Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave site in Jaffna is progressingContinue Reading