War memorial incident: Wimal Weerawansa granted bail
2026-05-25
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. Weerawansa was arrested this morning after arrivingContinue Reading
War memorial incident : Wimal Weerawansa arrested
2026-05-25
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to record a statement. In aContinue Reading
Rupee to recover? BMI predicts major Sri Lanka rebound
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka’s rupee is expected to recover from its recent decline by the end of 2026 as global oil pricesContinue Reading
Southwest Monsoon : Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-25
An increase in rainfall is expected over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka during the next few days, as theContinue Reading
“No one can stop AKD becoming President again in 2029″
2026-05-24
Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says no one can stop President Anura Kumara Dissanayake from being re-elected in 2029, claiming theContinue Reading
Tilvin Silva outlines reasons for Provincial Council Election delay
2026-05-24
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no furtherContinue Reading
Two red notice suspects among Dubai deportees: Police reveal more details
2026-05-23
Sri Lanka Police have revealed further details regarding the 21 suspects deported from Dubai and brought back to the islandContinue Reading
Dilum Amunugama summoned by Police over controversial remarks
2026-05-23
Former Minister and Sarvajana Balaya National Organiser Dilum Amunugama has been summoned by Police to record a statement over controversialContinue Reading
US Embassy denies Media reports of FBI team arriving in Sri Lanka
2026-05-23
The United States Embassy in Colombo has rejected reports claiming that an FBI “team” arrived in Sri Lanka to assistContinue Reading
Canada, UK, France, Germany among 7 countries condemning Israel’s West Bank policies
2026-05-23
7 countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, have issued a joint statement condemning the worsening situation inContinue Reading
Dubai deports 21 wanted Sri Lankans
2026-05-22
Police Spokesman F. U. Wootler said 21 alleged organised crime gang members deported from Dubai to Sri Lanka were broughtContinue Reading
Sanath Jayasuriya steps aside from Sri Lanka Cricket role
2026-05-22
Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has resigned from his role as Consultant to Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre,Continue Reading
Govt will not restrict vehicle imports: Deputy Finance Minister
2026-05-22
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando today emphasized that the government has no intention of restricting vehicle imports or allowingContinue Reading
Dollar rate: USD selling rate falls further to Rs. 340 in banks
2026-05-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further today (22) against the US Dollar, with commercial banks lowering the selling rate toContinue Reading
21 suspected organized crime figures brought to Sri Lanka
2026-05-22
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today arrested 21 individuals deported from Dubai upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport inContinue Reading
DMT issues deadline for collecting unclaimed vehicle number plates
2026-05-22
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect printed but unclaimed numberContinue Reading
Inclement Weather : 48‑hour flood warning as Kelani River levels rise
2026-05-22
The Department of Irrigation has warned of possible minor flood conditions in low‑lying areas of the Kelani River Valley overContinue Reading
Heavy rains : Traffic disrupted across Colombo, Gampaha, and Divulapitiya routes
2026-05-22
Traffic has been disrupted on several roads due to the heavy rains experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading