BASL files landmark case that could end ragging in universities
2025-05-28
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court following theContinue Reading
Over 544kg heroin & 1,217kg of ICE seized in 2025
2025-05-28
With today’s major drug bust, Sri Lankan authorities have seized more than 1,761kg of narcotics so far in 2025 aloneContinue Reading
“No Cabinet reshuffle or PM change” : Minister Lal Kantha dismisses rumours
2025-05-28
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has dismissed speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle or a change in Prime Minister, stating suchContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alert issued for 14 districts
2025-05-28
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western slopes of the central hills ofContinue Reading
Polish FM arrives in Sri Lanka representing EU Presidency
2025-05-28
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning for a three-day official visit to SriContinue Reading
Govt to launch “Marine Nights: Awakening Colombo”
2025-05-27
The government has approved a project to develop Colombo’s Marine Drive as a tourist attraction, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda JayatissaContinue Reading
Consumer warning : CAA lists 49 Skin Creams to avoid
2025-05-27
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a public warning after laboratory tests revealed dangerously high levels of heavy metalsContinue Reading
Security for Opposition MPs : Update on Parliament discussion
2025-05-27
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has stated that the proposal submitted by Members of Parliament requesting personalContinue Reading
Chikungunya Outbreak in Sri Lanka: 7 Key Facts
2025-05-27
Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a significant outbreak of Chikungunya, with health officials warning of a rapid spread across keyContinue Reading
Immigration official arrested for issuing fake passport to underworld kingpin
2025-05-27
An Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested on charges of having issued three fakeContinue Reading
Train cancellations : Ministry inquiry into mass leave by drivers
2025-05-27
Sri Lanka faced the cancellations of several train services on Sunday and Monday, severely inconveniencing the public, allegedly due toContinue Reading
Weather today: Over 100mm rain for 4 provinces
2025-05-27
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 MAY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 MAY 2025 Due to the influence of theContinue Reading
New Zealand applauds Sri Lanka’s Post-Election Progress – PMD
2025-05-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Meets with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters New Zealand Applauds Sri Lanka’s Post-Election Progress,Continue Reading
President AKD’s heartfelt tribute to late actress Malini Fonseka
2025-05-26
Condolence Message Issued by President Anura Kumara Disanayake on the Demise of Veteran Actress Malini Fonseka At this deeply sorrowfulContinue Reading
Police Sergeant suspended after viral assault video
2025-05-26
A Police Sergeant attached to the Gokarella Police Station has been suspended from duty over an incident of assaulting aContinue Reading
Dengue eradication : Red notices issued to over 3,900 locations
2025-05-26
A special dengue eradication program conducted from 19 to 24 May across 15 districts has led to the inspection ofContinue Reading
Bikini ban : Govt slams fake tourism news sabotage attempts
2025-05-26
Attempts are being made to sabotage the government through various fake news targeting the tourism industry of Sri Lanka, DeputyContinue Reading
Malini Fonseka funeral : Police announce traffic plan
2025-05-26
Vehicular traffic will be restricted around the Independence Square in Colombo today, in view of the funeral of late veteranContinue Reading