Four bank managers arrested in USD 1 billion transfer probe
2026-08-17
The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested four managers from four private banks in connection with a probeContinue Reading
70% of Cyclone Ditwah relief funds still unspent
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Defence has directed District Secretaries to expedite the release of disaster relief allocations, after it was revealedContinue Reading
10 Passengers Rescued After Boat Accident Near Nagadeepa
2026-08-16
10 passengers have been rescued after a boat travelling from Kurikattuwan Jetty in Jaffna to Delft Island met with anContinue Reading
Government Approval Drops to 50% as Economic Outlook Weakens: Verité Poll
2026-08-16
The Sri Lankan government’s approval rating has fallen to 50%, while public confidence in the country’s economic outlook has weakenedContinue Reading
German Challenge Emerges to Rumesh Tharanga’s World No. 1 Spot
2026-08-16
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga’s world No. 1 ranking could come under threat after Germany’s Julian Weber produced aContinue Reading
73 Red Notice Suspects Overseas on Sri Lanka Police Radar: IGP
2026-08-15
Sri Lanka Police are taking steps to bring back 73 alleged underworld figures and drug traffickers hiding overseas who areContinue Reading
Police arrest 3 over Viral Roadside Sword Threat
2026-08-15
Three people have been arrested in connection with an incident in which a bus and a main road were allegedlyContinue Reading
BASL wants the Full Video: PMD responds over President meeting recording
2026-08-15
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says it is yet to receive the complete video recordings of its meetingContinue Reading
Rs. 620 Million High-Tech Medical Upgrade for Kandy National Hospital
2026-08-15
Kandy National Hospital has received three advanced medical equipment systems worth Rs. 620 million as part of efforts to improveContinue Reading
Vehicle prices set to rise as surcharge extended – VIASL
2026-08-15
Vehicle prices in Sri Lanka are expected to climb sharply following the government’s decision to extend the 50% surcharge onContinue Reading
Navy vessel meets with accident off Angulana; 11 rescued, one missing
2026-08-15
A Sri Lanka Navy Dvora vessel has met with an accident in the seas off Angulana. According to the NavyContinue Reading
Rising heat linked to surge in mental health issues – Consultant Psychiatrist warns
2026-08-15
Consultant Psychiatrist at the Galle National Hospital, Dr. Rumi Ruben, has cautioned that the ongoing hot weather linked to ElContinue Reading
No threat to Sri Lanka from powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia
2026-08-15
There is no threat to Sri Lanka from the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of theContinue Reading
Police reveal cases against Shiran Basik after Dubai return
2026-08-15
Alleged large-scale drug trafficker and underworld figure Shiran Basik, who had fled Sri Lanka and was hiding in Dubai, hasContinue Reading
Dubai Arrests: Shiran Basik, 2 other underworld figures brought back to Sri Lanka
2026-08-14
Alleged drug trafficker Shiran Basik and two other underworld figures who were arrested in Dubai have been brought back toContinue Reading
Individuals may change, but NPP Govt will remain forever – Lal Kantha
2026-08-14
Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha says he does not intend to contest another parliamentary election from the Kandy District, whileContinue Reading
Vehicle import 50% surcharge : New update from Customs
2026-08-14
The government has extended the temporary 50% surcharge imposed on Customs Import Duty applicable to selected motor vehicle imports untilContinue Reading
Crocodile spotted inside prominent Battaramulla hotel (Video)
2026-08-14
A crocodile has been spotted inside a prominent hotel in Battaramulla, with video footage widely circulated on social media. TheContinue Reading