Sri Lanka, Japan sign Rs. 4.56 Bn grant for Kelani river flood management
2026-10-29
Sri Lanka and Japan have signed the Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement for a Japanese grant assistance package worthContinue Reading
Met Department warns of developing atmospheric disturbance near Andaman Sea
2026-10-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas, warning that a low-level atmospheric disturbanceContinue Reading
Indian national arrested with Rs. 454 Mn worth of cocaine and Ecstasy at BIA
2026-10-29
A 46-year-old Indian national has been taken into Sri Lanka Customs custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 5.12Continue Reading
Businessman remanded over alleged Colombo 7 land fraud
2026-10-28
A businessman from Nugegoda has been remanded until November 5 over allegations of assisting in the fraudulent sale of aContinue Reading
Johnston clarifies charges, denies involvement in vehicle import tax fraud
2026-10-28
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has denied media reports suggesting that he pleaded guilty to vehicle import tax fraud, clarifying thatContinue Reading
Homagama Police Crimes OIC arrested over suspect’s death in custody
2026-10-28
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division of Homagama Police, who was interdicted following the death of a suspect inContinue Reading
Central Bank extends prohibited companies list to 27
2026-10-28
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended its list of prohibited pyramid schemes to 27, following the additionContinue Reading
Wanathavilluwa explosives case: ‘Gafoor Mama’ sentenced to 12 years in prison
2026-10-28
Mohamed Shareef Adam Lebbe, alias ‘Gafoor Mama’, has been sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment after pleading guilty toContinue Reading
Seven fishermen missing in two separate incidents; Navy launches search operations
2026-10-28
The Sri Lanka Navy has launched search operations to locate seven fishermen reported missing in two separate incidents off MullaitivuContinue Reading
Ranil calls for closer economic ties with India to secure Sri Lanka’s place in new world order
2026-10-28
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger economic cooperation with India, describing it as a key priority for SriContinue Reading
Namal’s lawyer seeks bail citing parents’ serious health conditions
2026-10-27
President’s Counsel Ali Sabry, appearing for remanded Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, has urged the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court to grant bailContinue Reading
5 player managers sign MOUs with Sri Lanka Cricket under new regulations
2026-10-27
Five player managers have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) under a newly introduced policy aimedContinue Reading
‘This must stop’: Amnesty slams Sri Lanka’s proposed Organised crime Bill
2026-10-27
Amnesty International has called on the Sri Lankan government to immediately withdraw the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, warningContinue Reading
Cyclone Arnab’s impact on Sri Lanka expected to ease from Wednesday
2026-10-27
The impact of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ on weather conditions across Sri Lanka is expected to gradually decrease fromContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 5 million each for prison officers killed in Negombo clashes
2026-10-27
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved special compensation payments of up to Rs. 5 million for prison officers who wereContinue Reading
Maximum 2 overseas franchise leagues a year: SLC tightens rules
2026-10-27
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to introduce stricter regulations limiting national players to a maximum of three franchise cricketContinue Reading
CMC explains delays in Baseline Road construction work
2026-10-27
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has clarified the reasons for the ongoing construction work along Baseline Road, attributing delays toContinue Reading
Several rivers reach alert levels following heavy rainfall
2026-10-26
The Irrigation Department has reported minor flood levels at three monitoring stations in the Kalu Ganga basin, while several otherContinue Reading
