72‑hour detention order issued against suspected drug kingpin Shiran Basik
2026-08-15
Sri Lanka Police state that a 72‑hour detention order has been issued against Shiran Basik, identified as a major drugContinue Reading
330 recruits join Sri Lanka Navy under 267th intake
2026-08-15
The Sri Lanka Navy has enlisted 330 recruits, including 100 women, under its 267th intake for the Regular and VolunteerContinue Reading
Engine debris shattered Ryanair window, pulling passenger out, NTSB says
2026-08-15
United States air safety investigators have found evidence of metal fatigue in an engine fan blade that fractured during aContinue Reading
Child labour offences: Fines to jump from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,000
2026-08-15
The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill proposes to increase fines for offences under the 1956 ActContinue Reading
Four numbers that could save your life : Police reveal emergency hotlines
2026-08-15
The Sri Lanka Police has issued an awareness statement urging citizens to keep key emergency and help hotlines at handContinue Reading
WATCH : India Vs Sri Lanka Test Match (Live)
2026-08-15
India have won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-matchContinue Reading
CAA cuts polythene use by 10 million units
2026-08-15
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says its active intervention has reduced nationwide polythene consumption from 26 million units to 16Continue Reading
Foundation stone laid for Wariyapola weekly market and shopping complex
2026-08-15
The foundation stone for a multi‑purpose development project to transform the Wariyapola market grounds into a modern, income‑generating hub wasContinue 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
Showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-15
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (15).Continue Reading
Important notice for all drivers from Police
2026-08-15
Sri Lanka Police has instructed all police stations to take legal action against motorists who park or leave vehicles inContinue Reading
Indian domestic cricketer fined for texting Girl friend during match
2026-08-15
A Tamil Nadu cricketer has escaped a possible two-year ban after being caught texting his girlfriend during a match, accordingContinue 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
Justice Minister’s Viral Driving Video is Not Recent, Fact-Check Finds
2026-08-15
A video circulating on social media claiming to show Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara livestreaming while driving onContinue Reading
“If I had a say in Sri Lanka Cricket…”: Ashwin backs Sahan Arachchige
2026-08-15
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has identified Sahan Arachchige as a player Sri Lanka should consider for the two-Test seriesContinue Reading
Two arrested over sale of textbooks worth Rs. 800,000 as scrap paper
2026-08-14
Two people have been arrested in connection with a stock of textbooks worth around Rs. 800,000 that had been issuedContinue 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
Dry weather leaves several areas in Sri Lanka facing water shortages
2026-08-14
Several areas in the Northern, North Central, Eastern and Uva provinces are facing drinking water shortages as dry weather continues,Continue Reading