Two arrested over attempted sale of ivory, wildlife ornaments in Matara
2026-09-28
Two people have been arrested in separate raids in Matara over the alleged possession and attempted sale of ornaments madeContinue Reading
Income tax payment for the 2025/26 : Notice for Public
2026-09-28
Taxpayers have two days left to make the final income tax payment for the 2025/26 year of assessment. Payments shouldContinue Reading
Sri Lanka fall from 4th in 2025 to 7th in 2026 in ODI rankings
2026-09-28
Sri Lanka have dropped from sixth to seventh in the latest ICC men’s ODI team rankings following their series defeatContinue Reading
Govt aims to empower 200,000 Aswesuma beneficiaries this year – Minister
2026-09-28
The Government expects to economically and socially empower nearly 200,000 Aswesuma beneficiaries this year, Minister of Rural Development, Social SecurityContinue Reading
Legal action against motorists feeding elephants on Kataragama–Buttala Road
2026-09-28
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to take legal action against motorists who feed wild elephants along the Kataragama–ButtalaContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa named fourth accused in Krrish case
2026-09-28
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the fourth accused in a case before theContinue Reading
Three motorcyclists killed in separate road accidents
2026-09-28
Three people were killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Meegoda, Nochchiyagama and Wadduwa, Police said. In Meegoda, a 54-year-old policeContinue Reading
India’s solar manufacturing boom draws US$16 billion in 18 months
2026-09-28
India’s solar manufacturing sector has attracted US$16 billion in investment since the start of 2025, including US$4 billion in theContinue Reading
Sachin Tendulkar announces partnership with ChatGPT
2026-09-28
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has announced a partnership with OpenAI, saying he plans to explore how he uses ChatGP andContinue Reading
No big changes: Kirsten explains what went wrong for Sri Lanka in England
2026-09-28
Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten said he was reluctant to make major changes after the team lost its T20IContinue Reading
New Foreign Employment Bill, overseas voting mechanism in the works – Acting FM
2026-09-28
Sri Lanka is preparing a new Foreign Employment Bill while work is also underway to establish a mechanism allowing SriContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-09-28
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces, and in theContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 335
2026-09-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28), compared to last Friday, with the USContinue Reading
Opposed to 22A, but staying with NPP: Lal Wijenayake
2026-09-28
National People’s Power (NPP) Executive Committee member Lal Wijenayake has said he will remain with the ruling party despite maintainingContinue Reading
Chamika on national duty in Japan as court issues warrant over non-appearance
2026-09-28
An arrest warrant has been issued for Sri Lanka cricketer Chamika Karunaratne after he failed to appear before the ColomboContinue Reading
104 new Metro Buses to be introduced on several new routes from Tuesday
2026-09-28
The Ministry of Transport has announced that new Metro Bus routes with 104 new buses will be introduced from tomorrowContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to begin demerit points pilot on Oct. 1: What drivers need to know
2026-09-28
A six-month pilot of a driver demerit point system will begin in October and run through March 31, 2027, Transport,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka climbs up in FIFA Rankings
2026-09-28
Sri Lanka has climbed one place in the FIFA World Rankings, moving from 187th to 186th following its victory overContinue Reading