6 arrested in Raid on Brothel at Ocean Tower, Bambalapitiya
2026-06-21
Six women, including three Thai nationals, have been arrested during a raid on an alleged brothel operating under the guiseContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers
2026-06-21
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 June 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
When Can Sri Lanka Reduce Fuel Prices?
2026-06-21
The Government says any reduction in fuel prices in Sri Lanka is likely to be considered only after August orContinue Reading
Pakistan announces massive fuel price cut amid lower global oil prices
2026-06-21
The Pakistan government has announced a major reduction in fuel prices, lowering both petrol and diesel rates in a moveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police warn of fake lover scams targeting women
2026-06-21
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning over a rise in incidents involving women being targeted through social mediaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka in command against West Indies Select XI after strong all-round display
2026-06-21
Sri Lanka moved into a commanding position against the West Indies Select XI at the end of the third dayContinue Reading
4 remanded over attack on Police officers in Deraniyagala
2026-06-21
Four suspects have been remanded until July 3 after being produced before the Avissawella Magistrate’s Court in connection with anContinue Reading
35-year-old Wellawatte man arrested over massive dollar scam
2026-06-21
A 35-year-old resident of Wellawatte has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over an alleged large-scaleContinue Reading
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, cites US-Israel violations
2026-06-20
Iran’s central military command has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, accusing the UnitedContinue Reading
Three motorcyclists fined for traffic violations during Mullivaikkal event
2026-06-20
Three motorcyclists have been fined by the Mullaitivu Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to violating traffic laws while travelling toContinue Reading
Up-close viewing of Dehiwala Zoo lion cubs ends tomorrow
2026-06-20
Visitors have only until Sunday (21) to enjoy the special opportunity to view the two lion cubs born at theContinue Reading
Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good – New survey
2026-06-20
A recent survey by British consumer group Which? found that 76% of respondents regularly take at least one supplement, rangingContinue Reading
Seat belt law for expressways strictly enforced across Sri Lanka from today
2026-06-20
The National Council for Road Safety (NCRS) has announced that the mandatory seat belt regulations for motorists and passengers travellingContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with over 1kg of ‘ICE’ narcotics in Meetiyagoda
2026-06-20
A 32-year-old suspect was arrested in the Iranawila area of Meetiyagoda with more than one kilogram of ‘ICE’ narcotics andContinue Reading
Harsha warns coconut export industry at risk from coconut oil tax
2026-06-20
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has warned that the government’s proposed duty on coconut oil imports could undermine Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup : Paraguay’s Almiron becomes first to be sent off for covering mouth
2026-06-20
Miguel Almirón became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth and speaking during an altercation whenContinue Reading
Dominican national arrested at BIA with over Rs. 376 mn hashish haul
2026-06-20
A 23-year-old Dominican national studying in Toronto, Canada, was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after Sri Lanka Customs officersContinue Reading
Sajith calls for National Plan to revive Sri Lanka’s cinema and arts sector
2026-06-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a national programme to protect and modernise Sri Lanka’s cinema and arts sector,Continue Reading