Sri Lanka should be the World’s No. 1 Holiday Destination – Wasim Akram
2026-06-18
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has described Sri Lanka as a destination worthy of being ranked the world’s top holidayContinue Reading
Police freeze properties worth millions linked to alleged illicit wealth
2026-06-17
Sri Lanka Police have taken steps to freeze several properties allegedly acquired through illegally earned income in two separate investigationsContinue Reading
Gold Smuggling Bid : 26 detained before India ferry departure
2026-06-17
Twenty-six passengers scheduled to board a ferry from Kankesanthurai to Nagapattinam in India have been detained on suspicion of attemptingContinue Reading
Will fuel prices in Sri Lanka reduce? Deputy Finance Minister responds
2026-06-17
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha says there is currently no possibility of reducing fuel prices in SriContinue Reading
Sri Lankan among 7 facing charges following Boston Police sting
2026-06-17
A Sri Lankan religious leader serving as a university chaplain in the United States has been accused of soliciting prostitutionContinue Reading
Lanka Sathosa reduces prices of 9 essential consumer items
2026-06-17
Lanka Sathosa has announced price reductions for nine essential consumer items, effective from June 18 (Thursday), following instructions from theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga climbs to World No. 2 in javelin
2026-06-17
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has climbed to World No. 2 in the latest World Athletics rankings, marking aContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave: 380 Human Remains Identified as Excavation Continues
2026-06-17
The excavation of the Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave in Jaffna has entered its 27th day of the third phase, withContinue Reading
192 acting sub-postmasters to receive permanent appointments
2026-06-17
A total of 192 acting sub-postmasters attached to the Department of Posts will receive permanent appointments at a ceremony scheduledContinue Reading
Health Ministry warns of possible dengue epidemic as cases surge
2026-06-17
Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Specialist, Dr Anil Jasinghe has warned that Sri Lanka faces theContinue Reading
Sajith calls for Fuel Price Cut as Global Oil Prices fall
2026-06-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the Government to reduce fuel prices, arguing that the recent decline in globalContinue Reading
Trinity announces landmark Rs. 3 Billion gift from distinguished old boy Nahil Wijesuriya
2026-06-17
Trinity College Kandy has announced a donation of Rs. 3 billion from distinguished old boy and businessman Nahil Wijesuriya, describingContinue Reading
Quick-thinking cops foil suspected attempt to lure and rob girl
2026-06-17
Two police officers attached to the Traffic Division of the Deniyaya Police Station have been commended after their vigilance helpedContinue Reading
COPF reviews Central Bank decision to reduce exporters’ forex conversion period
2026-06-17
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has taken up for discussion a recent decision by the Central Bank of SriContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 1 billion project to upgrade 126 school hostels
2026-06-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to allocate Rs. 1008 million for the renovation and upgrading of 126Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s new insolvency law comes into force after Speaker’s endorsement
2026-06-17
The Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal) Bill has officially become law, with Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne todayContinue Reading
12% of Sri Lankan schoolchildren overweight, 3% obese – Health Ministry
2026-06-17
Around 12% of Sri Lankan schoolchildren are overweight while 3% are obese, according to findings from the 2024 Global School-basedContinue Reading
Woman found dead inside parked car near Teldeniya Hospital
2026-06-17
Police have launched investigations after the body of a woman was discovered inside a parked motor vehicle near the TeldeniyaContinue Reading
