Police seek public assistance to locate 43-year-old man missing since April
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate a 43-year-old man who has been missing sinceContinue Reading
Woman wanted on 12 arrest warrants arrested over foreign employment scam
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial A 40-year-old woman wanted on 12 arrest warrants has been arrested in Ragama for allegedly defrauding individualsContinue Reading
First Mini Incubation Centre opens in Mirigama
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The first Mini Incubation Centre established under a new programme by the Ministry of Science and TechnologyContinue Reading
Major change to TIN rules announced in Sri Lanka
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The Inland Revenue Department has announced that the implementation of the compulsory submission of Taxpayer Identification NumbersContinue Reading
Rajinikanth’s record-breaking Jailer 2 gets streaming release date
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Indian film star Rajinikanth’s blockbuster Jailer 2 will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on 12 November,Continue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against USD
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (05), compared to Wednesday, withContinue Reading
Wildlife officers pose as tourists to catch two Germans in Sri Lanka
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Two German tourists and a local tourist guide have been arrested by the Department of Wildlife ConservationContinue Reading
‘Hasthi Sena’ : Weapons, explosives and animal remains seized in Kalawewa North raid
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Several weapons, explosives and wild animal remains have been recovered during a special raid conducted in theContinue Reading
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect wanted over sexual abuse complaints
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate and arrest a 47-year-old suspect wanted in connectionContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Ambassador honoured with prestigious Philippine diplomatic award
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Outgoing Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines Chanaka Talpahewa has been conferred the prestigious Order of Sikatuna,Continue Reading
Update : Over 189kg of narcotics worth Rs. 4.2 billion seized from fishing trawler
2026-11-05
By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed the recovery of over 189 kilograms of narcotics, including ICE andContinue Reading
Sajith holds talks with Northern, Eastern and estate sector MPs on rising cost of living
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has held discussions with Opposition MPs representing the Northern, Eastern and estate sectorsContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Rs. 280 import tax applies only to Jasmine and sticky rice : Minister clarifies
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has clarified that the Rs. 280 per kilogram import tax applies onlyContinue Reading
TikTok removes over 870,000 Sri Lankan videos in six months: Here’s why
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial TikTok has removed more than 870,000 videos uploaded from Sri Lanka during the first six months ofContinue Reading
NSO withdraws request for electricity tariff increase following improved reservoir levels
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial The National System Operator (NSO) has reversed its earlier position on electricity tariffs, announcing that it willContinue Reading
Irish tourist rescued after being swept away by sea currents in Mirissa
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial A 44-year-old Irish tourist was rescued by police lifeguards after being swept away by sea currents whileContinue Reading
Two arrested for demanding Rs. 1 million ransom while posing as organised criminal
2026-11-05
By Newswire Editorial Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly impersonating an organised criminal and demanding Rs. 1 million inContinue Reading