27-year-old arrested for allegedly aiding Baddegama triple murder
2026-10-05
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the recent triple murder in Baddegama, in which aContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05), compared toContinue Reading
California woman arrested for spying for China and surveilling Taiwanese president’s son, officials say
2026-10-05
The FBI on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old California woman who has been charged with acting as an unregistered agent forContinue Reading
Couple arrested over forged temporary driving licence racket in Werahera
2026-10-05
A married couple has been arrested in Werahera for allegedly producing and selling forged temporary driving licences for around oneContinue Reading
Bill seeking to repeal PTA to be presented in Parliament tomorrow
2026-10-05
The Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA) has been included in Parliament’s Order Paper for tomorrow (06) forContinue Reading
26-year-old arrested over shooting of elderly man in Ahungalla
2026-10-05
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 74-year-old man in the Galwehera area ofContinue Reading
Public help sought to identify man seen assaulting porcupine in Pelawatta
2026-10-05
Public assistance has been sought to identify a man allegedly involved in a disturbing act of animal cruelty in Pelawatta,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan scientist leads NASA-backed research turning plastic waste into 3D-printed cookies
2026-10-05
A Sri Lankan scientist and his research team in the United States have developed protein-rich, edible 3D-printed cookies using plasticContinue Reading
No US pressure on Sri Lanka over vessels near its waters: Vijitha Herath
2026-10-05
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has rejected claims that the United States has pressured Sri Lanka not to provide food orContinue Reading
Researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection
2026-10-05
Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of aContinue Reading
Peradeniya-Colombo express train derails; Up-country services delayed
2026-10-05
An express train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort derailed early this morning (05) after striking earth and rocks thatContinue Reading
IMF urges Sri Lanka to let fuel prices rise with global markets as risks mount
2026-10-05
The International Monetary Fund has urged Sri Lanka to allow domestic fuel prices to move with international prices and maintainContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-10-05
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (05), accordingContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest three wanted suspects
2026-10-05
Police have sought public assistance to locate and arrest three suspects wanted in connection with an investigation conducted by theContinue Reading
Govt to provide motorcycles to 2,900 Public Health Midwives in December
2026-10-04
The government will provide motorcycles to 2,900 Public Health Midwives in December as part of efforts to strengthen community-level healthcareContinue Reading
Strong winds, rough seas forecast off western coast
2026-10-04
Showers or thundershowers are expected in several sea areas off Sri Lanka’s western and northwestern coasts, with authorities warning ofContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines opens new office in Riyadh
2026-10-04
SriLankan Airlines has opened its newly relocated office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of efforts to strengthen its operationsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force warns public over fake AN-32 aircraft training programmes
2026-10-04
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has warned the public against unauthorized advertisements offering training programs, aircraft inspection workshops andContinue Reading