Tourist arrivals top 840,000 so far this year, SLTDA says
2026-04-25
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded 840,000 so far this year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said.Continue Reading
‘Sri Lanka Event Calendar’ website launched to boost tourism, event sector
2026-04-25
A new national digital platform, the “Sri Lanka Event Calendar,” was launched on Thursday (23) to provide a centralizedContinue Reading
User unblocked from Police Facebook page after HRC appeal
2026-04-25
A social media user has successfully appealed to the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka to be unblocked by theContinue Reading
Over 156,000 arrested since the beginning of ‘Ratama Ekata’ operation
2026-04-25
Police have seized large quantities of narcotics and arrested over 156,000 suspects since the beginning of the “Rata Ekata” nationalContinue Reading
Son arrested over father’s killing in Athirahapitiya
2026-04-25
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing his father with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred on theContinue Reading
Walk for Peace enters fourth day
2026-04-25
The fourth day of the “Ehipassiko – Walk for Peace” began today (April 25) from the Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya inContinue Reading
Weather : Showers after 2 pm in several areas
2026-04-25
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy,Continue Reading
Labour officer jailed 6 years over Rs.15,000 bribe taken in 2009
2026-04-25
A labour officer has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of accepting a bribe,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga stuns Olympic stars with gold in Nairobi
2026-04-25
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga produced a sensational performance in Nairobi, winning gold with a new meet record atContinue Reading
Archdiocese denies reports that Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith will retire in 2026
2026-04-24
Reports circulating that Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has decided to retire from his position by the end of 2026 areContinue Reading
Court rejects former IGP’s request to amend dock statement
2026-04-24
The Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar on Friday (24) rejected the request by former Inspector General (IGP) of Police PujithContinue Reading
Driver arrested, SUV in police custody after viral dangerous driving video
2026-04-24
A driver has been arrested over dangerous driving during a New Year festival in the Hinnatiyana Mahagama area on AprilContinue Reading
Police issue reminder on loudspeaker regulations
2026-04-24
Police have issued a reminder for the public on permitted time limits for the use of loudspeakers, urging organisers toContinue Reading
Registration mandatory for Vesak dansals: notice from PHIs
2026-04-24
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have urged organisers of Vesak dansals to register their events and adhere to health guidelines, asContinue Reading
UNP slams sudden CID visit to Ranil residence despite health condition
2026-04-24
The United National Party (UNP) has condemned what it described as a sudden visit by officers of the Criminal InvestigationContinue Reading
Israel PM Netanyahu reveals prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment
2026-04-24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a statement, NetanyahuContinue Reading
G.C.E. A/L exam application deadline ends at midnight today
2026-04-24
The deadline for submitting applications for this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will close at midnight on Friday (24),Continue Reading
Police urge passengers to complain about overcharging in buses
2026-04-24
Sri Lanka Police have announced that legal action will be taken against bus operators who charge passengers more than theContinue Reading