Around 400 penalised for failing to wear seatbelts on expressways
2026-06-24
Authorities have initiated legal action against nearly 400 motorists and passengers for failing to comply with mandatory seatbelt regulations onContinue Reading
Sajith calls VAT/SSCL threshold reversal a win for SMEs
2026-06-24
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has welcomed the government’s decision not to proceed with the proposed reduction of the Value AddedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), comparedContinue Reading
Three-day dengue control drive begins in high-risk areas today
2026-06-24
A three‑day dengue control programme commences today (24) as authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of the disease duringContinue Reading
Training licence mandatory for driving school instructors – Police
2026-06-24
The Sri Lanka Police have stressed that a formal training licence is mandatory for instructors conducting lessons in driving schools,Continue Reading
Man arrested over Kotawehera Police obstruction video
2026-06-24
Police have arrested a 47‑year‑old resident of Palugolla in connection with the circulation of video footage showing officers being obstructedContinue Reading
Exams Dept issues guidelines for 2026 GIT applications
2026-06-24
The Department of Examinations has announced that applications for the 2026 General Information Technology (GIT) Examination for Grade 12 studentsContinue Reading
Main suspect in Teldeniya woman’s death arrested in Jaffna with family
2026-06-24
Police have arrested the main suspect in the Teldeniya car death case, together with his legally wedded wife and theirContinue Reading
Airport drug bust : Canadian teen arrested with Rs. 352 Mn Hashish at BIA
2026-06-24
Sri Lanka Customs officers have arrested an 18‑year‑old Canadian girl at the Katunayake International Airport after uncovering 36 kilograms ofContinue Reading
Rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-24
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy andContinue Reading
World’s Richest Man sees $350 Billion Vanish in a Week
2026-06-23
Elon Musk’s personal fortune has dropped by an estimated $350 billion in less than a week following a sharp declineContinue Reading
Women’s T20 World Cup Points Table
2026-06-23
CBSL orders Singhe Capital to Stop Accepting Public Deposits
2026-06-23
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has determined that Singhe Capital Investment Limited accepted deposits from the public in violationContinue Reading
People Won the VAT Battle, Says Harsha de Silva
2026-06-23
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has claimed that public opposition and pressure from lawmakers forced the Government to retain theContinue Reading
Extreme heat grips Europe, 40 drown in France within a week
2026-06-23
Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowningContinue Reading
13 bus drivers, conductors test positive in random drug screening at Navinna
2026-06-23
Thirteen bus drivers and conductors tested positive for drug use during a random screening programme conducted at the Navinna busContinue Reading
Northampton Saints tour to include Special T20 Match against Sri Lanka Cricket Legends
2026-06-23
Sri Lanka has taken another step toward positioning itself as an international sports tourism destination, with the Ministry of YouthContinue Reading
Dengue Operations Room Hotline Open for Public Information & Reporting
2026-06-23
The Government Information Department has announced that the Dengue Operations Room is available to provide information and support related toContinue Reading