Wild meat supplier arrested with five illegal firearms and over 100 animal traps
2026-11-12
A suspect allegedly involved in supplying illegal wild meat to hotels and restaurants has been arrested in Aranayake following aContinue Reading
Netherlands work visa offers: Dutch Embassy issues important clarification
2026-11-12
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka has warned the public about fraudulent employment schemes offeringContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka todayContinue Reading
Cabinet approves 2027 Budget proposals ahead of presentation in Parliament
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the government’s Budget proposals for 2027, which are scheduled to beContinue Reading
Navy intercepts another suspected drug-smuggling trawler off southern coast
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler suspected of transporting a consignment ofContinue Reading
Nearly 7,000 rat fever cases reported in Sri Lanka this year; health officials issue warning
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Nearly 7,000 cases of leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, have been reported in Sri Lanka soContinue Reading
President to present 2027 Budget in Parliament today
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the government’sContinue Reading
CID to take over investigation into tusker Kawanthissa’s shooting
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Mahawa Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the investigation and future conduct of the case relating toContinue Reading
Two arrested over fake driving licences and National Identity Cards
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the possession, manufacture and sale of forged driving licencesContinue Reading
Spill gates opened at several reservoirs as heavy rains continue
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial The Department of Irrigation has announced that spill gates of several reservoirs in the Kirindi Oya andContinue Reading
Kareena Kapoor served legal notice over Bhopal royal pendant with Quranic verse
2026-11-12
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Diwali look has landed at the centre of a controversy following allegations of hurting religious sentiments.Continue Reading
New Zealand’s first Lankan Fest held in Auckland
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial New Zealand’s first Lankan Fest was held at Waikaraka Park in Auckland on Sunday (08), bringing togetherContinue Reading
SL coach alleges anti-Arab racism, says SAFF didn’t treat India’s European coach this way
2026-11-12
Sri Lanka national football coach Abdullah Al Mutairi has accused the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) of double standards, questioningContinue Reading
“Wrong! Public apology and disciplinary action needed” – Handun on Jayalal
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti has strongly condemned a statement made by Kaduwela MayorContinue Reading
Harsha welcomes India’s Rs. 1.72 billion grant for 100 new Suwa Seriya ambulances
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has expressed his gratitude to the Government of India for providing aContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 100mm forecast for five provinces
2026-11-12
By Newswire Editorial Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are likely in parts of five provinces today (12), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Minor flood levels reported in 2 rivers as 7 locations remain on alert
2026-11-11
Minor flood levels have been reported at two river monitoring stations in Sri Lanka, while seven other locations have reachedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expresses appreciation to Saudi Arabia as Anojan’s legal case ends
2026-11-11
The Government of Sri Lanka has welcomed the formal closure of the legal case against Sri Lankan national Anojan SivarasaContinue Reading