Two suspects remanded in easy payment scheme housing fraud case
2026-09-19
The Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Division has arrested two female suspects linked to a major housing fraud, marking the latestContinue Reading
“All Parties Except Pelawatte”: Ranil Outlines New Political Initiative, Excluding NPP
2026-09-19
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the United National Party (UNP) is preparing to hold discussions with political parties, excluding theContinue Reading
New WhatsApp hotline for motor vehicle complaints
2026-09-19
The Department of Motor Traffic has introduced a new WhatsApp hotline, 074 245 3300, through which the public can submitContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks Interpol Blue Notice against Basil Rajapaksa
2026-09-19
Sri Lanka has formally asked Interpol to issue a Blue Notice concerning former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is currently notContinue Reading
Mano Ganesan appeals for Indian intervention in Saudi death sentence case
2026-09-19
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader, MP Mano Ganesan has appealed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to seek the assistance ofContinue Reading
Rs. 1.5 Bn national programme to secure unsafe roads
2026-09-19
The government has launched a Rs. 1.5 billion programme to secure unsafe and dangerous locations on roads outside the nationalContinue Reading
Police nab armed robbery suspects within an hour in Trincomalee
2026-09-19
Police arrested two suspects within an hour of an armed robbery at a liquor shop near Anuradhapura Junction in TrincomaleeContinue Reading
“I worked 15 hours a day, had to sell land”: CBK Reflects on balancing Presidency and motherhood
2026-09-19
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (CBK) has spoken candidly about the challenges of balancing state responsibilities with motherhood, recalling longContinue Reading
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
2026-09-19
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House due toContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 09 districts
2026-09-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Opposition delegation joins Chinese‑sponsored tour
2026-09-19
A Sri Lankan Opposition delegation has participated in a Chinese‑sponsored programme hosted by the International Department of the Communist PartyContinue Reading
Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
2026-09-19
A Chinese vessel has rammed a Philippine government ship in the South China Sea, according to Manila. The Philippine CoastContinue Reading
Armed robbery at Trincomalee liquor shop (CCTV)
2026-09-19
Two men armed with a T‑56 assault rifle stormed a liquor shop at Anuradhapura Junction in Trincomalee around 9:45 pmContinue Reading
PM Harini rules out smart boards for every classroom
2026-09-19
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government will not provide smart boards to every classroom, as they are not necessaryContinue Reading
New Mullaitivu Post Office vested in public
2026-09-19
A newly constructed, fully‑fledged Mullaitivu Post Office was vested in the public this morning under the patronage of Health andContinue Reading
“Every drop counts” : Sangakkara calls for rainwater harvesting
2026-09-19
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged the country to embrace rainwater harvesting as a simple yet transformativeContinue Reading
Google’s Gemini AI hacks 3 companies in security test, then stops
2026-09-19
Google’s Gemini model hacked three companies in a test of its cybersecurity capabilities, the tech giant has confirmed to AlContinue Reading
FBC, Dengue and COVID Tests: CAA clarifies maximum charges
2026-09-19
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a clarification regarding an advertisement circulating on social media that lists prices forContinue Reading