Over 12kg of Heroin, ‘Ice’ Seized in Wellampitiya Raid
2026-09-02
A 38-year-old man has been arrested with more than 12 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,”Continue Reading
“I was offered 2015 common candidacy before Maithripala”: Nimal Siripala
2026-09-02
Former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says he was approached to become the common opposition candidate ahead of the 2015Continue Reading
Rs. 3.48bn in Aswesuma elderly allowances to be credited from Sept. 3
2026-09-02
The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) says Rs. 3.48 billion will be credited to beneficiaries aged over 70 under the AswesumaContinue Reading
PM meets Bhutanese counterpart to strengthen bilateral ties
2026-09-02
The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is visiting Bhutan to participate as the Keynote Speaker at the inaugural GlobalContinue Reading
CLA President Steven Thiru raises concerns over how 22A hearing concluded
2026-09-02
Commonwealth Lawyers Association President Steven Thiru has raised concerns over the manner in which proceedings concluded during the Supreme CourtContinue Reading
India Replaces Sri Lanka as Host of ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027
2026-09-02
India will host the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 after Sri Lanka was replaced as host while SriContinue Reading
EDB launches second phase of Creative Sri Lanka 2030 to take local craft brands global
2026-09-02
The second phase of the Export Development Board’s (EDB) Creative Sri Lanka 2030 programme has been launched, with the initiativeContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship exam top marks: 193 in Sinhala, 188 in Tamil
2026-09-02
The highest marks recorded at the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were 193 in the Sinhala medium and 188 inContinue Reading
Govt considers relief for workers facing job losses due to El Niño impact
2026-09-02
The government is considering a relief mechanism for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of El Niño,Continue Reading
Drought forces temporary closure of campsites at Kumana and Gal Oya national parks
2026-09-02
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has temporarily closed campsites at the Kumana and Gal Oya national parks due to theContinue Reading
Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill approved by parliamentary oversight committee
2026-09-02
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill, withContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa summoned to Bribery on 4th
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before the Commission toContinue Reading
Don’t punish children over Scholarship Results, Ministry warns legal action
2026-09-02
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who physicallyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rising Stars Surge: Sonal No. 25, Pasindu Climbs 170 Places
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka batters Sonal Dinusha and Pasindu Sooriyabandara have made significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player RankingsContinue Reading
Masked gang flees after Rs. 60M robbery at Thalawathugoda travel agency
2026-09-02
Police have launched an investigation into a Rs. 60 million robbery at a travel agency in Thalawathugoda. According to reports,Continue Reading
26-year-old arrested with 130 E-Cigarettes in Wellampitiya
2026-09-02
A 26-year-old man has been arrested with 130 foreign electronic cigarettes allegedly intended for illegal sale during a joint operationContinue Reading
65‑year‑old arrested for Rs. 40M Canada job scam
2026-09-02
A 65‑year‑old man from Battaramulla has been arrested for defrauding the public by promising jobs in Canada, police said. TheContinue Reading
22A hearings conclude; SC decision to be sent to Speaker
2026-09-02
The Supreme Court has concluded deliberations on petitions filed in relation to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. TheContinue Reading