Suspect arrested over chain-snatching and motorcycle thefts in Colombo district
2026-05-24
A suspect wanted in connection with motorcycle thefts and the snatching of gold chains from women has been arrested inContinue Reading
FitsAir to launch Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flights from June
2026-05-24
Sri Lanka is expanding air connectivity with western India as part of efforts to boost tourism, with direct Ahmedabad–Colombo servicesContinue Reading
France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over flotilla activist abuse
2026-05-24
France has banned Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory following footage showing him taunting detainedContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over double murder of elderly couple in Dickoya
2026-05-24
Police on Saturday arrested the suspect wanted over the double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop in DickoyaContinue Reading
Gunman shot dead by Secret Service near White House after opening fire
2026-05-24
A man was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire at a security checkpoint near the WhiteContinue Reading
10-year jail term quashed as Sri Lanka court acquits monk of abuse
2026-05-24
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of a Buddhist monk sentenced to 10 years in prison forContinue Reading
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls 50 mm
2026-05-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 May 2026. South-West monsoon is gradually getting establishedContinue Reading
Tilvin Silva outlines reasons for Provincial Council Election delay
2026-05-24
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no furtherContinue Reading
Bimal says dollar rate expected to decline further
2026-05-24
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says the US dollar is expected to decline further against the Sri Lankan Rupee, expressing confidence thatContinue Reading
Marikkar predicts Rs. 150 increase in diesel prices
2026-05-24
Opposition MP S. M. Marikkar has claimed that the price of a litre of diesel could increase by Rs. 150Continue Reading
Trump says Iran agreement “largely negotiated”
2026-05-24
US President Donald Trump says an agreement involving the United States, Iran and several Middle Eastern countries has been “largelyContinue Reading
“Bring Basil back”: Deputy Minister tells Namal
2026-05-24
Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena has challenged SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa to “bring Basil Rajapaksa back to the country” if possible,Continue Reading
Police seek suspect in Hatton double murder and robbery
2026-05-23
Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect accused of murdering a husband and wife in the Hatton-Dickoya townContinue Reading
Adverse weather affects over 1,100 people across six districts
2026-05-23
A total of 1,192 individuals from 6,907 families across six districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions,Continue Reading
SpaceX launches biggest Starship rocket yet in test flight
2026-05-23
SpaceX on Friday launched its latest edition of the Starship spacecraft as Elon Musk’s rocket company is nearing a record-breakingContinue Reading
Two red notice suspects among Dubai deportees: Police reveal more details
2026-05-23
Sri Lanka Police have revealed further details regarding the 21 suspects deported from Dubai and brought back to the islandContinue Reading
Iran shuts western airspace over fears of further US strikes
2026-05-23
Iran temporarily closed airspace over its western region on Saturday as diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington continued amid reportsContinue Reading
Police seek suspect in Rs. 920 Mn Romania job scam
2026-05-23
Police have sought public assistance to locate a suspect accused of defrauding individuals by promising employment opportunities in Romania. AccordingContinue Reading