Navy nabs 06 individuals on vessel suspected of transporting narcotics
2025-11-01
Six individuals have been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with a multi-day fishing vessel suspected ofContinue Reading
CCPI headline inflation accelerates further in October 2025
2025-11-01
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) headline inflation (year-on-year) accelerated further in October 2025, indicating continued convergence towards the inflationContinue Reading
Weapon & ammunition found at Jaffna uni
2025-11-01
A firearm and ammunition were recovered during maintenance work carried out on the roof of the library building at theContinue Reading
Galle Literary Festival to return in Jan 2026
2025-11-01
The Galle Literary Festival (GLF) will return from 22–25 January 2026, featuring an expanded programme of literature, performance, and culturalContinue Reading
Exhibition & peaceful gathering held to mark 35 years since the forced expulsion of Muslims by the LTTE
2025-11-01
An exhibition and mural painting by Tamil and Muslim women from the North and East was held in Jaffna onContinue Reading
No price change in Laugfs Gas for November
2025-11-01
Laugfs Gas Director Dr. Niroshan J. Peiris says there will be no price revision for Laugfs Gas in November, accordingContinue Reading
No free polythene shopping bags from today
2025-11-01
The gazette notification requiring shops to charge for handled polythene bags comes into effect today (November 1). Accordingly, retailers mustContinue Reading
Weather today: showers expected in several areas
2025-11-01
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 November 2025 Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading
New Fuel Prices announced
2025-10-31
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (October 31). According toContinue Reading
Friendly badminton game between Sri Lankan Minister & Chinese Ambassador
2025-10-31
The Ambassador Cup 2025 International University Badminton Championship commenced today at the University of Colombo Indoor Stadium, with a friendlyContinue Reading
India to provide training for Sri Lankan teachers – PM Harini
2025-10-31
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says India is working to provideContinue Reading
CID briefs court on lawyer and five actresses connected to Padme
2025-10-31
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today that a female lawyer and five actresses areContinue Reading
Rise in CCPI Overall Rate of Inflation in October 2025
2025-10-31
The Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased toContinue Reading
Polish airline ‘Enter Air’ resumes operations to Sri Lanka
2025-10-31
Polish charter airline, Enter Air, resumed operations to Sri Lanka today, with the arrival of two flights from Katowice andContinue Reading
New position for WP Governor Hanif Yusoof
2025-10-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment. TheContinue Reading
Dr. Hans leads Digitalization & AI training in the North
2025-10-31
A special training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was conducted at the Northern Provincial Chief Secretary’s Office this week (27)Continue Reading
Ex-Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin sworn in as Minister
2025-10-31
Former Indian cricket captain and senior Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the TelanganaContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Backoe Saman’s wife
2025-10-31
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to the wife of underworld figure ‘Backoe Saman’, who has been heldContinue Reading