Police announce traffic plan for first Kumbal Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera
2026-08-17
The Sri Lanka Police has unveiled a special security and traffic plan for the opening procession of the historic KandyContinue Reading
90% chance of very strong El Niño by year-end, Met Dept warns
2026-08-17
The Department of Meteorology has warned that there is now a 90% chance the current El Niño conditions will intensifyContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari officers end trade union action
2026-08-17
The trade union action launched by Grama Niladhari officers has been called off following discussions with the Ministry of PublicContinue Reading
Shiran Basik detained for 90 days in major drug trafficking probe
2026-08-17
The Central Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) has obtained approval to detain alleged large‑scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik for 90 daysContinue Reading
SLVTA marks 31st Anniversary with nationwide technical shramadana
2026-08-17
A large‑scale technical support Shramadana programme was carried out today at 33 hospitals across the country to mark the 31stContinue Reading
New Scam Targets Your Savings & Fixed Deposits : CERT warning
2026-08-17
Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public of a sophisticated financial scam in which fraudsters impersonate officialsContinue Reading
Four bank managers arrested in USD 1 billion transfer probe
2026-08-17
The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested four managers from four private banks in connection with a probeContinue Reading
Four Monaragala Police officers arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribery allegation
2026-08-17
Four officers attached to the Monaragala Divisional Crime Investigation Unit have been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.Continue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 337
2026-08-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to last Friday, with the USDContinue Reading
Indictments filed against Pillayan over 2006 murder of Eastern University VC
2026-08-17
The Attorney General of Sri Lanka has filed indictments before the Polonnaruwa High Court against former Eastern Province Chief MinisterContinue Reading
Departmental inquiry launched into misplaced school textbooks
2026-08-17
A departmental inquiry committee has been appointed to investigate the incident involving a misplaced stock of school textbooks, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Misty Weekend Haputale returns for third edition from August 21-23
2026-08-17
Misty Weekend Haputale 2026 is set to return for its third edition from August 21 to 23, bringing three daysContinue Reading
Navy rescues 2 Children after Jet Ski accident at Gregory Lake
2026-08-17
Two children aged 11 and 13 were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy after a jet ski they wereContinue Reading
Govt moves to strengthen wildlife conservation and tourism management
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Environment has announced a series of measures to promote sustainable wildlife conservation and improve tourism management acrossContinue Reading
India’s envoy holds talks with Bahujana Balaya
2026-08-17
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, accompanied by Dr. Rambabu C., Counsellor (Political) & Head ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 336
2026-08-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), comparedContinue Reading
Children’s safety urged as kite‑flying accidents rise
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Health has issued a strong warning to parents and the public following a surge in accidents linkedContinue Reading
Tilko Blue Ocean signs BOI agreement for Jaffna’s tallest building
2026-08-17
Tilko Blue Ocean Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) toContinue Reading