Man sentenced to 12 years for molesting 03 yr old girl
2025-10-08
A father of one has been sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a 03-year-old child. ItContinue Reading
Govt not backing LGBTQ tourism promotions : PM
2025-10-08
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has clarified that the government was not in support of any special tourism promotions for theContinue Reading
Electricity TUs intensify work-to-rule campaign
2025-10-08
Electricity trade unions have intensified their ongoing work-to-rule campaign, expressing their non-cooperation with the government’s plans to restructure the CeylonContinue Reading
Swipe, Tap, Ride! Sri Lankan Bus Fares to go Digital
2025-10-08
From November 30, 2025, commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued debit and credit cards on busesContinue Reading
Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd begins operations as new urban transport authority
2025-10-08
Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd officially commenced administrative operations today, marking the launch of a new entity dedicated to strengtheningContinue Reading
Driving licence issue to be resolved by Oct. 18 : Minister
2025-10-08
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the shortage of driving licence cards will be resolved by 18th October. Addressing ParliamentContinue Reading
Tense exchange in Parliament over Police transfers
2025-10-08
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (08) over the issue of police transfers. Addressing the Parliament, Chief Opposition WhipContinue Reading
Police warn returning Sri Lankans of online car rental fraud
2025-10-08
The Police have warned Sri Lankan citizens returning from overseas of financial fraud related to car rentals. According to theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08 Oct),Continue Reading
Bribery Commission launches digital case-tracking system
2025-10-08
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has unveiled the Case-File Tracking System to enhance the efficiencyContinue Reading
Gold surges past record $4,000 an ounce
2025-10-08
Gold futures prices topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as investors continue to seek safe havensContinue Reading
PUCSL consultations on CEB tariff hike conclude today
2025-10-08
Public consultations regarding the electricity tariff revision proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to the Public Utilities CommissionContinue Reading
SL creator Lividul Witharana shines at New York Fashion Week
2025-10-08
Sri Lankan content creator Lividul Witharana has become a creative force at New York Fashion Week in less than twoContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s reserves rise to USD 6.24 Bn in September
2025-10-08
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets rose to USD 6.243 billion by the end of September 2025. This marks a 1.1%Continue Reading
Four in custody over double murder in Hungama
2025-10-08
Three suspects and a woman who allegedly assisted them have been arrested in connection with the double murder reported fromContinue Reading
Lightning kills 44 year old in Beruwela
2025-10-08
A fisherman was killed after being struck by lightning in the Maggona Diyyalagoda area under the Beruwala Police Division earlyContinue Reading
Weather today : Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm
2025-10-08
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
56,870 smuggled prescription drugs seized in Mannar
2025-10-08
During a search operation carried out in the early hours of 06 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended aContinue Reading