How a fake bank call allegedly cost a 70-year-old Rs. 4.6 million
2026-11-04
A Sri Lankan social media user has warned the public about telephone scams after claiming that his 70-year-old father lostContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with large stock of protected wildlife parts in Mahiyanganaya
2026-11-04
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly possessing a large stock of skins and body parts of protected wild animalsContinue Reading
Couple dies after inhaling toxic fumes from barbecue stove in Nuwara Eliya
2026-11-04
A married couple has died after reportedly inhaling toxic fumes from a barbecue stove inside a rented house in theContinue Reading
4 pedestrians killed in separate accidents across Sri Lanka
2026-11-04
Four pedestrians were killed in separate road accidents reported in Avissawella, Mattegoda, Colombo and Kalutara on Tuesday (3), according toContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 75 mm forecast for several provinces today
2026-11-04
The Department of Meteorology has forecast fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in several parts of Sri Lanka today (04).Continue Reading
Electricity bills to increase? PUCSL reveals new figures
2026-11-04
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has reduced the estimated electricity tariff increase for the fourth quarter ofContinue Reading
Central Bank warns of cyberattacks, fraud and data breaches in digital finance
2026-11-04
Central Bank warns of cyberattacks, fraud and data breaches in digital financeCentral Bank warns of cyberattacks, fraud and data breachesContinue Reading
How hackers used fake job interviews and AI to steal $6.3 billion from Binance
2026-11-04
Hackers used fake job interviews and a compromised artificial intelligence (AI) tool to steal $6.3 billion from Binance, the world’sContinue Reading
Senior police officer remanded over unexplained funds used to purchase car
2026-11-04
Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Varuni Bogahawatta has been remanded until Friday (6) over investigations into the source of fundsContinue Reading
John Keells Holdings reports 39% increase in quarterly profit to Rs. 5.82 billion
2026-11-03
John Keells Holdings (JKH) has reported a 39% increase in group profit after tax to Rs. 5.82 billion for theContinue Reading
National dengue prevention week declared from November 9 to 14
2026-11-03
A special national dengue prevention week has been declared by the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, covering 74 MedicalContinue Reading
Spanish footballer Jesús de Miguel dies after on-field collision during match
2026-11-03
Spanish second division football club CD Tenerife has confirmed the death of 30-year-old forward Jesús de Miguel following a severeContinue Reading
India expresses condolences over death of Sri Lankan Navy officer in India
2026-11-03
A Sri Lankan Navy officer who was in India to participate in a BIMSTEC maritime security exercise has died followingContinue Reading
High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi hosts vibrant Diwali Dazzle Night 2026
2026-11-03
Bridging cultures and fostering international friendship, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi teamed up with the GlobalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police STF hosts 36 Maldivian Officers for weapons training programme
2026-11-03
Thirty-six officers from the Maldives Police Service have begun an intensive eight week Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training programmeContinue Reading
LAUGFS Gas issues update on upcoming LPG shipments
2026-11-03
Laughs gas has announced that it has made necessary arrangements to import three shipments of LPG to Sri Lanka withinContinue Reading
Digital assets cannot be used for payments in Sri Lanka, Central Bank Governor says
2026-11-03
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has reiterated that digital assets, also known as virtual assets, cannot be used forContinue Reading
Unpaid salaries spark protest by Mawbima and Ceylon Today journalists
2026-11-03
Current and former employees of Mawbima.lk and Ceylon Today, media outlets owned by former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles, haveContinue Reading