Sri Lanka’s first all-women-run resort opens in Kandalama
2025-01-14
Thema Collection opened doors to its latest property, Amba Yaalu Kandalama, Sri Lanka’s first entirely women-operated and managed resort. NestledContinue Reading
Passport issuance : New decision from Public Security Ministry
2025-01-14
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says steps have been taken to issue 2500 passports per day. Speaking to Newswire,Continue Reading
CMC car parks : Probe into Rs. 27 Mn in unpaid dues
2025-01-14
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has launched a probe into 26 companies managing parking lotsContinue Reading
Values of Thai Pongal Festival align with Clean Sri Lanka objectives – President
2025-01-14
At a time when Sri Lanka has embarked on the transformative ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, aimed at fostering ecological andContinue Reading
Man arrested with 4 kg of ICE, heroin, and cash in Nawagamuwa
2025-01-14
A 37-year-old man has been arrested with 4.3 kilos of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in the Nawagamuwa area yesterday. The stockContinue Reading
Two arrested with 35 kilos of Cannabis
2025-01-14
Two individuals were arrested for the possession of 35.56 kilos of cannabis in the Eththukala area in Negombo yesterday. OfficialsContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers for many areas
2025-01-14
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 JANUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 January 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Five acting ministers appointed
2025-01-13
Five Acting Ministers Appointed During President’s State Visit to China With President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s departure from the country forContinue Reading
President leaves for China
2025-01-13
President Anura Kumara Disanayake Departs for Four-Day State Visit to China President Anura Kumara Disanayake departed the country a shortContinue Reading
SPC corrects Mouthwash procurement, denies blacklist claims
2025-01-13
The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) Chairman Dr. Manuj Krishantha Weerasinghe, has issued a statement denying media reports claiming a recentContinue Reading
Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami advisories
2025-01-13
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday. TsunamiContinue Reading
Mano calls on President to reveal middlemen involved in payoffs for China projects
2025-01-13
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader Mano Ganesan has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to name those who have receivedContinue Reading
“Gadafi” found 15 years after prison escape in Sri Lanka
2025-01-13
An individual identified as ‘Gadafi’, who was arrested 15 years after having escaped from a prison bus, has beenContinue Reading
Evening showers expected in several areas today
2025-01-13
Showers are expected in several provinces in the evening today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Per the weather forecastContinue Reading
Duminda Silva back at Prison Hospital
2025-01-13
Former Member of Parliament Duminda Silva, who was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital on Saturday (Jan 11), has beenContinue Reading
Kandy abducted schoolgirl found in Ampara : Suspect arrested
2025-01-13
The 19-year-old schoolgirl who was recently abducted in the Davulagala area in Gampola has been found and taken into PoliceContinue Reading
President’s China visit : More details
2025-01-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will leave tonight for a four-day official visit to China. President Dissanayake, invited by Chinese PresidentContinue Reading
Three Parliament staff suspended over sexual harassment allegations
2025-01-13
Three Parliament staff members have been suspended from service over allegations of sexual harassment. According to NewsFirst, the suspended ParliamentContinue Reading