“Street lamp charges and Rs. 67 Unit Rate blatantly unfair”- Sajith
2026-01-14
Proposals to charge consumers for street lamps and attempts to impose a time‑use method where one unit is charged atContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to Western Province
2026-01-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western Province, effective until 11.00 PM todayContinue Reading
At least 22 people killed after crane falls on train in northeast Thailand
2026-01-14
At least 22 people have been killed and about 80 injured when a construction crane fell on a passenger trainContinue Reading
Arrest warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa
2026-01-14
The Colombo High Court has issued a warrant ordering the arrest and production before the court of former Minister WimalContinue Reading
Retired Navy Medical Assistant arrested in Rs. 200,000 bribery case
2026-01-14
A retired Navy Medical Assistant has been arrested for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000. According to aContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested in Rs. 1.3 million theft at airport
2026-01-14
A Chinese national who stole foreign currency and gold jewellery worth Rs. 1,344,400 from a Sri Lankan passenger arriving atContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
2026-01-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (14 Jan),Continue Reading
Cyclone-hit students get Rs. 10,000 relief allowance
2026-01-14
The Rs. 10,000 allowance provided by the President’s Fund for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah has now commenced, the President’sContinue Reading
OHCHR Report : Amnesty calls for justice on conflict-related sexual violence
2026-01-14
Amnesty International has called on the Sri Lankan government to take urgent action following the release of a new reportContinue Reading
Over 135 women urge President to empower National Women’s Commission
2026-01-14
More than 135 women and women’s organisations have signed a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanding urgent actionContinue Reading
Verdict postponed in MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder case
2026-01-14
The Gampaha High Court today postponed the verdict in the murder case of the late MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala, who wasContinue Reading
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as SLMA President
2026-01-14
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as the 132nd President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the oldest and premierContinue Reading
Court halts SLMC’s removal of CMC Councillor for 14 Days
2026-01-14
The Colombo District Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the enforcement of a letter issued by the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Golden Globes : Actor Mark Ruffalo slams Trump as ‘worst human being in the world’
2026-01-14
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but heContinue Reading
Rain expected in a few districts today
2026-01-14
The Department of Meteorology says showery conditions over the island are expected to reduce from tomorrow (15 Jan). As such,Continue Reading
“Only 25 Worldwide” Dudley brings Phantom Centenary Edition to Sri Lanka
2026-01-13
Sri Lankan businessman Dudley Sirisena has revealed that his newly acquired Rolls-Royce is a rare Phantom Centenary Edition, produced toContinue Reading
President, PM hold talks with Teachers’ unions on Education Reform Process
2026-01-13
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of teachers’ trade unions was heldContinue Reading
Monk claims Trump connection: “Govt destroying country, I’ll tell Trump”
2026-01-13
The Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, while criticising the government’s proposed education reforms, claimed he couldContinue Reading