Major delays as Katunayake Airport immigration system down for over two hours
2025-09-20
The immigration computer system at Katunayake Airport, which had been inactive, has been restored. Reports confirm that the system wasContinue Reading
“I was in transit”: Ranil breaks silence on arrest
2025-09-20
For the first time since his arrest and remand, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has spoken out about the circumstances surroundingContinue Reading
Fire breaks out in shop in Pettah – six fire trucks deployed
2025-09-20
A fire has broken out in a shop on the 3rd floor of a building at 1st Cross Street, Pettah.Continue Reading
MP Jeevan holds talks with Indian Finance Minister
2025-09-20
General Secretary of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) and Member of Parliament Jeevan Thondaman, who is currently on an officialContinue Reading
“Air hostess-level uniform”: Minister reveals plans for female SLTB staff
2025-09-20
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the government plans to recruit 450 drivers and 300 conductors to the Sri LankaContinue Reading
President AKD to address UN General Assembly on 24th
2025-09-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York onContinue Reading
NPPs Ranjan Jayalal denies making death threats, says audio was edited
2025-09-20
Kaduwela Mayor and former Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade union leader Ranjan Jayalal has denied claims that he called forContinue Reading
Police report rise in child and online abuse cases
2025-09-20
Police report that 206 children were taken into custody over drug-related offences during the past year. According to Police MediaContinue Reading
“My daughter’s money”: Nalin Hewage clarifies asset declaration
2025-09-20
Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has issued a clarification regarding recent reports about his assets. “I saw reportsContinue Reading
Sajith congratulates UNP on 79th anniversary
2025-09-20
Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa, has extended his congratulations to the United National Party (UNP) onContinue Reading
Donald Trump imposes US$100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa application
2025-09-20
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation imposing a US$100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, aContinue Reading
“Let us unite as one”: 79th UNP convention underway
2025-09-20
The 79th anniversary convention of the United National Party (UNP) is underway today under the patronage of party leader RanilContinue Reading
Cache of firearms found at late lawyer’s house
2025-09-20
Police have uncovered a large cache of firearms and ammunition at the residence of a 73-year-old lawyer in Ratnapura, whoContinue Reading
Dunith Wellalage vows to fulfil father’s dream, thanks team and fans for support
2025-09-20
Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has said that his late father’s greatest wish was to see him become a successfulContinue Reading
Minister slams irrigation officials over demolition orders on tank reserves
2025-09-20
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe criticized Irrigation Department officials for issuing demolition notices on settlements within tank reserves, accusing them of actingContinue Reading
“Rats and cockroaches”: Speaker reveals poor hygiene in parliament kitchen
2025-09-20
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has highlighted severe hygiene issues in the Sri Lanka Parliament cafeteria. Speaking at an event, he revealedContinue Reading
Weather today: Afternoon showers in several areas
2025-09-20
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 20 September 2025 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Colombo school van driver jailed 25 years for abusing Grade 4 girl
2025-09-20
A 68-year-old school van driver was sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court for theContinue Reading