National Vesak week from 10-16 May
2025-05-02
The government has declared 10-16 May 2025 as Vesak Week, in conjunction with the Vesak Festival. According to a circularContinue Reading
Deshabandu requests security citing life threats
2025-05-02
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has requested special security from the Police Department, citing threats to hisContinue Reading
Dollar rate drops in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02 May),Continue Reading
“We should not expect results in 6 months” : President’s full May Day speech
2025-05-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that his political movement, which has successfully navigated the extremely challenging task of gainingContinue Reading
Two youths reported missing while bathing in Deduru Oya
2025-05-02
Two youths, aged 20 and 22 years, have been reported missing while bathing in the Deduru Oya in Chilaw yesterday.Continue Reading
Vehicle imports : New Gazette removing more restrictions
2025-05-02
The Ministry of Finance has issued a new Gazette notification removing several restrictions on the import of vehicles. The GazetteContinue Reading
Doing the math: Attendance at the 2025 May Day rally of the NPP
2025-05-02
By Sanjana Hattotuwa, Senior Researcher Eight years ago to the day, journalist Azzam Ameen posted a tweet capturing what atContinue Reading
Woman’s smuggling run ends after Airport bust
2025-05-02
A 63-year-old woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle gold items, laptops, and mobileContinue Reading
23 yr old killed in Mt. Lavinia
2025-05-02
A 23-year-old man was found hacked to death in an abandoned land on Huludhagoda Road in Mount Lavinia last afternoon. Continue Reading
Sumanthiran warns Govt over Jaffna land acquisition
2025-05-02
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has issued a stern warning to the Anura Kumara Dissanayake government, demanding an immediateContinue Reading
Myanmar earthquake : Sri Lankan Contingent returns after completing mission
2025-05-02
The Sri Lanka Medical Heavy Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Contingent, comprising specially trained Tri-Forces personnel, has successfully completedContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some provinces today
2025-05-02
The Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge, continues to affect Sri Lanka’s weather, accordingContinue Reading
“They humiliated my son”: Family demands justice after University Student’s Death
2025-05-02
The family of Charith Dilshan, the Sabaragamuwa University student who reportedly died by suicide, has made an emotional plea forContinue Reading
Lunch break on highway: May day rally buses raise Safety concerns (Video)
2025-05-01
A video circulating on social media shows a group of buses heading to May Day rallies stopping midway on aContinue Reading
St. Peter’s college withdraws from U-19 Rugby Knockouts amid allegations
2025-05-01
St. Peter’s College, Colombo, has announced its withdrawal from the ongoing Sri Lanka Schools Dialog Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament (2025Continue Reading
We are against Ragging : IUSF demands probe to student’s death
2025-05-01
The Inter-University Student Council (IUSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Charith Dilshan, a second-year student ofContinue Reading
SJB May Day rally: Sajith accuses Govt of Deception
2025-05-01
“This lying government must be taught a lesson,” SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa addressing the May Day rally in Talawakelle saysContinue Reading
Massive crowd at Galle Face for NPP’s May Day Rally
2025-05-01
Massive crowd gathers at Galle Face Green for the NPP Government’s inaugural May Day rally ahead of May 6 localContinue Reading
