17 empty shipping containers fall into sea off Colombo; fishermen warned
2026-08-01
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned that 17 empty shipping containers have fallen into the sea fromContinue Reading
Gift’ from Bangkok comes with a Rs 106 million surprise
2026-08-01
Sri Lanka Customs has seized over 10.6 kg of suspected hashish concealed inside metal containers in an air cargo consignmentContinue Reading
Small fishing boats barred from Jaffna to Beruwala due to rough seas
2026-08-01
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has temporarily prohibited small fishing vessels from heading out to sea along theContinue Reading
2025 A/L university Z-score cut-offs released
2026-08-01
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the Z-score cut-off marks for university admissions based on the results of theContinue Reading
Station masters warn of trade union action over railway signalling issues
2026-08-01
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has warned of trade union action unless authorities urgently address signalling and operationalContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with over 100g of ‘ICE’ in Vavuniya
2026-08-01
A 39-year-old man has been arrested with 100 grams and 310 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, inContinue Reading
Weather: Heavy rain and strong winds today
2026-08-01
Rainy and windy conditions are expected to continue across southwestern Sri Lanka today due to the active Southwest monsoon, theContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga wins Commonwealth gold for Sri Lanka after 20-year wait
2026-08-01
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga won the men’s javelin gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, ending the country’s 20-year wait forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpass $10 billion in first half of 2026
2026-07-31
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpassed US$ 10 billion during the first six months of 2026, according to the Central Bank’sContinue Reading
Sajith to host Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026
2026-07-31
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa will host Sri Lankan Leopard Day 2026 on Saturday (01) in Colombo, bringing together conservationists, researchers,Continue Reading
Fishing skipper injured in Mirissa shooting
2026-07-31
A 36-year-old fishing skipper was injured after two men on a motorcycle opened fire at him near Mirissa Junction, accordingContinue Reading
“They were racing”: Container owner speaks on Negombo motorcycle crash
2026-07-31
The owner of the container truck involved in the fatal motorcycle collision in Negombo has claimed that the two youthsContinue Reading
Irrigation Department urges public to conserve water amid dry weather
2026-07-31
The Irrigation Department has urged the public to use water sparingly as several parts of the country continue to experienceContinue Reading
Illegal assets worth Rs. 3.8 billion seized since 2024 to be vested with government
2026-07-31
Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler says steps are being taken to vest with the government illegal assets worth Rs. 3,811Continue Reading
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando also sentenced to death over Easter Sunday attacks
2026-07-31
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando has also been found guilty and sentenced to death by the Colombo Permanent High CourtContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for Eastern Province and five districts
2026-07-31
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat advisory for parts of the country, warning that the heat index isContinue Reading
New Metro buses to enter service soon; Jaffna and Kandy by year-end
2026-07-31
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says a new fleet of Metro buses will be deployed in the coming weeks, with plansContinue Reading
From Sri Lanka’s top cop to death row: Who is Pujith Jayasundara?
2026-07-31
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Senadhi Bandara Jayasundara, once the country’s highest-ranking police officer, was on FridayContinue Reading
