Police announce special traffic plan in Colombo for Independence Day rehearsals
2026-01-30
Police have announced a special traffic plan in Colombo in view of rehearsals and preparations for the 78th National IndependenceContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain after 2.00 pm for several areas
2026-01-30
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
16, 18 & 19-year-olds die in separate motorcycle crashes
2026-01-30
At least five people were killed in a series of separate road accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles across SriContinue Reading
Businessman arrested for aiding money laundering linked to Keheliya Rambukwella case
2026-01-30
A businessman has been arrested by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees nearly 100 new cancer cases and 40 deaths every day
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka records around 100 new cancer patients daily, while approximately 40 deaths occur each day due to cancer, accordingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka U19 await Ireland–Afghanistan result to secure World Cup semi-final spot
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka Under-19 will qualify for the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-finals if Ireland defeat Afghanistan in their remaining SuperContinue Reading
Three-wheel drivers urge uniform fares for app-based & independent services
2026-01-29
A group of three-wheel drivers met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Thursday to raise complaints against ride-hailingContinue Reading
SLPP denies claims actor “Ping Pong” named party organiser
2026-01-29
A report claiming that actor Rajitha Hiran, popularly known as “Ping Pong,” has been appointed as the Sri Lanka PodujanaContinue Reading
ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 Points Table
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka Under-19 will qualify for the ICC Under-19 World Cup semi-finals if Ireland defeat Afghanistan in their remaining SuperContinue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour in Kandy: Schedule
2026-01-29
The second phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour – Sri Lanka segment will commence onContinue Reading
HRCSL rules O/L exam invigilator violated Tamil-medium students’ rights
2026-01-29
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has officially ruled that the fundamental rights of 14 Tamil-medium students wereContinue Reading
British Airways flight to London loses wheel during take-off (Video)
2026-01-29
A British Airways plane lost its ‘main wheel’ moments after taking off before the pilot decided to continue the journeyContinue Reading
Education Ministry clarifies PM’s comment on Grade 6 reform timeline
2026-01-29
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has issued a formal clarification regarding the implementation of new educationalContinue Reading
CBSL probes 18 alleged illegal plantation investment schemes
2026-01-29
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is investigating 18 institutions and individuals suspected of illegally collecting deposits from theContinue Reading
Woman arrested with 4.5kg cocaine and 3450 narcotic pills
2026-01-29
Police have arrested a woman in possession of approximately 3450 narcotic pills and four and half kilograms of cocaine duringContinue Reading
Trump tariffs, dollar’s dip: A double-hit to eurozone exports
2026-01-29
The US dollar continues to fall sharply in value against other major currencies, continuing the trend that saw its steepestContinue Reading
Nipah Virus : Statement from Ministry of Health
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health has said the risk of Nipah virus transmission to the country remains minimal, following recentContinue Reading
US Embassy condoles death of Sri Lanka Navy Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha
2026-01-29
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has extended its condolences following the death of Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the SriContinue Reading