Suspect arrested in Unawatuna with Rs. 7 Mn worth of narcotics
2026-07-20
A major drug bust was carried out last afternoon (19) in the tourist zone of Yaddehimulla, Unawatuna, where the HabaraduwaContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-07-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (20), compared to last Friday, but the USDContinue Reading
Teacher’s car fire incident : No charges against child, school refutes claims
2026-07-20
The Old Boys’ Association of Sir John Kothalawala College says that although the child admitted to lighting matches which causedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka calls for equal voice in global AI governance
2026-07-20
Developing countries must be given equal opportunities when creating a global AI governance framework, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of DigitalContinue Reading
AG moves to recover taxes from liquor companies
2026-07-20
The Attorney General today (20) informed the Supreme Court that steps have been taken to file cases before the DistrictContinue Reading
Oil jumps on Iran strikes, Hormuz shipping incident
2026-07-20
Oil prices surged in early Asian trade on Monday (Jul 20) after the United States struck Iran for a ninthContinue Reading
India’s cockroach movement supporters gather to march despite police ban
2026-07-20
Hundreds of supporters of India’s youth-led “cockroach” movement gathered in the capital New Delhi on Monday (Jul 20) to marchContinue Reading
Labour Ministry refutes social media rumor on pilgrimage ban
2026-07-20
The Ministry of Labour has condemned false propaganda circulating on social media, which alleges that the Labour Minister and DeputyContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-07-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), comparedContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 76,000 by mid‑July
2026-07-20
Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has escalated sharply, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 76,044 cases nationwide as ofContinue Reading
Govt launches Sea Cucumber Farming project in Jaffna
2026-07-20
The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources has launched a major programme to strengthen the livelihoods of Northern fishingContinue Reading
Trump caught in AWKWARD photo-bomb (Video)
2026-07-20
U.S. President Donald Trump became the centre of attention during the FIFA World Cup trophy ceremony after remaining on theContinue Reading
Watch: Unseen footage shows Argentina players assaulting Spain after win
2026-07-20
Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in chaotic scenes after players clashed with Spain following their 1-0 defeat inContinue Reading
July 20 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 08 districts
2026-07-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in Eastern province and the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Polonnaruwa,Continue Reading
Two suspects arrested linked to shooting in Nawagamuwa
2026-07-20
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Koratota, Nawagamuwa, on July 16.Continue Reading
Special inquiry launched into death of former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne
2026-07-20
The Western Southern Crimes Division has commenced a special investigation into the death of former Inspector General of Police C.D.Continue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-07-20
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Ampara and Monaragala districts after 2.00 pm today (20).Continue Reading
Egg prices to increase from Monday, producers announce
2026-07-19
Egg prices will increase from Monday (20), with the retail price of a white egg rising to Rs. 41 andContinue Reading