Trincomalee Port handles three vessels at once for the first time
2026-06-01
For the first time in the history of the Trincomalee Port, three vessels were engaged in operations at the AshroffContinue Reading
New GPS tracking feature introduced for Metro buses
2026-06-01
Passengers can now monitor the real‑time locations and arrival times of Metro buses through the LMT GO mobile application, DeputyContinue Reading
Moulavi arrested for the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl
2026-06-01
A 21‑year‑old Moulavi residing in Eragama has been arrested in connection with the serious sexual abuse of a 14‑year‑old girl,Continue Reading
Rain expected across several provinces today
2026-06-01
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and NuwaraContinue Reading
Drunken driver kills 6 after crashing into Vesak dansala crowd in Sri Lanka
2026-06-01
Six people were killed and seven others injured after a cab crashed into a crowd waiting in a queue atContinue Reading
6 killed after Cab Crashes into Crowd near Vesak Dansala
2026-06-01
Six people, including three males and three females, have died after a cab crashed into a crowd gathered at aContinue Reading
West Indies name ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
2026-06-01
West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with captain Shai Hope setContinue Reading
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath meets Sri Lankan Community in Melbourne
2026-05-31
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held a meeting with members of the Sri Lankan community in Melbourne, Australia, where heContinue Reading
Police nab suspect after taxi driver robbery caught on video
2026-05-31
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery targeting a taxi driver in the Welikada area after aContinue Reading
UAE announces higher fuel prices for June 2026
2026-05-31
The United Arab Emirates has announced an increase in petrol prices for June 2026, with rates rising by up comparedContinue Reading
Sachin Tendulkar proposes 3 new rules for IPL
2026-05-31
Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has proposed three changes to address what he believes is an increasing bat-ball imbalance inContinue Reading
Private bus operators call for increase in minimum fare to Rs. 32–33
2026-05-31
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has requested the National Transport Commission to implement an interim revision of bus faresContinue Reading
Five new mammography machines to boost breast cancer detection in state hospitals
2026-05-31
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has launched a programme to strengthen Sri Lanka’s public health system by introducingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic water bottles in state institutions
2026-05-31
Sri Lanka has banned the purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all state institutions with immediate effect,Continue Reading
UNP raises JVP’s past killings of monks in criticism of Buddhist reforms
2026-05-31
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over the Government’s proposed reforms relating to Buddhist institutions, including discussions onContinue Reading
No bus fare revision despite diesel price hike: NTC
2026-05-31
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has confirmed that there will be no revision of bus fares despite the recent increaseContinue Reading
Police investigate double death incident in Nikadhalupotha
2026-05-31
Police have launched an investigation into a double death incident reported from a residence in the Nikadhalupotha area within theContinue Reading