Sanath Jayasuriya joins DBL to launch Dongcheng Hand Tools in Sri Lanka
2026-08-14
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya officially launched the Dongcheng Hand Tools range in Sri Lanka at the BMICHContinue Reading
Vehicle import 50% surcharge : New update from Customs
2026-08-14
The government has extended the temporary 50% surcharge imposed on Customs Import Duty applicable to selected motor vehicle imports untilContinue Reading
Knowledge exchange programme held in India for Sri Lankan High Court Judges
2026-08-14
A knowledge exchange and orientation programme for 20 High Court Judges from Sri Lanka was conducted at the Indian NationalContinue Reading
Police announce security and traffic plan for Kandy Esala Perahera 2026
2026-08-14
The Sri Lanka Police has unveiled a security and traffic plan for the historic Kandy Esala Perahera 2026, which willContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over circulation of woman’s nude images on WhatsApp
2026-08-14
A 34‑year‑old resident of Mampuriya has been arrested by officers of the Wariyapola Computer Crimes Investigation Division in connection withContinue Reading
Rs. 2.3 Million seized in Negombo drug money arrest
2026-08-14
Officers of the Negombo Division Criminal Investigation Unit have arrested a 38‑year‑old resident of Ragama with Rs. 2.3 million inContinue Reading
Crocodile spotted inside prominent Battaramulla hotel (Video)
2026-08-14
A crocodile has been spotted inside a prominent hotel in Battaramulla, with video footage widely circulated on social media. TheContinue Reading
Skipper DDS reveals reason for Dickwella recall
2026-08-14
Sri Lanka Test Captain Dhananjaya de Silva has revealed the reasons behind Niroshan Dickwella’s inclusion in the squad for theContinue Reading
19 boats handed over to Trincomalee fishermen affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
2026-08-14
A total of 19 fishing boats were handed over to fishermen in the Trincomalee District whose livelihoods were devastated byContinue Reading
Task Force reviews progress of “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” programme
2026-08-14
The “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force convened yesterday (13) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Easter Attacks: How ‘FNA’ came back to haunt former IGP
2026-08-14
Additional Solicitor General President’s Counsel Dileepa Peiris has called for an end to the practice of merely forwarding important officialContinue Reading
Humanitarian and search‑and‑rescue equipment donated to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre
2026-08-14
A ceremony was held at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo to formally hand over humanitarian and search‑and‑rescue equipmentContinue Reading
Couple arrested for abandoning four-year-old girl in Wattegama
2026-08-14
Police have arrested a man and a woman accused of abandoning a four‑year‑old girl in Wattegama after bringing her thereContinue Reading
22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to be presented to Parliament on 18th
2026-08-14
Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara says the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of judgesContinue Reading
Complaint filed over Rs. 800,000 worth of undelivered textbooks
2026-08-14
A complaint has been lodged with the Thalangama Police alleging that a stock of textbooks and activity books valued atContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 337
2026-08-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (14), compared to Thursday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes 2027 Cricket World Cup to promote tourism, Ceylon Tea
2026-08-14
Sri Lanka is exploring plans to use the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa as a platformContinue Reading
Will the water tariff be hiked this year? Minister replies
2026-08-14
Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Dr. Susil Ranasinghe has assured that water tariffs will not be increased duringContinue Reading