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
Former Sri Lanka IGP Pujith Jayasundara sentenced to death
2026-07-31
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara was on Friday sentenced to death by a majority decision of aContinue Reading
11th National Scout Jamboree scheduled for January 2027
2026-07-31
The 11th National Scout Jamboree, organised by the Sri Lanka Scout Association to mark its 115th anniversary, is scheduled toContinue Reading
Lieutenant General Premaratne appointed 26th Commander of Sri Lanka Army
2026-07-31
Lieutenant General K.V.N.P. Premaratne received his letter of appointment as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army from PresidentialContinue Reading
Police identify 08 suspects in abduction and murder of Chinese national
2026-07-31
Eight (08) suspects have been identified in connection with the abduction, assault, and murder of a Chinese national following theContinue Reading
Suwa Seriya marks 10 years : India to provide 100 more ambulances
2026-07-31
Sri Lanka’s 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service marked its 10th anniversary on Friday, with Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Continue Reading