Arrival terminal, not Apple Store: Customs halt phone haul
2026-01-18
A 45-year-old Sri Lankan businessman from Dematagoda was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle inContinue Reading
Sajith says President’s remarks risk fuelling extremism
2026-01-18
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Sunday criticised President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent remarks on religious observances, claiming they risk encouragingContinue Reading
New education reforms aim to ease burden on parents and children: PM
2026-01-18
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday reiterated the government’s commitment to building an education system that does not placeContinue Reading
Minister orders urgent action to clear port congestion
2026-01-18
The Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Dr. Anura Karunathilaka, has reportedly instructed urgent measures to ease congestion at theContinue Reading
Dispute over pigeons leads to death of 38-year-old
2026-01-18
A dispute over pigeons between two parties in the Meegahawatta area of Peliyagoda this afternoon (18) escalated, resulting in theContinue Reading
Abolition of MPs’ pension: Former MPs file petitions at Supreme Court
2026-01-18
Two petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a determination that several provisions of the bill presented toContinue Reading
28-year-old shot dead in Alawwa
2026-01-18
28-year-old man was shot dead in the Alawwa police area, police said, confirming the killing followed a firearm attack. PoliceContinue Reading
Attempt to close open door leads to fatal bus crash
2026-01-18
A bus driver was killed and several others injured in a road accident reported in the Haldummulla police area, policeContinue Reading
38-year-old killed in Peliyagoda
2026-01-18
A 38-year-old man was killed in a sharp-weapon attack following a personal dispute in the Peliyagoda police area, police said.Continue Reading
Indonesian plane crash: rescuers find wreckage
2026-01-18
Indonesian rescuers have recovered wreckage from a small plane believed to have crashed with 11 people on board while approachingContinue Reading
Police provide update on fatal racing motorcycle crash in Horana
2026-01-18
Police have provided an update on the fatal road traffic accident reported around 11.00 p.m. on January 16 near theContinue Reading
Circular issued to facilitate Ramadan religious activities for muslim state employees
2026-01-18
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular outlining special arrangements for Muslim publicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Army saves Rs. 18 mn annually with Indian Army SUV donation
2026-01-18
The Sri Lanka Army has been able to save approximately Rs. 18 million annually following the induction of 20 newContinue Reading
Bus Overturns in Haldummulla, Driver Killed and Eight Injured
2026-01-18
A private passenger bus traveling from Colombo to Welimada veered off the road and crashed into a rock before overturningContinue Reading
Weather Forecast : Mainly dry weather
2026-01-18
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 January 2026 Mainly dry weather will prevail inContinue Reading
Disrespected’: What Smith told Babar before clash… and shock dressing room stunt after
2026-01-18
Sydney Sixers star Babar Azam was at the centre of a controversial moment in the Big Bash League’s 2025/26 seasonContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 Squad : Two key changes, KJP dropped
2026-01-18
Batter Kusal Janith Perera and fast bowler Nuwan Tushara have been dropped from Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the upcomingContinue Reading
Politician Nandana Gunatilake passed away
2026-01-18
Former JVP MP and one-time presidential candidate Nandana Gunatilleke has passed away at the age of 64 while receiving treatmentContinue Reading