Welikada OIC arrested over Chinese passport bribery case
2026-05-27
The Officer-in-Charge of the Welikada Police has been arrested over the alleged illegal possession of passports of 19 Chinese nationals,Continue Reading
Restrictions announced for state Vesak week celebrations
2026-05-27
A special set of restrictions will be in effect during this period, according to an official circular issued under theContinue Reading
FM Vijitha Herath receives traditional Māori welcome in New Zealand
2026-05-27
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath was accorded a traditional Māori “Pōwhiri” welcome at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka surpasses one million tourist arrivals before end of May 2026
2026-05-27
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has surpassed the one million mark in international tourist arrivals before the end of May 2026Continue Reading
Ugandan woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola
2026-05-27
A Ugandan woman has tested negative for Ebola infection, India’s health ministry said on Wednesday, after she was quarantined inContinue Reading
Govt weighs legal, technical options over controversial coal shipment
2026-05-27
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake says the Government is exploring legal and technical options over the controversial third coal shipment procuredContinue Reading
State Vesak Festival to take place today
2026-05-27
Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in line with the 2026 State Vesak Festival,Continue Reading
Sajith urges fresh IMF deal to protect public
2026-05-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to take immediate steps to negotiate a fresh agreement with the InternationalContinue Reading
IMF Board to review Sri Lanka programme today
2026-05-27
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to consider the fifth and sixth reviews of SriContinue Reading
Southwest monsoon: rains across several areas today
2026-05-27
The southwest monsoon has now established over Sri Lanka, bringing continued showery weather to the south-western parts of the island,Continue Reading
Ready to Invest : Sri Lanka showcases 30 Investment Projects
2026-05-27
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investorsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s first solar hybrid bakery oven
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka has become the first country in South Asia to introduce a solar hybrid bakery oven powered by bothContinue Reading
Over 18,500 affected by adverse weather across eight districts
2026-05-26
More than 18,500 people from eight districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, accordingContinue Reading
Sangeeth Wijesuriya says IMF rules blocked proposed US$ 23 million donation
2026-05-26
Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya says he was informed by a Government Minister that International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulations would not permitContinue Reading
Public urged to report police officers refusing GovPay traffic fine payments
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka Police says disciplinary action will be taken against traffic police officers who fail to facilitate payments through theContinue Reading
Convicted Melbourne Monk seeks Leniency Over Severe Illness
2026-05-26
Six women have delivered harrowing victim impact statements in court, confronting a senior Buddhist monk who systematically abused themContinue Reading
Police rescue group swept away by waves at Kirinda beach; teacher succumbs in hospital
2026-05-26
Three police lifeguards attached to the Sri Lanka Police Lifeguard Unit carried out a rescue operation at Kirinda beach onContinue Reading
CPC dismisses rumours of price hike, assures sufficient fuel stocks
2026-05-26
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has dismissed circulating reports claiming a fuel price revision is imminent, describing the information asContinue Reading