Police raid massage centre, arrest three over alleged brothel operations
2026-01-26
Police in Peliaygoda arrested three women on Saturday during a raid on a premises allegedly operating as a brothel underContinue Reading
Gold Hits All-Time High Above USD 5,000 Per Troy Ounce
2026-01-26
Gold surged above USD 5,000 per troy ounce for the first time in history, marking a record high for theContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places after 2.00 p.m.
2026-01-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 January 2026 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Car found abandoned on Southern Expressway
2026-01-26
A luxury vehicle that was found locked and abandoned on the Southern Expressway has been taken into police custody forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka doctors’ union warn of more action after Govt fails to implement agreements
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a series of escalating professional actions, accusing the Health Ministry ofContinue Reading
Deputy Minister warns of fraudster impersonating him to solicit money
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has issued a public warning over a fraudulent individualContinue Reading
Six police officers remanded over alleged assault on Catholic priest
2026-01-25
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB) have been remanded until January 26 in connectionContinue Reading
Political debate erupts over suspension of senior parliamentary official
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s opposition leaders and former lawmakers have raised concerns over the suspension of Parliament’s Chief of Staff and DeputyContinue Reading
Major narcotics bust: Police seize nearly 300 kg of heroin and ice
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 11 suspects and seized large quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine during a major narcoticsContinue Reading
Govt announces sweeping road safety & drug crackdown plan
2026-01-25
The government will launch a national programme to ensure safety in public transport and crack down on drug use amongContinue Reading
Scholarships to the United States of America For Sri Lankan Citizens
2026-01-25
Scholarships to the United States of America for Sri Lankan Citizens The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC) is pleasedContinue Reading
Pakistan T20 World Cup squad announced: Key player omitted
2026-01-25
Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. LedContinue Reading
IFC Invests $166 Million in 3 Sri Lankan Banks to Support Businesses
2026-01-25
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the WorldContinue Reading
From travel bag to drug bag: 8kg of kush seized at BIA
2026-01-25
A 37-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport with more than 8 kilograms of kush, police said.Continue Reading
Woman found murdered in Beragala forest reserve
2026-01-25
A 46-year-old woman has been found murdered in the Mahaoya police division, with her body discovered in a forest reserveContinue Reading
Three arrested at BIA with Rs. 134 million worth narcotics
2026-01-25
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (25) by Airport Customs officers and officials ofContinue Reading
Weather today: Afternoon showers expected in several areas
2026-01-25
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Car flips on Southern Expressway: One dead, two injured
2026-01-25
A woman was killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway on Saturday evening, police said.Continue Reading