ADB extends $200 Mn loan to support Sri Lanka’s trade and industry
2026-07-31
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $200 million policy‑based loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid pressures fromContinue Reading
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
2026-07-31
Scientists have suggested eating very little sugar up to the age of two may help protect the brain decades later.Continue Reading
Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta
2026-07-31
The Spanish government is deploying extra troops and police officers to its north African enclave of Ceuta after thousands ofContinue Reading
PM Harini opens “19th Century Views of Ceylon” Exhibition at British HC
2026-07-31
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the opening of “19th Century Views of Ceylon” at Westminster House in Colombo lastContinue Reading
Mervyn Silva accused of amassing over Rs. 600 million in unexplained assets – Dinamina
2026-07-31
State-run Dinamina newspaper has reported that court proceedings in the unexplained assets case against former Minister Mervyn Silva have revealedContinue Reading
Heavy showers, strong winds forecast across several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-07-31
The Department of Meteorology says heavy showers and strong winds are expected in several parts of the country today (31).Continue Reading
Suspended Sub-Inspector arrested over alleged money laundering
2026-07-30
A suspended Police Sub-Inspector has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegationsContinue Reading
Customs issues important reminder for air passengers
2026-07-30
Sri Lanka Customs has urged the public not to carry parcels or baggage belonging to others when travelling, warning thatContinue Reading
All European countries to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with controversial plan
2026-07-30
UEFA’s 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if world football’s governing body proceeds with plansContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs seizes drugs worth Rs. 4.5 billion in nine months
2026-07-30
Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 396 kilograms of narcotics with an estimated street value of Rs. 4.5 billionContinue Reading
High Court rules PTA charges against ‘Harak Kata’ and others cannot proceed
2026-07-30
The Colombo High Court has ruled that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against alleged organised crimeContinue Reading
CAA issues important notice to helmet traders
2026-07-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned traders that it is illegal to store, display, distribute or sell motorcycle helmetsContinue Reading
Customs uncovers new drug smuggling trend involving vulnerable individuals
2026-07-30
Sri Lanka Customs says drug trafficking networks are increasingly using children, elderly individuals and people with serious medical conditions toContinue Reading
Cardinal says mobile phone addiction contributing to breakdown of family life
2026-07-30
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith says addiction to mobile phones and modern technology has contributed to the breakdown ofContinue Reading
Heavy rain above 100 mm forecast for parts of Sri Lanka on Friday
2026-07-30
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.Continue Reading
BASL details meeting with Justice Minister on judicial retirement age amendment
2026-07-30
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has provided further details on its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s largest statue of Christ blessed in Seeduwa ceremony
2026-07-30
A special ceremony was held yesterday to bless and unveil the largest statue of Christ in Sri Lanka, under theContinue Reading
CCTV footage emerges after two teens killed in high-speed Negombo crash
2026-07-30
Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged showing the fatal road accident in Bolawalana, Katana, which claimed the lives of two teenagersContinue Reading