Over 125kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Puttalam
2026-10-17
The Sri Lanka Navy, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, has seized approximately 125kg of smuggled KenduContinue Reading
Cricket meets music: SRH owner Kavya Maran set to marry Anirudh Ravichander
2026-10-17
In a high-profile union bringing together Indian cricket and the music industry, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner Kavya Maran is setContinue Reading
Rs. 3.09 Bn surgical ward complex planned for Tangalle Hospital
2026-10-17
Plans are underway to construct a nine-storey surgical ward complex at the Tangalle Base Hospital at an estimated cost ofContinue Reading
Govt aims to eradicate poverty within this generation: Minister
2026-10-17
The government aims to eradicate poverty within the current generation by empowering low-income communities and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, MinisterContinue Reading
Former LTTE member reveals alleged discussions with missing journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda in court
2026-10-17
A former LTTE member has testified before a three-judge High Court bench that he maintained a close relationship with missingContinue Reading
Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
2026-10-17
Yemen’s internationally recognised government says the Houthis have launched missiles at the airport in Aden, a day after carrying outContinue Reading
Historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office undergoes major restoration
2026-10-17
The historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building is currently undergoing restoration and development to transform it into a national-level touristContinue Reading
Three Indian nationals arrested with 775g of smuggled gold in Colombo
2026-10-17
Three Indian nationals have been arrested in Colombo for allegedly possessing 775 grams of gold illegally brought into Sri LankaContinue Reading
Colombo cocaine bust : Shocking discovery during hospital examination
2026-10-17
Police have recovered over 80 grams of cocaine from a female foreign national who was arrested earlier this week inContinue Reading
Official: Chaminda Vaas appointed Delhi Capitals fast-bowling coach for IPL 2027
2026-10-17
Sri Lankan cricket legend Chaminda Vaas has officially been appointed fast-bowling coach of Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027. TheContinue Reading
Bad weather : 12 injured as luxury bus overturns in Puttalam
2026-10-17
At least 12 people were injured after a luxury bus veered off the road and overturned near the Mee OyaContinue Reading
Online Police clearance services resume following technical glitch
2026-10-17
Sri Lanka Police has announced that the online system used for Police Clearance applications has been restored following a technicalContinue Reading
Vijay’s TVK party official arrested in India over alleged drug-smuggling operation linked to Sri Lanka
2026-10-17
An official of Indian actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has been arrested in Tamil Nadu over an allegedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka deploys nearly 500 additional Army and STF personnel to Haiti
2026-10-17
Sri Lanka has deployed 498 additional security personnel to Haiti this week to join the Gang Suppression Force (GSF)Continue Reading
Who shot Kavantissa? Questions remain after iconic tusker’s death
2026-10-17
The death of Kavantissa, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic wild tuskers, has raised fresh questions over who was responsibleContinue Reading
Showers across Sri Lanka after 1 p.m.; several areas warned of heavy rain
2026-10-17
Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m. on Saturday (October 17), according toContinue Reading
Expert team to investigate death of iconic tusker Kavantissa
2026-10-17
The Department of Wildlife Conservation will seek a court order on Saturday (October 17) to conduct a post-mortem examination intoContinue Reading
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Makes A Thunderous Box-Office Entry
2026-10-17
Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film, Jailer 2, has made a strong start at the box office, collecting more than Indian Rs.Continue Reading