SLTB bus crash in Wellampitiya after driver suffers sudden illness at wheel
2026-06-24
A bus driver died after suddenly falling ill while driving a passenger bus bound for Ampara, causing the vehicle toContinue Reading
Police to arrest riders using modified noisy motorcycles during Poson
2026-06-24
Sri Lanka Police have warned that motorcyclists causing public nuisance during the upcoming Poson festival will be arrested, particularly thoseContinue Reading
Colombo gets Roadmap for Electric Bus Transition
2026-06-24
The British High Commission in Colombo and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have handed over completed work under theContinue Reading
IRD clarifies tax exemption on sale of homes and personal vehicles
2026-06-24
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has clarified that individuals selling their residential property or personal vehicles can now do soContinue Reading
Man found dead, tied to concrete pole in Gin Ganga
2026-06-24
A magistrate’s inquiry was conducted today into the body of a man found floating in Gin Ganga with his handsContinue Reading
Shanakyan questions who benefits from Sri Lanka’s Mineral Wealth
2026-06-24
Opposition MP Shanakyan Rasamanickam has raised concerns in Parliament over the Government’s National Mineral Policy and the issuance of mineralContinue Reading
Police seek public help to trace missing 19-year-old girl
2026-06-24
Sri Lanka Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a 19‑year‑old young woman reported missing from theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka steps up Dengue Fight Using Drones
2026-06-24
Sri Lanka has launched a nationwide three-day dengue prevention drive, with authorities using drone technology to identify mosquito breeding sitesContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 340
2026-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Examinations Department to get upgraded computer network
2026-06-24
The Sri Lanka Examinations Department is set to establish a comprehensive computer network across all its branches, following Cabinet approvalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to mark July 6 as ‘National Legal Aid Day’ after Cabinet nod
2026-06-24
Cabinet approval has been granted to officially declare July 6 as ‘National Legal Aid Day’, recognising the importance of expandingContinue Reading
Private Member’s Bill seeks social media age limit of 16 in Sri Lanka
2026-06-24
A Private Member’s Bill has been proposed in Parliament seeking to restrict access to social media platforms for children underContinue Reading
Teldeniya woman’s death: Police reveal financial crimes linked to suspect
2026-06-24
Sri Lanka Police have disclosed that the suspect arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body wasContinue Reading
Govt introduces insurance scheme for coconut seedlings
2026-06-24
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has launched a new insurance scheme to provide coverage for coconut seedlings, aiming toContinue Reading
Around 400 penalised for failing to wear seatbelts on expressways
2026-06-24
Authorities have initiated legal action against nearly 400 motorists and passengers for failing to comply with mandatory seatbelt regulations onContinue Reading
Sajith calls VAT/SSCL threshold reversal a win for SMEs
2026-06-24
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has welcomed the government’s decision not to proceed with the proposed reduction of the Value AddedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), comparedContinue Reading
Three-day dengue control drive begins in high-risk areas today
2026-06-24
A three‑day dengue control programme commences today (24) as authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of the disease duringContinue Reading