Youth arrested with duty-free cigarettes, imported liquor
2026-07-05
A 27-year-old man was arrested in the Hunupitiya area of Kiribathgoda on suspicion of possessing a large stock of duty-freeContinue Reading
Two arrested with 32kg coral colony, tiger tooth in wildlife raids
2026-07-05
Two suspects were arrested after wildlife officers seized a range of protected animal parts, including a 32kg coral colony andContinue Reading
Major Colombo urban 624-apartment housing project opens in Kirulapone
2026-07-05
A new apartment complex built for low-income families in Colombo was officially opened in Kirulapone yesterday (4). The “The ResidenciesContinue Reading
GCE A/L 2025 re-scrutiny results released : www.doenets.lk
2026-07-05
The Department of Examinations has released the re-scrutiny results of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination. Candidates can check theirContinue Reading
Wildlife officers seize elephant tusk, ivory ring and pendant; suspect arrested
2026-07-05
A suspect was arrested in Nittambuwa after wildlife officers seized a piece of an elephant tusk, an ivory ring, andContinue Reading
Five killed in four motorcycle-related road accidents across Sri Lanka
2026-07-05
At least 5 people were killed in 4 separate road accidents involving motorcycles reported across Sri Lanka on Saturday (4),Continue Reading
Weather today: Few showers & Strong winds
2026-07-05
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 JULY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 July 2026. Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Police recover two more locally manufactured firearms
2026-07-04
Police have recovered two more locally manufactured firearms in Modara, similar to the 18 locally made weapons recently seized inContinue Reading
Suspect in Akuregoda lawyer, wife’s murder extradited from Maldives
2026-07-04
A 23-year-old alleged organized crime suspect wanted over the fatal shooting of an attorney-at-law and his wife has been broughtContinue Reading
Xi’s governance book offers roadmap for Sri Lanka’s development: Chinese Ambassador
2026-07-04
China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says President Xi Jinping’s latest governance book offers valuable guidance for Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Saudi-funded Sabaragamuwa University Medical Faculty complex opened
2026-07-04
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today opened the new Medical Faculty complex of the Sabaragamuwa University. The project has receivedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka risks Zimbabwe-style crisis over judges’ retirement age plan – Commonwealth Lawyers’ chief
2026-07-04
The President of the Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association, Steven Thiru, has warned that Sri Lanka risks repeating Zimbabwe’s controversial judicial crisisContinue Reading
23 high-risk dengue zones in Western Province targeted in special operation
2026-07-04
A special dengue control operation covering 23 high-risk areas in the Western Province will begin Sunday (5), under the coordinationContinue Reading
Sabaragamuwa medical student union objects to PM opening new faculty
2026-07-04
The Student Association of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sabaragamuwa has expressed its opposition to the participationContinue Reading
Indian visa, passport services to shift to new provider from July 7
2026-07-04
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced that Alhind Global Services has been selected as the new OutsourcingContinue Reading
Former Indian Cricketer joins Jaffna for 2026 LPL season
2026-07-04
Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has joined the Jaffna franchise for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) season. The veteranContinue Reading
PM meets National Women’s Commission
2026-07-04
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent National Women’s Commission of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Yevan David claims Formula 3 podium at Silverstone
2026-07-04
Sri Lanka’s Yevan David produced another impressive performance by finishing second in the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race atContinue Reading